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Reasonably Rare Trivia Quiz


The name "Ross" is reasonably rare in the world of celebrities. This quiz is a mix of real Rosses and people who played characters called Ross. Do you know these Rosses?

A multiple-choice quiz by lones78. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lones78
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
397,442
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
304
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Question 1 of 10
1. Englishman Ross Noble started his career around the age of fifteen in which medium? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Heidi Swedberg played Susan Ross in which TV show about nothing? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Ross Kemp is an author and actor, who played Grant Mitchell in the soap "EastEnders". For what other profession is he known? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who spent several years playing Dr. Douglas Ross in the TV series "ER"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Scottish actor Ross McCall has appeared in several TV shows. Of the following shows in which he has appeared, which one was first? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Played by Eric Bogosian, from which TV show does Capt. Daniel Ross come? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" had its very own Ross in the early 2000s. Which "Ross" was otherwise known as "Ross the Intern"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Actor Ross Martin was best known for his role as Artemus Gordon in which 1960s TV series? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Ross Geller was one of the main characters in the TV show "Friends". Who was the actor that played Ross for the ten years the show was first on air (circa 1990s)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which "Ross" received an Academy Award nomination for her role as Elaine Robinson in "The Graduate" (1967)? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Englishman Ross Noble started his career around the age of fifteen in which medium?

Answer: Stand-up comedy

Ross Noble discovered he was dyslexic at a young age and decided to pursue a career that didn't involve academic skills. After seeing a comedy show, he decided that that was what he wanted to do with his life. Noble has been voted one of the "100 Greatest Stand-ups" on Channel 4 in 2007 and again in 2010. He made his movie debut in 2012 and musical theatre debut in 2018.
2. Heidi Swedberg played Susan Ross in which TV show about nothing?

Answer: Seinfeld

Susan Ross was the fiancée of Seinfeld's George Costanza. Heidi Swedberg appeared in 29 episodes of the show, across Seasons 1, 7, and 9. Swedberg is also an accomplished musician, growing up in Hawaii playing the ukulele.
3. Ross Kemp is an author and actor, who played Grant Mitchell in the soap "EastEnders". For what other profession is he known?

Answer: Investigative journalism

Ross Kemp is also known as an investigative journalist and has received recognition for the documentary series "Ross Kemp on Gangs", where locals affected by gang violence and authorities attempting to combat the issue are interviewed. The series won a BAFTA award for "best factual series" in 2007. Kemp has followed up the success of "Gangs" with several other documentaries.
4. Who spent several years playing Dr. Douglas Ross in the TV series "ER"?

Answer: George Clooney

George Clooney portrayed Dr Douglas Ross from 1994-1999, and again in episodes released in 2000 and 2009. Clooney left the show in 1999 to focus on his film career, however, returned years later for various reasons, and also returned for the fifteenth (and final) season. For his work on the series, Clooney received two Emmy award nominations (1995 and 1996) and three Golden Globe award nominations (1995, 1996 and 1997).

Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, and Eriq La Salle all appeared in "ER" as the characters Mark Greene, John Carter, and Peter Benton, respectively.
5. Scottish actor Ross McCall has appeared in several TV shows. Of the following shows in which he has appeared, which one was first?

Answer: The Return of the Borrowers

Ross McCall's first screen role of note was his appearance as Freddie Mercury in the music video for "The Miracle" (Queen, 1989). He has appeared in several TV shows and released a documentary of a trip to the Faroe Islands where he interviewed local Sea Shepherd volunteers monitoring the activities of whale hunters in the area.

"The Return of the Borrowers" was a BBC children's TV series filmed from 1993-1996 in which McCall appeared. All other answer options were first filmed after 2000, several years after McCall appeared in "The Return of the Borrowers".
6. Played by Eric Bogosian, from which TV show does Capt. Daniel Ross come?

Answer: Law & Order: Criminal Intent

First appearing in Season 6, Capt. Daniel Ross was first put in charge of the Major Case Squad after a successful stint on an international money laundering task force. Eric Bogosian played the captain and has also appeared on stage, film, and in other TV roles. He has written several novels, and has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 1980s.
7. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" had its very own Ross in the early 2000s. Which "Ross" was otherwise known as "Ross the Intern"?

Answer: Ross Matthews

Ross Matthews began his career in 2001 as a behind-the-scenes intern on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". He then moved onto other TV shows as a correspondent and reality TV show participant. Matthews was one of the house guests in America's first airing of "Celebrity Big Brother".

Ross Barkley is an English footballer, Ross Perot is an American businessman and 1992 presidential candidate, and Ross Valory is the bass player for the band "Journey".
8. Actor Ross Martin was best known for his role as Artemus Gordon in which 1960s TV series?

Answer: The Wild Wild West

Martin played Artemus Gordon in "The Wild Wild West" from 1965 to 1969. The show fits into the genres Western, action, adventure, and science fiction, and followed characters Artemus Gordon and James West as they solved crimes whilst protecting the president and foiling villainous plans all over the United States. "The Wild Wild West" has previously been described as "James Bond on horseback".
9. Ross Geller was one of the main characters in the TV show "Friends". Who was the actor that played Ross for the ten years the show was first on air (circa 1990s)?

Answer: David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer's first Primetime Emmy Award was in 1995 for his portrayal of Ross Geller in TV's "Friends". He played the character Ross for the entire original release of the show (1994-2004). Since the end of "Friends", Schwimmer has appeared in several movies, made his West End stage debut, and directed feature films and theatrical productions.

Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry were the two other main male characters in "Friends". Giovanni Ribisi appeared in ten episodes of "Friends" as the brother of Phoebe (one of the main female characters in the show).
10. Which "Ross" received an Academy Award nomination for her role as Elaine Robinson in "The Graduate" (1967)?

Answer: Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross was born in 1940 and appeared in her first television role in 1962. She won BAFTA awards for her role as Etta Place in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969), and as Joanna Eberhart in "The Stepford Wives" (1975). Katharine Ross has a long list of film and TV roles she has worked at, as well as being an author of children's books.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Rhonda Ross are both daughters of Diana Ross, with Rhonda being a singer and Tracee an actress.
Source: Author lones78

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