Mistaken Identities Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jon

Jon Cryer was born on April 16, 1965 in New York, NY and Matthew Broderick was born on March 21, 1962 in New York, NY.

Answer: True

Sarah and Matthew named their first son, James Wilke Broderick, born on October 28, 2002, after Matthew's father, James.

Answer: James and Patricia

James Broderick, director and star of the TV show, "Family" (1976), was born on March 7, 1927 in Charleston, New Hampshire and passed away on November 1, 1982 in New Haven, Connecticut. Patricia Broderick, screenwriter for the film "Infinity", died on November 8, 2002. Jon's parents, David and Gretchen Cryer were divorced in 1969. David Cryer is an actor that has been seen in "Escape from Alcatraz" (1979) and in the soap opera, "As the World Turns" as Philip Lombard. Jon's mother is the co-author and star of 'I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road'.

She also starred in the 1987 movie, "Hiding Out" with her son.

Answer: True

While performing in a play in London, he auditioned for the role. It was videotaped but it never made it to the United States in time for the casting directors to make a decision. Although I'm sure Jon would have done a great job, Matthew Perry gave Chandler Bing a personality we will never forget.

Answer: Ferris Bueller in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

Matthew was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1987 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture in a Comedy/Musical for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". His first Emmy nomination was in 1994 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special for "A Life in the Theater". He was also nominated for a MTV Movie Award in 1997 for Best Fight for "The Cable Guy".

Answer: Both of them

Jon took over Matthew's role of Eugene Jerome in Neil Simon's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs'. Jon also replaced Matthew in the role of the adopted son David in 'Torch Song Trilogy'. Coincidentally, Jon's film career started when he starred in "No Small Affair" (1984). Matthew Broderick originally had the role in 1981 until the director, Martin Ritt had to quit the production because he suffered from exhaustion.

In 1984, Jerry Schatzberg began the production again with a different cast.

Answer: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

This quote was said by Ferris in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". This movie was released in the U.S. on June 11, 1986.

Answer: No

This quote can be found in an interview with Jon Cryer in the September 23, 1991 issue of 'People'.

Answer: Alex P. Keaton in "Family Ties"

Because his father was dying of cancer, he turned down the part of Alex P. Keaton on the TV series 'Family Ties'. Instead the part went to Michael J. Fox.

Answer: True

It's based on a true story that happened in Jon's life. He and a friend of his go looking for another friend of theirs from childhood who was homeless and not doing well. They didn't believe it was true so they went looking for him and end up reliving past memories and making revelations.