Action Bronson
publication date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (part of September 2025)
category: Music
clue: Eschewing the "Dr." and "Mr." that are in two of his album titles, he chose a stage name that combines the genre and star of Death Wish.
explanation: Ariyan Arslani, better known as Action Bronson, chose his stage name as a tribute to action movie star Charles Bronson. His albums include Dr. Lecter and Mr. Wonderful. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates
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