Creator Names

See the Credits page for rules for entering the GCD Official Name.

For all other names entered for any creator, enter the name exactly as you have found it referenced.

• If the name is an abbreviation, enter it as found, including any punctuation used.
• If the name is a single name only, such as surname, enter it as found.
• Even if the name is an obvious pen name, alias, studio name, or house name, enter it as found. Studios are intended as creator records, as are individuals, collaborations, shops, or any other documented creator name.
• Do not use square brackets "[ ]" or any other punctuation that is not found with the name.
• Do not add any notes to the name in parentheses.
• Do not add any "?" to the name.
• Do not enter more than one creator name at a time.

CORRECT Examples:

• Richard Howell
• H. T. Elmo
• Crandall
• The Famous Mysterious Actor
• S. Powers Severin

INCORRECT Examples:

• Sara Algase [as Veronica]
• Al McLean (signed)
• Otto Feuer ?
• Stephanie Maxwell; Ashley Buzzell

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