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Quiz about From the Wilds of Canada
Quiz about From the Wilds of Canada

From the Wilds of Canada Trivia Quiz


Each of these actors and actresses was born in Canada. I will give you some background information along with a visual clue (about a show/movie/role they have played). Can you figure out who they are?

A photo quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
6 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
372,751
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
678
Last 3 plays: Minister (8/10), Guest 66 (4/10), xchasbox (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This actor was born in 1981 in Toronto, Ontario and attended an all-boys school (St. Andrew's College) in Aurora. He played recurring roles in "The Vampire Diaries", "Private Practice", and "Heartland" before finally earning his first TV series leading role in 2012. Who is he? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. She was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in 1979 and signed with the Ford Modeling Agency to help pay for University (of British Columbia), in addition to working as an extra on various shows and movies. She landed her first major TV role in 2004, and also acted in movies such as "The Hurt Locker" (2008) and "Real Steel" (2011) before getting a significant part in a three-movie series in 2013. Who is she? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta (born in 1971), this actor had recurring roles in "One Life to Live" and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" before gaining a cult following for a short-lived sci-fi show. Mainstream success did not come until 2009 and the lead in a police show on ABC. Which actor? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This actress was born in Winnipeg in 1982, then moved to New Zealand at the age of four. She was very active musically and in gymnastics as a young girl, and not really involved in acting at all. Then she went with her sister to an open audition for a movie, and she got the part, a role which earned her an Oscar. Who is she? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Vancouver, BC is where this actor was born in 1981, although he was raised in Thornhill, Ontario. Summers were spent with family on Long Island, where he joined the Actors Studio. He had minor roles in "Forever Knight" and "Are You Afraid of the Dark" and a starring role in "Higher Ground" before landing a part in a major movie franchise. Which actor? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. This actress was born to Croatian Serb parents in Hamilton, Ontario in 1978. After graduating in 1996, in addition to studying international law and global economics, she attended acting schools in Chicago and in Beverly Hills. Early TV roles included short roles in "24" and "Heroes", but her big break came with a 2009 series set in New York City. Who is this actress? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1982 and grew up in Montréal, Québec. He started acting at the age of 13 with 2005's "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and got his first film part in 2000's "Almost Famous". After more significant roles in "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) and "Knocked Up" (2007), he finally began to get major lead roles, including a particular animated film and TV series. Who is he? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Born in London, Ontario in 1978, this actress grew up in nearby St. Thomas and enjoyed competing as a figure skater in regional competitions. She had an interest in acting while at school, and followed that up by attending York University's theatre program. After graduating in 2001 she had various minor roles, gaining some notice for her part in the comedy "Hot Chick" (2002) and the TV series "Slings and Arrows" (2003). Her breakthrough came in 2004 with two major roles (one mean and one romantic). Who is she? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. This actor hails from Newmarket, Ontario, where he was born in 1962. He was quite poor growing up, but still made an effort to break into the stand-up comedy circuit in Toronto. He was eventually noticed by Rodney Dangerfield, who signed him to open for his performances. After landing a few acting roles, this actor found a spot on "In Living Color" in the early 1990s, and then in 1994 he had three big movie hits in a row. Which actor? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. He was born in Vancouver, BC in 1976 and began acting at an early age, landing his first role at the age of 12. After moving to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s, he acted in various TV shows, including "The Outer Limits" (1995) and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" (2001). His breakthrough role came in a 2002 "National Lampoon" movie. Who is he? Hint


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1. This actor was born in 1981 in Toronto, Ontario and attended an all-boys school (St. Andrew's College) in Aurora. He played recurring roles in "The Vampire Diaries", "Private Practice", and "Heartland" before finally earning his first TV series leading role in 2012. Who is he?

Answer: Stephen Amell

After a number of years of minor supporting roles, Stephen Amell finally landed his breakthrough leading role as the Green Arrow (from DC Comics) in the CW Network show "Arrow" (2012).

Amell's first award (a Gemini) came for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role Dramatic Series' for the "ReGenesis" episode "Sleepers" (2007).
2. She was born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta in 1979 and signed with the Ford Modeling Agency to help pay for University (of British Columbia), in addition to working as an extra on various shows and movies. She landed her first major TV role in 2004, and also acted in movies such as "The Hurt Locker" (2008) and "Real Steel" (2011) before getting a significant part in a three-movie series in 2013. Who is she?

Answer: Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline Lilly was working towards a degree in International Relations when she landed her role as Kate Austen in "Lost" (2004-2010). More recently, she played the part of the elf warrior Tauriel in all three of "The Hobbit" movies.

Her first award came from the Screen Actors Guild in 2006 for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for "Lost", an award that she shared with the rest of the cast.
3. Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta (born in 1971), this actor had recurring roles in "One Life to Live" and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" before gaining a cult following for a short-lived sci-fi show. Mainstream success did not come until 2009 and the lead in a police show on ABC. Which actor?

Answer: Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion moved to New York City in 1994 to pursue his acting career, landing the role of Joey Buchanan on the daytime serial "One Life to Live", which he played for three years. After a number of minor roles, Nathan was cast as Captain Malcolm Reynolds in Joss Whedon's "Firefly" in 2002. More recently (2009), he took on the role of novelist Richard Castle in the popular show "Castle", launching him into the mainstream limelight.

In 2003, Nathan won his first award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for the 'Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award'.
4. This actress was born in Winnipeg in 1982, then moved to New Zealand at the age of four. She was very active musically and in gymnastics as a young girl, and not really involved in acting at all. Then she went with her sister to an open audition for a movie, and she got the part, a role which earned her an Oscar. Who is she?

