Leads, Patients, Visitors and, Drop-ins from "ER"

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1. In season 1, an actor who later went on to a major role in "The West Wing" played an expectant father whose wife had serious complications giving birth. Which actor? Richard Schiff Joshua Malina Rob Lowe Bradley Whitford

2. Hallee Hirsh, who plays the teenage Rachel Greene (daughter of Mark), appeared at age 10 on another top-rated drama. She played a girl who killed a 7-year-old boy. Which show was it? NYPD Blue Judging Amy Law and Order Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

3. In season 1 only, a highly respected, Emmy winning actor played the ER chief, Dr. David Morgenstern. What is this actor's name? William H. Macy Beau Bridges Tom Skerritt Mandy Patinkin

4. Rosemary Clooney, the wonderful singer and aunt of former cast member George Clooney, appeared twice in season 1 as "Madame X," an Alzheimer's victim. We do eventually find out her character's real name. What was it? Mary Cavanaugh Joan O'Grady Doris Miller Helen Brewer

5. Ming-Na (formerly known as Ming-Ma Wen), left "ER" after two seasons, and returned several years later, as Deb (later Jing-Mei) Chen. In the 1993 film, "The Joy Luck Club'" she played one of the young Chinese women. Which one? Rose Jing-Mei Waverly Lena

6. Laura Innes, who plays Kerry Weaver, made several appearances in a 1990's sitcom. Which one? Cheers Wings Seinfeld Roseanne

7. Mariska Hargitay, seen as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," appeared in season four as Cynthia Hooper, desk clerk and girlfriend of an ER staff member. Which staffer was her boyfriend? Mark Greene Doug Ross John Carter Dave Malucci

8. Noah Wyle, who has played John Carter since the "ER" pilot, appeared in a movie with Jennifer Lopez. Which movie? Maid in Manhattan Enough Angel Eyes The Cell

9. Julianna Margulies played Carol Hathaway for six seasons. In 1998, she played a supporting role in a movie starring Renee Zellweger. What is the name of this overlooked gem (that's a hint)? Answer: (Four Words--First word, "A")

10. The accomplished actor and director Vondie Curtis Hall has played two roles on "ER." In season 1, he played Miss Carleton, a cross-dresser who committed suicide, jumping off the hospital roof. In season 8 he played Roger McGrath, stepfather of Reese Benton. Mr. Hall also had a memorable part in an Eddie Murphy movie. Which one? Harlem Nights The Nutty Professor Trading Places Coming to America

11. Tom Everett Scott has made several appearances as Abby Lockhart's bipolar brother, Eric Wyzcenski. He was also in a 1990's Tom Hanks movie. Which one? The Green Mile Saving Private Ryan You've Got Mail That Thing You Do!

12. Chris Sarandon, who played Dr. Burke, the surgeon who operated on Mark Greene's brain tumor in season 7, was nominated for a Academy Award for his supporting role in a movie starring Al Pacino. What's the name of this movie? Serpico Dog Day Afternoon Scent of a Woman ...And Justice For All

13. Teri Garr has an interesting role in the season 6 finale, "Getting to Know You." She plays a medically empathetic woman, one who can see inside other people. She has had a recurring role on another NBC series. Which one? Good Morning Miami Scrubs Friends Miss Match

14. Gedde Watanabe, who has played Nurse Yosh Takata since season 4, gave a very funny performance in a 1980's John Hughes movie. Which movie? The Breakfast Club Weird Science Pretty in Pink Sixteen Candles

15. One person has appeared on "ER" longer than nearly anyone. She is Emily Wagner, who plays Pickman. Who is Pickman? An Emergency Medical Technician An ER Clerk An OR Nurse A frequent Psych patient