Do You Prefer Don, Donald, or Donny? Quiz

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1. "Miami Vice" (acting) and "Heartbeat" (singing)

Answer: Don Johnson

Don Johnson played the role of James "Sonny" Crockett on NBC's crime drama "Miami Vice". He played the smooth detective who wore pastel colored clothes from 1984 to 1990. During his time on the show, Don released a solo album and the lead single "Heartbeat" became a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

2. "C.P.O. Sharkey" and "Toy Story"

Answer: Don Rickles

A long-time sarcastic comedian, Don Rickles played the lead role on the sitcom "C.P.O. Sharkey" for two seasons. Beginning in 1976, Rickles starred as Chief Petty Officer Sharkey at a base stationed in California. His most memorable acting role occurred as a voice-over actor when Rickles took on the character of Mr. Potato Head on the "Toy Story" franchise. Rickles passed away in 2017, but his voice was heard as Mr. Potato Head for the first four "Toy Story" movies.

3. "The Heart of the Matter" and "Boys Of Summer"

Answer: Don Henley

Eagles' lead singer, songwriter, and drummer, Don Henley began his solo recording career right after the release of the band's album, "The Long Run". Henley's 1984 solo album, "Building The Perfect Beast", was a smash and the lead single, "Boys Of Summer", became Henley's signature song as a solo artist.

In 1989, Henley released the album, "The End of The Innocence", and the uplifting single "Heart Of The Matter" reached number two on the Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart in 1990.

4. "Community" (acting) and "This Is America" (singing)

Answer: Donald Glover

Donald Glover played the role of Troy Barnes for the sitcom "Community" from 2009 to 2014. The ensemble cast included "Saturday Night Live" veteran Chevy Chase and comedian Joel McHale. Donald also is a Grammy winning music performer who records under the name of Childish Gambino. "This Is America" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018.

5. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and "The Apprentice"

Answer: Donald Trump

Donald J. Trump was cast as himself on a number of films and television series in a cameo role. His "acting" credits include "The Little Rascals" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". In "Home Alone 2", Trump was seen in the hotel lobby giving directions to young Kevin.

The reality television series, "The Apprentice" ran on NBC and Trump was the host for the first fourteen seasons who chose a new business apprentice.

6. "Tulsa Time" and "I Believe In You"

Answer: Don Williams

In 1979, Don Williams had the number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 Country Singles Chart with "Tulsa Time". The country music classic went to win the ACM's (Academy of Country Music) Single of the Year. Then, in 1980, Don Williams crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart with the pensive ballad, "I Believe In You", which reached number twenty four on the pop chart.

7. "The Closer I Get To You" and "A Song For You"

Answer: Donny Hathaway

At the age of just 33, rhythm and blues singer Donny Hathaway committed suicide. One of the smoothest R&B voices of the era, Donny recorded an incredible cover of Leon Russell's "A Song For You". His version was so memorable, many still think Donny wrote it. Hathaway recorded a number of great duets with Roberta Flack. "The Closer I Get To You" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

8. "Tiny Bubbles" (singing) and "The Brady Bunch" (acting)

Answer: Don Ho

Donald Tai Loy Ho was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 13, 1930. One of the most famous Hawaiian singers of all-time, Ho is best known for his 1966 hit, "Tiny Bubbles", which became his signature song. Don Ho was such a Hawaiian icon that when the sitcom "The Brady Bunch" took their show to the islands, Don made a memorable cameo acting appearance.

9. "Hotel Rwanda" and "Iron Man 2"

Answer: Don Cheadle

The 2004 film "Hotel Rwanda" shared the real life story of Paul Rusesabagina. Don Cheadle played the Hutu hotel manager in Kigali, Rwanda, who sheltered Hutu and Tutsis being threatened in the Rwanda Genocide. The role earned Cheadle an Oscar Nomination for Best Actor. Cheadle became a member of the Marvel acting world by taking on the role of War Machine in "Iron Man 2".

He replaced Terrence Howard who appeared in the first film.

10. "Danza Kudero" (singing) and "Fast & Furious" (acting)

Answer: Don Omar

His birth name is William Omar Landr�n Rivera, but the King of Reggaeton is known worldwide as Don Omar. The Puerto Rican rapper, producer, actor, and businessman has released multiple hit songs including "Bandoleros", "Danza Kudero" with Lucenzo, and "Dile".

He's had a recurring role in the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise playing the role of Santos, a member of Dom Torreto's crew in the action movie series.

Source: Author GBfan

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Questions		Choices
1. "Miami Vice" (acting) and "Heartbeat" (singing)		Donald Trump
2. "C.P.O. Sharkey" and "Toy Story"		Don Johnson
3. "The Heart of the Matter" and "Boys Of Summer"		Don Rickles
4. "Community" (acting) and "This Is America" (singing)		Donald Glover
5. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and "The Apprentice"		Don Omar
6. "Tulsa Time" and "I Believe In You"		Don Henley
7. "The Closer I Get To You" and "A Song For You"		Don Williams
8. "Tiny Bubbles" (singing) and "The Brady Bunch" (acting)		Don Cheadle
9. "Hotel Rwanda" and "Iron Man 2"		Donny Hathaway
10. "Danza Kudero" (singing) and "Fast & Furious" (acting)		Don Ho

Credits Only

If you were born and named Donald, which name would you go by: Donald, Donny, or Don? This quiz will simply give you an actor's credits, a singer's hit songs, or in some cases a dual threat. Your job, match it to the correct Don, Donny, or Donald.