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Splitting 2 people, same name

I've been trying to split my credits from someone with the same name. I try to do what the Help Center tells me to do, but it never works because what they're saying to do is not an option, or it comes up as an error. Is there a way to contact IMDB itself to have them change it if i give them the info?

thanks

JG

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IMdb does answer in the forums here.

While we wait for them to answer, did you try what is listed under: "Splitting a Name"

here:

IMDb | Help

and if so, what is the error you get? IMDb needs this info to help you here :-)

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@Kristin​ I'm trying to divide the two of us by adding Roman numerals ("LastName, FirstName (I)") but it doesn't recognize them because they don't exist yet. I'm trying to figure out how enter the numerals into each name. Do I have to create new pages? I feel weird doing that for someone I don't know.

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@JoeGG​ 

Yes if there is no page for the other person already, 

the correct is to let the system create a new page for the other person, the system will add the numerals behind (not you), you only enter the name, and click the box "Result not shown", and the system will do the rest.

You don't have to feel weird doing that, the person is listed in the credits, therefor they get their own page. 

I do that all the time when adding a title and listing the people in the credits, if they don't already have an IMDb page they automatically get one. 

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Hi, thanks

I'm still having issues

I may need to be told like I'm a 3-year-old :D

To start off, do I use 

Name Updates

Name Split

or

Filmography (acting)

Actor Credits

Thanks

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@JoeGG​ - Hi, 

You will need to select 'Name Split.'

Further step by step instructions, can be found on our following Help Guide for splitting a name.

Hope that helps!

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Hi,JoeGG.

Care to share the names so someone can help you.