"Alan Smithee" meaning in All languages combined

See Alan Smithee on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Coined in 1968, modified from the originally proposed Al Smith to avoid confusion with real people's names. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alan Smithee
  1. An official pseudonym formerly used by film directors wishing to disown a project. Wikipedia link: Alan Smithee Categories (topical): Film Synonyms: Allen Smithee

Alternative forms

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