Answer: Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin earned her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for playing the daughter (of Holly Hunter's character) in "The Piano" (1993). Afterwards, despite her success, Anna did not pursue acting, but the acting world would not let go of her, and she was sought after.

She played in various roles in the late '90s and early 2000s, but did not make it big (again) in her own right until landing the part of Rogue in "X-Men" (2000) and its sequels.

In the television world, Paquin has also found a niche as Sookie Stackhouse in the HBO series "True Blood", which began airing in 2008.
5. Vancouver, BC is where this actor was born in 1981, although he was raised in Thornhill, Ontario. Summers were spent with family on Long Island, where he joined the Actors Studio. He had minor roles in "Forever Knight" and "Are You Afraid of the Dark" and a starring role in "Higher Ground" before landing a part in a major movie franchise. Which actor?

Answer: Hayden Christensen

Hayden Christensen was already garnering notice for his acting when he landed the role of Anakin Skywalker for "Star Wars" Episodes II and III. He received both praise and criticism for the role, but that is to be expected with such an established (rabid) fan base for a decades-old franchise.

Christensen won his first awards in 2001 - one from the Young Hollywood Awards for One to Watch - Male, and another from the Online Film & Television Association for Breakthrough Performance - Male (for 2001's "Life as a House").
6. This actress was born to Croatian Serb parents in Hamilton, Ontario in 1978. After graduating in 1996, in addition to studying international law and global economics, she attended acting schools in Chicago and in Beverly Hills. Early TV roles included short roles in "24" and "Heroes", but her big break came with a 2009 series set in New York City. Who is this actress?

Answer: Stana Katic

Stana Katic was not limited to television roles in her early career. She also landed parts in various movies in the 2000s, including a small part in the "Bond" film "Quantum of Solace" (2008), playing a Canadian intelligence agent. What launched her into fame, though was being cast opposite Nathan Fillion in the ABC crime drama/comedy "Castle" (2009).

Katic's first award came for her role as Kate Beckett in "Castle", winning the Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Series, Drama.
7. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1982 and grew up in Montréal, Québec. He started acting at the age of 13 with 2005's "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and got his first film part in 2000's "Almost Famous". After more significant roles in "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) and "Knocked Up" (2007), he finally began to get major lead roles, including a particular animated film and TV series. Who is he?

Answer: Jay Baruchel

Jonathan Adam Saunders "Jay" Baruchel made a mark in the acting world in 2010 played lead roles in "She's Out of My League", "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", and as the voice of Hiccup in "How to Train Your Dragon". He has also turned his hand to writing and producing, with such films as "Goon" (2011) and "This is the End" (2013).

Baruchel's first award came from the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in 2007 for Best Actor for his 2006 role in "I'm Reed Fish".
8. Born in London, Ontario in 1978, this actress grew up in nearby St. Thomas and enjoyed competing as a figure skater in regional competitions. She had an interest in acting while at school, and followed that up by attending York University's theatre program. After graduating in 2001 she had various minor roles, gaining some notice for her part in the comedy "Hot Chick" (2002) and the TV series "Slings and Arrows" (2003). Her breakthrough came in 2004 with two major roles (one mean and one romantic). Who is she?

Answer: Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams has had a number of different roles, but she has definitely claimed a niche in the world of romantic movies, beginning with 2004's "The Notebook", and continuing with such offerings as "The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009), "Midnight in Paris" (2011), "The Vow" (2012), and "About Time" (2013).

McAdams' first award was a 2003 Genie for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for the film "Perfect Pie" (2002).
9. This actor hails from Newmarket, Ontario, where he was born in 1962. He was quite poor growing up, but still made an effort to break into the stand-up comedy circuit in Toronto. He was eventually noticed by Rodney Dangerfield, who signed him to open for his performances. After landing a few acting roles, this actor found a spot on "In Living Color" in the early 1990s, and then in 1994 he had three big movie hits in a row. Which actor?

Answer: Jim Carrey

1994 was a huge year for Jim Carrey, as he starred in "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", "The Mask", and "Dumb and Dumber", firmly establishing himself as a comedy great. The roles continued to come after that, and soon Carrey began to branch out into more serious and even some darker roles.

In the year 1995, after his breakout year, Carrey won multiple awards, including Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Favorite Actor - Comedy, On Video and Favorite Male Newcomer, On Video, both for "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", a Blimp Award (Kid's Choice) for Favorite Movie Actor for both "Ace Ventura" and "The Mask", and the London Critics Circle Film Award for Best Newcomer (for the same two films). "Dumb and Dumber" also got a couple of nods from the MTV Awards for Best Comedic Performance and Best Kiss (shared with Lauren Holly).
10. He was born in Vancouver, BC in 1976 and began acting at an early age, landing his first role at the age of 12. After moving to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s, he acted in various TV shows, including "The Outer Limits" (1995) and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" (2001). His breakthrough role came in a 2002 "National Lampoon" movie. Who is he?

Answer: Ryan Reynolds

Since his 2002 role as Van Wilder in "Van Wilder: Party Liaison", Ryan Reynolds has had varied roles from romantic comedies to animation to action sci/fi. He is one of the few who has played characters in both the DC and Marvel Comic universes, playing the characters of Green Lantern (DC) and Deadpool (Marvel).

Reynolds' first award came from the Young Hollywood Awards in 2003, winning for Next Generation - Male.
Source: Author reedy

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