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Action Character Names Trivia Quiz

This is a look at some character names from old-time tv and movies that instantly suggest the "action" nature of the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,696

Updated
Jun 07 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. With a name like "Gunn" you know that you're going to be watching an action tv series. Who starred as Peter Gunn? Hint

Gardner McKay

Darren McGavin

Lee Marvin

Craig Stevens

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Question 2 of 10

2. What's a "Gunn" without a "Bullitt"? Steve McQueen starred in the movie; who played his girlfriend? Hint

Candice Bergen

Natalie Wood

Jacqueline Bisset

Joan Collins

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Question 3 of 10

3. One type of gun is a derringer. Who starred as "Yancy Derringer"? Hint

Nick Adams

Rory Calhoun

John Payne

Jock Mahoney

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Question 4 of 10

4. Another type of gun is a magnum. In "Magnum, P.I.", in what branch of the service had Magnum served? Hint

Navy

Air Force

Army

Marines

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Question 5 of 10

5. Instead of a man with a gun, how about an "Archer"? Who starred in the series of the same name? Hint

Brian Keith

Lee Horsley

David Janssen

Jack Lord

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Question 6 of 10

6. Some animal names also suggest action. Who starred as a criminal named "Raven" in an action movie? Hint

John Garfield

James Cagney

Alan Ladd

Edward G. Robinson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Another "action" bird is a hawk. Which actor starred in a series that featured "Hawk" as a regular character? Hint

Robert Urich

Robert Vaughn

Robert Conrad

Robert Young

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Paladin" suggests a chivalrous warrior from Arthurian days. Richard Boone played the role in the western, "Have Gun, Will Travel". What chess piece was on his calling card? Hint

Rook

Pawn

Bishop

Knight

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Question 9 of 10

9. I'm cheating here with a nickname, but "Bronco" Lane clearly suggests action. Who starred in that old-time western series? Hint

Jack Kelly

Will Hutchins

Ty Hardin

Clint Walker

10. "Sam Spade" may not fit smoothly in this category - a spade is a tool. On the other hand, it can be used for other (criminal) activities. Humphrey Bogart starred as Spade in "The Maltese Falcon";
Elisha Cook Jr. played a punk gunman. What other Bogart movie included Cook in the cast?

Hint

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

High Sierra

The Big Sleep

Casablanca

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. With a name like "Gunn" you know that you're going to be watching an action tv series. Who starred as Peter Gunn?

Answer: Craig Stevens

With Lola ALbright and Herschel Bernardi. McKay starred in "Adventures in Paradise". Marvin starred in "M Squad".
McGavin starred as "Mike Hammer".

2. What's a "Gunn" without a "Bullitt"? Steve McQueen starred in the movie; who played his girlfriend?

Answer: Jacqueline Bisset

One of his best roles - no doubt. Early role for Bisset. Great car chase scene.

3. One type of gun is a derringer. Who starred as "Yancy Derringer"?

Answer: Jock Mahoney

Adams starred in "The Rebel". (He was "panther quick and leather tough".) Payne starred in "The Restless Gun". Calhoun starred as "The Texan".

4. Another type of gun is a magnum. In "Magnum, P.I.", in what branch of the service had Magnum served?

Answer: Navy

Tom Selleck's road to fame and fortune.

5. Instead of a man with a gun, how about an "Archer"? Who starred in the series of the same name?

Answer: Brian Keith

Based on a literary detective character of the same name. Lord played "Stoney Burke" before his days in "Hawaii Five-O". Janssen played detective Richard Diamond before his success as "The Fugitive". (The show was known as "Call Mr. D." or as "Richard Diamond".)Horsley starred as Matt Houston (in the series of the same name), following up on the success of "Magnum, P.I."

6. Some animal names also suggest action. Who starred as a criminal named "Raven" in an action movie?

Answer: Alan Ladd

Ladd became an overnight star with his role as a killer named "Raven" in "This Gun for Hire" (with Veronica Lake). (Robinson starred as a character with an action name in "Little Caesar".)

7. Another "action" bird is a hawk. Which actor starred in a series that featured "Hawk" as a regular character?

Answer: Robert Urich

In "Spenser for Hire", "Hawk was a character that was not to be messed with.

8. "Paladin" suggests a chivalrous warrior from Arthurian days. Richard Boone played the role in the western, "Have Gun, Will Travel". What chess piece was on his calling card?

Answer: Knight

Paladin was "a knight without armor in a savage land". His business card had the famous slogan inscribed on it - along with a picture of a black knight chess piece.

9. I'm cheating here with a nickname, but "Bronco" Lane clearly suggests action. Who starred in that old-time western series?

Answer: Ty Hardin

Hardin starred in the western. Hutchins was "Sugarfoot" - a name which tells you that this is not going to be rough-and-tumble action series. Walker was "Cheyenne" in the series of the same name. Kelly joined James Garner as a star of "Maverick".

10. "Sam Spade" may not fit smoothly in this category - a spade is a tool. On the other hand, it can be used for other (criminal) activities. Humphrey Bogart starred as Spade in "The Maltese Falcon"; Elisha Cook Jr. played a punk gunman. What other Bogart movie included Cook in the cast?

Answer: The Big Sleep

In "Sleep", Cook played the poor chap who tried to deal with Bogart - and ended up being forced to drink poison.

Source: Author robert362

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