Many people wonder if Daniel Stern, the actor who played Marv in Home Alone and the voice of adult Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years, is related to Howard Stern, the radio and television personality known as the “King of All Media”. They share the same surname, but are they family?
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The Short Answer: No
The short answer is no, Daniel Stern and Howard Stern are not related. Despite their same surname, they are not related to each other. However, Daniel Stern is the brother of another actor with the same surname, who is also named David M. Stern. The two brothers worked together on the TV show The Wonder Years, where David was a writer and producer
The Long Answer: Different Backgrounds and Careers
Daniel Stern and Howard Stern have different backgrounds and careers that make it unlikely that they are related. Daniel Stern was born in Bethesda, Maryland to Cynthia and Leonard Stern. His father was a social worker while his mother managed a day care center. He is Jewish and his family is from Poland and Austria-Hungary
Howard Stern was born in New York City to Ray and Ben Stern. His mother was an office clerk and later an inhalation therapist, while his father was a radio engineer and co-owner of a recording studio. He is also Jewish and his family is from Poland and Austria-Hungary
Daniel Stern started his acting career in theater productions, before making his film debut in Breaking Away (1979). He has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, such as Stardust Memories (1980), Diner (1982), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), City Slickers (1991), Rookie of the Year (1993), Very Bad Things (1998), and Whip It (2009). He has also directed some films and episodes of TV shows, such as The Wonder Years, Dilbert, and Manhattan
Howard Stern started his radio career while at Boston University, where he studied communications. He has worked at various radio stations, such as WCCC, WWWW, WNBC, and WXRK, where he gained popularity for his controversial and provocative style of broadcasting. He has also hosted and produced several late-night TV shows, pay-per-view events, home videos, and books. He has been broadcasting on Sirius XM Radio since 2006. He has also served as a judge on America’s Got Talent from 2012 to 2015
The Confusion: Similar Names and Appearances
The confusion between Daniel Stern and Howard Stern may stem from their similar names and appearances. They both have curly dark hair, glasses, and a tall stature. They also have some connections to the entertainment industry that may cause some mix-ups.
For example, Daniel Stern was once considered for the role of Howard Stern in a biopic about his life, according to TVovermind.com. However, he was not related to Howard despite their same surname but he did have the capacity to look like Howard if he really tried and would be passable it seems if he wanted the part
Another example is that Howard Stern shares his name with another person who was involved in the life of Anna Nicole Smith, the late model and actress. Anna Nicole Smith originally cited Howard K. Stern as her father, and issued his name on the birth certificate. Howard K. Stern was Smith’s lawyer and partner at the time of her death. However, he was not related to Howard A. Stern, the radio personality. The paternity of Smith’s daughter was later determined to be Larry Birkhead, Smith’s former photographer
The Conclusion: No Relation
In conclusion, Daniel Stern and Howard Stern are not related to each other. They have different backgrounds, careers, and families that make it clear that they are not kin. They only share a common surname that may cause some confusion among fans and media outlets.
