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The Talented Zach Braff Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about Zach Braff, a chronicle of his life so far.

A multiple-choice quiz by joemc37. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
joemc37

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,923

Updated
Jan 20 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what state was Zach Braff born? Hint

Maryland

New York

Delaware

New Jersey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Some children are brought up in life learning to study a certain faith or a God that created them. In what religious faith did Zach's parents bring him up through his childhood? Hint

Jewish

Catholic

Baptist

Lutheran

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Question 3 of 10

3. What university did Zach attend to study film? Hint

Northwestern University

University of Illinois

University of Michigan

Ohio State University

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Question 4 of 10

4. Many actors start their career with roles in films or television that are small. What television series did Zach have role in one episode during its 1995 season? Hint

Full House

Saved by the Bell

The Baby-Sitters Club

Beverly Hills 90210

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1993, Zach got the role of Nick Lipton in a film called "Manhattan Murder Mystery". Who wrote, directed and starred in this film? Hint

Woody Allen

Tom Hanks

Mel Gibson

Brandon Frantz

6. In 2001 Zach landed the role of John Dorian on the NBC show "Scrubs". Not only did this role give him the lead in a primetime sitcom, but it also introduced him to someone who became his best friend. Who is that actor? Hint

Robert Maschio

John C. McGinley

Donald Faison

Neil Flynn

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Question 7 of 10

7. Zach has also tried his hand in directing. Which musical act has Zach NOT directed a video for? Hint

Gavin DeGraw

The Shins

Joshua Radin

Cary Brothers

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Question 8 of 10

8. What 2004 film about "Taking a vacation from pills" did Zach Braff write, direct and star in? Hint

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

The Last Kiss

Froder Goes to Nursing School

Garden State

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2006, for the 100th episode of "Scrubs" they did a play on "The Wizard of Oz" where every character needed something similar to what the characters in the movie needed. Which character did J.D. (Zach Braff) have a similar need as? Hint

The Tin Man

The Scarecrow

Dorothy

The Cowardly Lion

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Question 10 of 10

10. "We all make choices. What's yours?". What 2006 film did Zach Braff star in as Michael, a man trying to figure out whether he wants to marry his girlfriend or to try his luck with a new girl?
Hint

The Last Kiss

Chicken Little

Fast Track

Along Came Polly

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state was Zach Braff born?

Answer: New Jersey

Everybody in the world has a unique inprint on themselves as a claim to where they are from.

Zach was born in South Orange, New Jersey to parents Hal Braff, a trial attorney, and Anne Braff Brodzinsky, a clinical psychologist. Zach graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey.

2. Some children are brought up in life learning to study a certain faith or a God that created them. In what religious faith did Zach's parents bring him up through his childhood?

Answer: Jewish

Zach shocked the Jewish community when it was announced that he was engaged to non-Jewish actress/singer Mandy Moore. The marriage never did happen and Zach said the the engagement itself was just an internet rumor.

3. What university did Zach attend to study film?

Answer: Northwestern University

Most scholars would say that if you would like to succeed in life that you need to attend an institute of higher learning.

Zach graduated from the University of Northwestern with a Bachelor's degree in film. While attending Northwestern, Zach was also a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi.

4. Many actors start their career with roles in films or television that are small. What television series did Zach have role in one episode during its 1995 season?

Answer: The Baby-Sitters Club

Zach played the role of David Cummings, the new hot kid in high school. In this particular edisode, David (Zach Braff) has to try to help the baby-sitters figure out how to stop a road from being built in their favorite park.

5. In 1993, Zach got the role of Nick Lipton in a film called "Manhattan Murder Mystery". Who wrote, directed and starred in this film?

Answer: Woody Allen

This film also stars Diane Keaton, Anjelica Huston and Alan Alda. Zach's role as Nick is the son of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton's characters.

Answer: Donald Faison

In 2005 Donald decided to play a prank on his friend on the show "Punk'd". In the show, Donald and Zach are going to a party and stop at a liquor store for some beer. While in the liquor store, a kid spray paints Zach's brand new Porsche. Zach nearly pummels the kid before they tell him that it was just a prank!

7. Zach has also tried his hand in directing. Which musical act has Zach NOT directed a video for?

Answer: The Shins

The Shins' music has been featured in "Scrubs" and "Garden State", but Zach has never directed one of their videos. He directed Gavin DeGraw's "Chariot", Joshua Radin's "Closer" and Cary Brothers' "Ride".

8. What 2004 film about "Taking a vacation from pills" did Zach Braff write, direct and star in?

Answer: Garden State

Zach starred in the role of Andrew "Large" Largeman who comes back home from Hollywood for his mother's funeral. Large meets a girl, Sam (Natalie Portman), who shows him that life is worth living and that he has to learn to take some chances in life.

Answer: Dorothy

Turk (Donald Faison) was looking for a heart for a patient. Carla (Judy Reyes) was trying to find the courage to have a baby. Elliot (Sarah Chalke) was looking brains as she prepared to speak at a medical conference. J.D. (Zach Braff) was stuck at the hospital on his day off and was just trying to find a way home.

10. "We all make choices. What's yours?". What 2006 film did Zach Braff star in as Michael, a man trying to figure out whether he wants to marry his girlfriend or to try his luck with a new girl?

Answer: The Last Kiss

"The Last Kiss" also stars Jacinda Barrett, Casey Affleck and Rachel Bilson. This film was an American adaptation of the 2001 Italian film "L'ultimo bacio".

Source: Author joemc37

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