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4 Maura Tierney quizzes and 35 Maura Tierney trivia questions.
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  Maura Tierney Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Maura Tierney is a great actress, both on T.V. and in movies. How well do you know her? The quiz includes questions about her personal life and her T.V. and movie characters.
Average, 10 Qns, Cori14, Feb 25 12
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  Maura Tierney's Movies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with movies that the wonderful actress Maura Tierney has starred in. The movies are between the years 1988 and 2002. I'll give you a little bit of information about a movie and you tell me the name. How much do you really know about Maura
Average, 10 Qns, Jennifer-8, Jul 30 05
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  For Maura Tierney Fans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will see how much you know about the 'ER' nurse Maura Tierney. The questions are really easy so ... take it. Good luck and have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, sprinkles, May 13 19
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  Maura Tierney: 5 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is about the actress, Maura Tierney, who portrays Abby Lockhart in the series 'ER'. Before appearing in 'ER', Maura appeared in movies and other television series. How much do you really know about her? Take this quiz to see how much you know.
Tough, 5 Qns, MauraT2002, Jul 24 05
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trivia question Quick Question
How many TV series had she starred in as of 2000 (excluding the show 'Sammy')?

From Quiz "For Maura Tierney Fans"





Maura Tierney Trivia Questions
1. When did Maura marry Billy Morrissette?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: 1993

She married Billy Morrissette who is an actor/writer/director.

2. Where was Maura born?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: Massachusetts

She was born in Boston.

3. What movie did Maura star in and her husband, Billy, direct in 2001?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Scotland, PA

Maura played Pat McBeth.

4. In the hit film 'Liar Liar', Maura appeared opposite which funny man?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Jim Carrey & Carrey

'Liar Liar' was released in 1997 and starred Jim Carrey as Fletcher Reede. Maura Tierney portrayed Fletcher's ex-wife Audrey. Actor Justin Cooper portrays the part of Max Reede, a little boy who is always being disappointed by is father. When Fletcher promises to be there for his son's birthay and then fails to appear, Max wishes that for one whole day his father will not be able to tell a lie. This movie is funny and tenderhearted as it tugs at the heart strings. This is Jim Carrey at his finest.

5. In 1999 Maura starred in a movie with Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock that was directed by Bronwen Hughes. What movie is this?

From Quiz Maura Tierney's Movies

Answer: Forces of Nature

6. In which 1999 movie, did Maura portray the character of Lynn Powell?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Instinct

In the hit movie "Instinct", Tierney portrays Lynn Powell, daughter of anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell who is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. The story is set in Africia where Dr. Ethan Powell is studing gorillas. Dr. Powell is sent to a mental facility in Florida, after he has killed three poachers and hospitalized two more. This is one of Tierney's best movies. She proves that she can portray all types of characters.

7. This 1992 movie is set in a southwestern town where a sheriff finds a dead body and $500,000. Maura plays a woman named Noreen. What movie did I just describe?

From Quiz Maura Tierney's Movies

Answer: White Sands

"White Sands" was directed by Roger Donaldson. Samuel L. Jackson also starred in this movie.

8. In what movie did she make her debut?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: 'Student Exchange'

This was a TV movie in 1987 where she played the part of Kathy.

9. What actor played Maura's character's love interest on "Newsradio"?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Dave Foley

Dave Foley played Dave Nelson on "Newsradio".

10. In 1994, Maura portrayed the character of Cherlyn Markowitz. What is the name of the series that this character can be found in?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: 704 Hauser

In 1994, Tierney appeared in the short lived series '704 Hauser' which was a spin-off of the classic hit series 'All In The Family'. The address is synomous with Archie Bunker. Creator Norman Lear, set the stage for a modern day Archie when he cast actor John Amos in the lead role of Ernie Cumberbatch. Cumberbatch's character was similar to Carroll O'Connor's character of Archie. Both were strong headed and extremely opinionated. Lear cast Tierney as Goodie Cumberbatch's (son of Ernie) girlfriend. Tierney recieved high reviews for her portrayal of a Jewish-American woman who is involved with an Africian-American man. The series '704 Hauser' only aired for five episodes, as it was a mid-season replacement for CBS. The pilot episode has never been aired on television.

11. What movie did Maura act in that only her voice was heard over a telephone?

From Quiz Maura Tierney's Movies

Answer: Mexico City

Maura played a woman named Pam.

12. How many TV series had she starred in as of 2000 (excluding the show 'Sammy')?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: 4

They are 'ER' (of course), 'NewsRadio, '704 Hauser' and 'The Van Dyke Show.' She was also in the short lived 'Sammy' and 'The Andy Dick Show.'

13. In 1996, Maura appeared in the movie 'Primal Fear' opposite Richard Gere. What is the name of the character that she portrayed?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Naomi Chance

In the 1996 movie 'Primal Fear', Maura portrays the character of Naomi Chance, who is one of Martin Vail's (Richard Gere) legal assistants. Unfortuantely, Tierney's character is only used in the film to do research for her boss, Vail. 'Primal Fear' is about an altar boy who is accused of murder. Actor Edward Norton, won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of the murdering altar boy. Norton was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor in the film.

14. In which movie was Maura's character's name Daisy?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: 'Primary Colors'

She co-starred with John Travolta.

15. In what 1997 movie did Maura co-star with Jim Carrey?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Liar Liar

Maura plays Audrey Reede, Jim Carrey's ex-wife. Her character tries to take her son, Max, away from her ex-husband, who can't stop lying.

16. This 1997 movie starred Jim Carrey as an attorney that had a habit of lying. Maura plays his ex-wife Audrey. What movie?

From Quiz Maura Tierney's Movies

Answer: Liar, Liar

Maura's character Audrey was going to move to Boston with her son, who was also the son of Jim Carrey's character.

17. In what year did Maura marry Billy Morrisette?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: 1993

18. What actress beat Maura Tierney for the 2001 Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Allison Janney

Allison Janney won for the "West Wing" for her role as C.J. Cregg.

19. In 2001 Maura starred in a movie that was originally written as a play by Shakespeare. Maura played Pat McBeth and her husband Billy Morrissette directed and was in the movie. What was the name of this movie?

From Quiz Maura Tierney's Movies

Answer: Scotland, PA

The original play by Shakespeare was called "Macbeth".

20. Where did she go to college?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: New York

She went to NYU but dropped out just short of a diploma.

21. How many siblings does Maura have?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: 2 & two

She has a younger brother named Brian, and a younger sister named Deidre.

22. In 1988 Maura starred in a movie that was shown on TV, in which she played Michelle. The movie was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. What movie?

From Quiz Maura Tierney's Movies

Answer: Crossing The Mob

23. In what movie does Maura star in that her husband directs as well as writes?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: Scotland, PA.

This is a 2001 movie.

24. In what 1999 movie did Maura co-star in with Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Forces of Nature

Maura played Bridget who was Ben Affleck's character's fiance.

25. Tierney played Cecelia in this 1991 movie: "The _____ _____ "?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: The Linguini Incident & Linguini Incident

She had a small part.

26. In what city was Maura born?

From Quiz Maura Tierney

Answer: Boston

She was born on February 3, 1965.

27. This 1999 movie has Maura playing the role of a cop named Madeline Foster. The movie is directed by Richard Shepard. What movie?

From Quiz Maura Tierney's Movies

Answer: Oxygen

Maura has a leading role in this movie.

28. What was the name of her animated character in the television series 'Sammy'?

From Quiz For Maura Tierney Fans

Answer: Kathy

I like David Spade but this show did not cut it.

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