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MarkMas

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Good work. So it is:

1. Sam Shepard
2. Warren Mitchell
3. Scott Baio
4. John "The Duke" Wayne
5. Harrison Ford

Now, what do these names have in common?
 

MarkMas

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Correct. Over to Zag.
No! Not really.

Yes they are all actors, obvio, that was in the original question.

Here are a few more actors. If you can get their names, maybe you will start to see what they have in common.

6. Although primarily a comedian, this actor has appeared in Woody Allen's Match Point, and also performed the role of Max Detweiler.
7. A Yorkshire-born actor whose name should rhyme but doesn’t, well known for playing tough guys in movies like Ronin and Troy, as well as the early episodes of a very popular TV series
8. An actor, producer and director in radio, film, and television, most noted for his portrayal of Frank Cannon.
 

MarkMas

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More good progress; nearly there. We have most of the Names. What do they have in common?

1. Sam Shepard
2. Warren Mitchell
3. Scott Baio
4. John "The Duke" Wayne
5. Harrison Ford
6. (Although primarily a sketch comedian (with Ben Miller) and quiz show host, this actor has appeared in Woody Allen's Match Point, and also performed the role of Max Detweiler in the BBC's Sound of Music.)
7. Sean Bean
8. William Conrad