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Outside "Law & Order" Trivia Quiz

Many cast members have significant acting roles outside America's longest running legal drama.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prior to joining "Law & Order," Dennis Farina did NOT have the distinction of _____ . Hint

Being a Chicago native

Being an ex-cop

Winning an Emmy

Being born on a leap year

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Question 2 of 10

2. Paul Sorvino, who played Phil Cerreta in Seasons 2 and 3, has a daughter who won an Oscar. For what movie did Mira win an Oscar? Hint

"Quiz Show"

"Mighty Aphrodite"

"Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion"

"Mimic"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sam Waterston (EADA Jack McCoy) won an Emmy prior to joining "Law & Order" in 1994?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jerry Orbach (Lenny Briscoe from 1992-2004) was a voice for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" movie. Who did he voice? Hint

Beast

Chip

Lumiere

Cogsworth

5. Before joining the "Special Victims Unit" spinoff, Dann Florek was Captain Don Cragen from 1990 to 1993. Before joining "SVU," Florek was in a very controversial Civil War-era show for what American television network? Hint

Fox

ABC

HBO

UPN

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before joining "Law & Order" as ADA Alexandra Borgia, Annie Parisse was on what soap opera from 1998-2001? Hint

"Guiding Light"

"The Young and the Restless

"General Hospital"

"As the World Turns"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Benjamin Bratt was nominated for, but did not win, a _______ Award in 2001. Hint

Emmy

Razzie

Screen Actors Guild

Blockbuster Entertainment

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Question 8 of 10

8. Angie Harmon (Abbie Carmichael from 1998-2001) was on the failed 2005 medical drama "Inconceivable."

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the birthplace of Fred Dalton Thompson? Hint

Kentucky

Mississippi

Tennessee

Alabama

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dianne Wiest (DA Nora Lewin from 2000-2002) was nominated for Oscars in 1987, 1990, and 1995. How many did she win? Hint

Three

One

Two

None

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prior to joining "Law & Order," Dennis Farina did NOT have the distinction of _____ .

Answer: Winning an Emmy

Farina, an ex-policeman from Chicago, was born on 29 February 1944. He starred in the short-lived shows "Buddy Faro," "Crime Story," and "In-Laws." Farina first played Joe Fontana in 2004.

2. Paul Sorvino, who played Phil Cerreta in Seasons 2 and 3, has a daughter who won an Oscar. For what movie did Mira win an Oscar?

Answer: "Mighty Aphrodite"

Mira won in 1996 for her role in the Woody Allen-directed movie. Unfortunately, Mira is said to be a victim of the Oscars curse, where an actor's movie career tanks after winning the Oscar. Paul has also had guest roles in "Still Standing" and "Murder She Wrote."

3. Sam Waterston (EADA Jack McCoy) won an Emmy prior to joining "Law & Order" in 1994?

Answer: False

Waterston won a Golden Globe in 1993 for his role in "I'll Fly Away." He was also nominated for an Oscar in 1985 for "The Killing Fields."

4. Jerry Orbach (Lenny Briscoe from 1992-2004) was a voice for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" movie. Who did he voice?

Answer: Lumiere

Orbach, who is also known for his role in "Dirty Dancing," voiced Lumiere the candelabra. Orbach died on 28 December 2004 of prostate cancer.

Answer: UPN

Florek was Abraham Lincoln in 1998's "The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer."

6. Before joining "Law & Order" as ADA Alexandra Borgia, Annie Parisse was on what soap opera from 1998-2001?

Answer: "As the World Turns"

Parisse has also appeared in the movies "National Treasure," "Prime," and "Monster in Law."

7. Benjamin Bratt was nominated for, but did not win, a _______ Award in 2001.

Answer: Razzie

Bratt, who played Reynaldo Curtis from 1995-1999, won the SAG award for "Traffic" and the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for "Miss Congeniality," but he was nominated for a Razzie for "The Next Best Thing." He was nominated for another Razzie in 2005 for "Catwoman." Bratt has an indigenous Peruvian mother, once dated Julia Roberts, and became a father a second time in October 2005 with wife Talisa Soto.

8. Angie Harmon (Abbie Carmichael from 1998-2001) was on the failed 2005 medical drama "Inconceivable."

Answer: True

"Inconceivable" lasted only two episodes. Harmon, who is married to former NFL player Jason Sehorn, was also on "Baywatch Nights."

9. What is the birthplace of Fred Dalton Thompson?

Answer: Alabama

Thompson, who first played District Attorney Arthur Branch, was a Republican U.S. Senator from Tennessee. His acting experience also includes "Roseanne", "Racing Stripes", "The Hunt for Red October", and "In the Line of Fire."

10. Dianne Wiest (DA Nora Lewin from 2000-2002) was nominated for Oscars in 1987, 1990, and 1995. How many did she win?

Answer: Two

Wiest won in 1987 for "Hannah and her Sisters," lost in 1990 for "Parenthood," and won in 1995 for "Bullets over Broadway." Wiest has also won Emmys, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Golden Globes.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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