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The phrase "a guy called" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing someone informally, often in storytelling or casual conversation.
Example: "I met a guy called Tom at the party last night, and we had a great conversation."
Alternatives: "a guy named" or "a fellow referred to as".
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I met a guy called Gareth" style.
There's a guy called Dan Antapolski.
'It's about a guy called Cash Buckley.
"They had a guy called Bill something".
"I play a guy called Krueger.
A guy called Dan has been dumped.
A guy called Ron is looking forward to meeting me.
D'you know anything about a guy called Roy Buchanan?
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A Guy Called Gerald and Adamski are billed to play, but blow the show.
A Guy Called Gerald - "The Nile".
Among them was UK legend A Guy Called Gerald.
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