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Haven't I Seen You Before? Trivia Quiz


Been watching "The West Wing"? Seen someone you recognise but can't quite place? This quiz may help.

A multiple-choice quiz by Daddy19. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
Daddy19
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
269,588
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1292
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (15/15), Guest 174 (7/15), Guest 176 (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who played Don Beiderman in the film "Deep Impact" and went on to be White House Communication Director? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who played Benjamin Kane in the film "Wayne's World" and in the first episode of "The West Wing" accidentally slept with a call girl? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. This actor played Senator McComb in "Timecop" before playing the part of Bruno Gianelli in "The West Wing." Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Who played Detective Lipranzer in the film "Presumed Innocent" and played "The West Wing" character who encouraged Governor Jed Bartlet to run for President? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which actor appeared in "What Women Want" before being playing Cliff Calley in "The West Wing"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. In the "Star Trek: Voyager" double episode "Future's End", Ed Begley Jr played Henry Starling. In the "The West Wing", he was wanted on the Blue Ribbon commission. What was his character's name?

Answer: (Either first name and surname name or just surname)
Question 7 of 15
7. It's "Big Block of Cheese Day" and Dr Phlox from "Enterprise" is giving a presentation. He represents "The Organisation of _____ for Social Equality".

Answer: (One world)
Question 8 of 15
8. "Big Block of Cheese Day". Also seen in "Scrubs", but what did Sam Lloyd's "West Wing character, Bob Engler, want to audit in the season 3 episode "The Two Bartlets"?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 15
9. Did Christian Slater appear in "The West Wing"?


Question 10 of 15
10. Which actor played both "Q" in three "Star Trek" series and the pollster Al Kiefer in "The West Wing"?

Answer: (Three words. First Name. Surname has two words.)
Question 11 of 15
11. Who was the "Friend" that whose "West Wing" character, Joe Quincy, found out that Vice-President Hoynes was having an extra-marital affair?

Answer: (Two words - Both First name and Surname required.)
Question 12 of 15
12. I recognised him from the "Star Trek:The Next Generation" episode "Emergence" where he was the conductor on the train, but what part did David Huddlestone play in "The West Wing"?

Answer: (He and the President agree on nothing except campaign finance - First name only)
Question 13 of 15
13. William Devane was elected President in "Stargate SG-1", however he didn't make it that far in Aaron Sorkin's show. Which cabinet post did his "West Wing" character, Lewis Berryhill, hold? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which actor played Vice President "Bingo-Bob" Russell? To help you out, he was also a DJ in "Midnight Caller"?

Answer: (Either first name and surname or just surname)
Question 15 of 15
15. Tony Amendola played Master Bra'Tac in "Stargate SG-1". He only appeared in one episode of "The West Wing". In the season 4 episode "Game On", his character, Ali Nissir, is UN ambassador for which country? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who played Don Beiderman in the film "Deep Impact" and went on to be White House Communication Director?

Answer: Richard Schiff

In "Deep Impact," Don's son Leo found the meteor that was heading for Earth. In the "West Wing", it was Toby's brother that had the space connection, working for NASA.
2. Who played Benjamin Kane in the film "Wayne's World" and in the first episode of "The West Wing" accidentally slept with a call girl?

Answer: Rob Lowe

Aaron Sorkin didn't consider doing a "Scooby Doo" ending for "The West Wing" (as far as we know anyway!).
3. This actor played Senator McComb in "Timecop" before playing the part of Bruno Gianelli in "The West Wing."

Answer: Ron Silver

In "The West Wing," Ron's character masterminded election campaigns, getting President Bartlet a second term but narrowly failed to get Senator Vinick elected.
4. Who played Detective Lipranzer in the film "Presumed Innocent" and played "The West Wing" character who encouraged Governor Jed Bartlet to run for President?

Answer: John Spencer

"Presumed Innocent" and "The Rock" are just a couple of John Spencer's film roles. John tragically died of a heart attack in December 2005.
5. Which actor appeared in "What Women Want" before being playing Cliff Calley in "The West Wing"?

Answer: Mark Feuerstein

Cliff was originally on Ways and Means before being moved to House-Government Oversight and joked with Donna that it was because Ways and Means needed some more toner.
Ted McGinley played Mark Gottfried, presenter of "Capital Beat", James Brolin was Governor Ritchie and Adam Arkin played Stanley Keyworth.
6. In the "Star Trek: Voyager" double episode "Future's End", Ed Begley Jr played Henry Starling. In the "The West Wing", he was wanted on the Blue Ribbon commission. What was his character's name?

Answer: Seth Gillette

Henry Starling got rich 'inventing' items from a spaceship that travelled back from the future, however Gillette was the opposite. Toby was worried that Gillette would come at them from the left.
7. It's "Big Block of Cheese Day" and Dr Phlox from "Enterprise" is giving a presentation. He represents "The Organisation of _____ for Social Equality".

Answer: Cartographers

The Organization of Cartographers for Social Equality wanted to change the map used to the Peter's projection and flip it upside down so the northern hemisphere was on the bottom.
8. "Big Block of Cheese Day". Also seen in "Scrubs", but what did Sam Lloyd's "West Wing character, Bob Engler, want to audit in the season 3 episode "The Two Bartlets"?

Answer: Fort Knox

Bob believes that most of the gold has been removed from Fort Knox and wants to check what it's been replaced by. Neither Bob nor Ted in "Scrubs" are taken particularly seriously.
9. Did Christian Slater appear in "The West Wing"?

Answer: Yes

Christian Slater played Lieutenant Commander Jack Reese in season 4. He was originally seen when Donna was trying to swap votes with someone after accidentally voting for every Republican in Wisconsin.
10. Which actor played both "Q" in three "Star Trek" series and the pollster Al Kiefer in "The West Wing"?

Answer: John De Lancie

Whilst all powerful in the "Star Trek" universe - Al didn't ask the right questions. Fortunately, Joey Lucas did, something that the senior staff were very pleased about whilst in California.
11. Who was the "Friend" that whose "West Wing" character, Joe Quincy, found out that Vice-President Hoynes was having an extra-marital affair?

Answer: Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry played Joe Quincy, who replaced Ainsley Hayes as Associate White House Council. John Hoynes resigned as Vice-President when his affair became public despite the President wanting him to stay.
12. I recognised him from the "Star Trek:The Next Generation" episode "Emergence" where he was the conductor on the train, but what part did David Huddlestone play in "The West Wing"?

Answer: Max

The character's full name is Max Lobell, a Republican senator. Leo informs him of Sharif's upcoming assassination whilst the President is in New York watching "The Wars of the Roses".
13. William Devane was elected President in "Stargate SG-1", however he didn't make it that far in Aaron Sorkin's show. Which cabinet post did his "West Wing" character, Lewis Berryhill, hold?

Answer: State

Lewis Berryhill was considered for Vice-President following the resignation of John Hoynes, however the newly elected Speaker of the House, Jeff Haffley, indicated that he could not be confirmed. This led to Robert "Bingo-Bob" Russell becoming the Vice-President instead.
14. Which actor played Vice President "Bingo-Bob" Russell? To help you out, he was also a DJ in "Midnight Caller"?

Answer: Gary Cole

"Bob Russell is so dull his Secret Service codename is Bob Russell."
15. Tony Amendola played Master Bra'Tac in "Stargate SG-1". He only appeared in one episode of "The West Wing". In the season 4 episode "Game On", his character, Ali Nissir, is UN ambassador for which country?

Answer: Qumar

Leo met Ali Nassir at the White House whilst the President was taking part in the debate with Governor Ritchie.
Source: Author Daddy19

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