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Stephen Tobolowsky Trivia Quiz

Probably best known as the bothersome Ned Ryerson in the 1993 film "Groundhog Day", this much in demand character actor has been in scores of TV and film roles.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rblayer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,602

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Stephen born? Hint

Berlin, Germany

London, England

Frankfort, Kentucky

Dallas, Texas

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1980s, Stephen made guest appearances on several television series. On which of the following shows did he not appear? Hint

MASH

Alice

Knotts Landing

Cagney & Lacey

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which Mel Brooks comedy did Stephen make one of his early film appearances? Hint

Young Frankenstein

Silent Movie

Spaceballs

To Be or Not to Be

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Question 4 of 10

4. In how many films did Stephen appear in 1992? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. On which of these popular television series did Stephen have a recurring role? Hint

Grey's Anatomy

The Unit

CSI: Miami

Boston Legal

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Stephen's character Ned Ryerson's occupation in "Groundhog Day"? Hint

Accountant

Insurance salesman

Dentist

Car dealer

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Question 7 of 10

7. In a questionable career move, Stephen turned down the role of Al in what popular sitcom of the 1990s? Hint

The Drew Carey Show

The Cosby Show

Home Improvement

Roseanne

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stephen had a part in the "Desperate Housewives" episode "No One is Alone". What was the name of his character? Hint

Julian Evert

Allen McCarty

Chris Mayo

Bud Penrod

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Question 9 of 10

9. With which of these legendary musicians did Stephen appear, as lead singer? Hint

Willie Nelson

Eric Clapton

George Strait

Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what HBO series did Stephen appear as a crooked county commissioner? Hint

Deadwood

The Sopranos

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Big Love

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Stephen born?

Answer: Dallas, Texas

Stephen attended Kimball High School and was a champion debater before attending Southern Methodist University.

2. In the 1980s, Stephen made guest appearances on several television series. On which of the following shows did he not appear?

Answer: MASH

Stephen played Caveman Carl in the 1985 "Alice" episode "Vera, the Nightbird", Russell Phelps in the "Cagney & Lacey" episode "Ordinary Hero", and Steve Comiskey in the "Knotts Landing" episode "A Man of Good Will".

3. In which Mel Brooks comedy did Stephen make one of his early film appearances?

Answer: Spaceballs

In Mel Brook's 1987 "Star Wars" spoof "Spaceballs", Stephen was cast in the hilarious role of the Captain of the Guard.

4. In how many films did Stephen appear in 1992?

Answer: 7

After appearing as Max in the 1991 hit "Thelma & Louise", Stephen hit high gear in 1992 with roles in "Memoirs of an Invisible Man", "Basic Instinct", "Single White Female", "Sneakers", "Where the Day Takes You", "Hero", and "Roadside Prophets".

5. On which of these popular television series did Stephen have a recurring role?

Answer: CSI: Miami

Stephen has appeared in several espisodes of the crime drama in the role of Assistant State Attorey Don Haffman.

6. What was Stephen's character Ned Ryerson's occupation in "Groundhog Day"?

Answer: Insurance salesman

By the end of "Groundhog Day" Bill Murray's character had purchased every type of insurance imaginable from his former classmate. Ned claimed it to be the best day of his life.

7. In a questionable career move, Stephen turned down the role of Al in what popular sitcom of the 1990s?

Answer: Home Improvement

What were Stephen and his agent thinking? "Home Improvement" ran for eight seasons and made a major movie star out of series star Tim Allen. However, in 1991, the first season of "Home Improvements", Stephen did do five guest appearances on television, including a gig on "Seinfeld".

8. Stephen had a part in the "Desperate Housewives" episode "No One is Alone". What was the name of his character?

Answer: Bud Penrod

Bud Penrod was from Town and Country Insurance, the 'Can Do' people, and sadly advised Susan that there would be a delay in her home fire claim as the authorities ruled the fire was caused by arson.

9. With which of these legendary musicians did Stephen appear, as lead singer?

Answer: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stephen and Stevie Ray were good old Texas boys and went to school together in Dallas. Stephen was the lead singer in one of Vaughan's first bands.

10. In what HBO series did Stephen appear as a crooked county commissioner?

Answer: Deadwood

Stephen portrayed Commissioner Hugo Jarry from Yankton in the Dakota Territories in the HBO western series. No bribe was too big or too small for the unscrupulous civil servant.

Source: Author rblayer

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