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Famous Faces of Buffalo, NY Trivia Quiz

The famous faces that came out of Buffalo, NY! Some that you may know and some that may even surprise you.

A multiple-choice quiz by Orrange5. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Orrange5

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,794

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
768

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Question 1 of 10

1. This famous funny lady grew up just one hour south of Buffalo in Jamestown, NY. Who was she? Hint

Caroline Rhea

Kathy Griffin

Ellen DeGeneres

Lucille Ball

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Question 2 of 10

2. He was the 13th President of the United States of America and also was the Chancellor of the University at Buffalo at the same time. Who was he? Hint

Grover Cleveland

Franklin Pierce

Zachary Taylor

Millard Fillmore

3. This famous group went to the top of the charts with hits like "Black Balloon", "Broadway," and "Iris." They also set the theme to Hurricane Katrina with their hit "Better Days." Who are they? Hint

Barenaked Ladies

Counting Crows

The Dave Matthews Band

Goo Goo Dolls

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Question 4 of 10

4. This R&B singer was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and began his career singing at his father's Seventh Day Adventist church on Buffalo's East Side. Who is he? Hint

Sean "Puffy" Combs

Brian McKnight

Mary J. Blige

Quincy Jones

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Question 5 of 10

5. This famous "Super Freak" was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Who was he? Hint

Rick James

Smokey Robinson

Neil Young

Patti LaBelle

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Question 6 of 10

6. He was the host of the famous Howdy Doody Show, to his fans he was Buffalo Bob. Who was he? Hint

Buffalo Bill

Buffalo Fred

Buffalo Jill

Buffalo Bob Smith

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Question 7 of 10

7. This famous actress is best known for playing Kirk Cameron's love interest on the popular show "Growing Pains" but later married Kirk in real live in Cheektowaga, NY. Who was she? Hint

Chelsea Noble

Joanna Kerns

Ashley Johnson

Julie McCullough

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Question 8 of 10

8. This actor was made famous on the popular show "One Tree Hill" as Lucas Scott. Who is he? Hint

James Lafferty

Barry Corbin

Paul Johansson

Chad Michael Murray

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Question 9 of 10

9. This famous actress was made famous as Nina Van Horn on "Just Shoot Me". She also appeared in "Baywatch" and "Emperor's New Groove". Who is she? Hint

Laura San Giacomo

Wendie Malick

Rena Sofer

Eartha Kitt

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Question 10 of 10

10. He interviewed politicians from around the world and could be found on his show "Meet the Press" every Sunday morning. Who was he? Hint

Tim Russert

Mark Russell

Wolf Blitzer

Joey Reynolds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This famous funny lady grew up just one hour south of Buffalo in Jamestown, NY. Who was she?

Answer: Lucille Ball

She was the first woman to own her own film studio. The "TV Guide" picked her as the greatest TV star of all time.

2. He was the 13th President of the United States of America and also was the Chancellor of the University at Buffalo at the same time. Who was he?

Answer: Millard Fillmore

A bookworm who found the White House devoid of books, Millard Fillmore initiated the White House library.

ESPN anchor Neil Everett often makes references to Millard Fillmore while hosting "Sportscenter".

3. This famous group went to the top of the charts with hits like "Black Balloon", "Broadway," and "Iris." They also set the theme to Hurricane Katrina with their hit "Better Days." Who are they?

Answer: Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls' song "Broadway" was written about Buffalo, John and Robby's hometown.

4. This R&B singer was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and began his career singing at his father's Seventh Day Adventist church on Buffalo's East Side. Who is he?

Answer: Brian McKnight

He is a multi-instrumentalist and can play nine instruments: piano, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, French horn and trumpet.

5. This famous "Super Freak" was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Who was he?

Answer: Rick James

Rick James was born in Buffalo. One of his former houses can be found in Orchard Park, NY.

6. He was the host of the famous Howdy Doody Show, to his fans he was Buffalo Bob. Who was he?

Answer: Buffalo Bob Smith

Beloved pioneer TV kids' show host, Buffalo Bob Smith was the co-creator and host of TV's "Howdy Doody" for almost its entire thirteen-year run.

7. This famous actress is best known for playing Kirk Cameron's love interest on the popular show "Growing Pains" but later married Kirk in real live in Cheektowaga, NY. Who was she?

Answer: Chelsea Noble

Co-founded (with husband Kirk Cameron): Camp Firefly/The Firefly Foundation, which sponsors camping trips for terminally ill children and their families.

8. This actor was made famous on the popular show "One Tree Hill" as Lucas Scott. Who is he?

Answer: Chad Michael Murray

He was born in Buffalo and grew up in Clarence attending Clarence High School. During an episode of "One Tree Hill" Dan can be seen looking at a picture of Lucas with a Clarence Football jersey on.

9. This famous actress was made famous as Nina Van Horn on "Just Shoot Me". She also appeared in "Baywatch" and "Emperor's New Groove". Who is she?

Answer: Wendie Malick

*She is a graduate of Williamsville South High School.
*The black and white photo featured in her office on "Just Shoot Me" was taken from her modeling days in Buffalo, N.Y.

10. He interviewed politicians from around the world and could be found on his show "Meet the Press" every Sunday morning. Who was he?

Answer: Tim Russert

During Football season Russert was known for signing off with Good Luck Bills (the "Buffalo Bills"). He passed away in June 2008.

Source: Author Orrange5

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