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Quiz about Its Rainning Wilson
Quiz about Its Rainning Wilson

It's Rainn-ing Wilson Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about the life and career of the hilarious Rainn Wilson. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by sunrayz99. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sunrayz99
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
266,951
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
221
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Question 1 of 10
1. When is Wilson's birthday? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of Wilson's character on "The Office" (2005)? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Wilson has appeared in several television shows. Which show did he not appear in? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Wilson graduated with a a Master of Fine Arts Degree from which university? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Wilson originally auditioned for which character on "The Office" (2005)? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which movie has Wilson not appeared in? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the name of Wilson's character in "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" (2006)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Wilson appeared on an episode of "Charmed" (1998)?


Question 9 of 10
9. What high school did Wilson graduate from? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of Wilson's son that was born in 2004? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When is Wilson's birthday?

Answer: January 20, 1966

Rainn Dietrich Wilson was born January 20, 1966 in Seattle, Washington. His parent's are Robert G. Wilson and Shay Cooper.
2. What was the name of Wilson's character on "The Office" (2005)?

Answer: Dwight Schrute

Wilson's character, Dwight Schrute, was always looking to gain control of the office. His original title was Assistant to the Regional Manager but he ended up getting promoted to Assistant Regional Manager. No task was ever to small for Dwight, he enjoyed being at his boss, Michael's, beck and call.
3. Wilson has appeared in several television shows. Which show did he not appear in?

Answer: The Sopranos

He played psychotic baseball fan on "Monk" (2002). He played Arthur Martin on "Six Feet Under" (2001). He played an entertainment journalist on "Entourage" (2005).
4. Wilson graduated with a a Master of Fine Arts Degree from which university?

Answer: New York

He has quite the background in theater. In addition to his MFA from New York University he attended Tufts University and The University of Washington for Drama. He has also taught several acting classes.
5. Wilson originally auditioned for which character on "The Office" (2005)?

Answer: Michael Scott

Wilson watched every episode of the original UK version of "The Office" (2004) before auditioning for the role. However, the producers thought he was better suited to play Dwight Schrute.
6. Which movie has Wilson not appeared in?

Answer: Evan Almighty

He appeared in "Almost Famous" (2000) as David Felton. He appeared in "America's Sweethearts" (2001) as Dave O'Hanlon. He appeared in "Sahara" (2005) as Rudi Gunn.
7. What was the name of Wilson's character in "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" (2006)?

Answer: Vaughn

Wilson played Vaughn Haige friend to Matt (Luke Wilson). Vaughn pushed Matt into asking out Jenny (Uma Thurman). She said no but changed her mind when Matt retrieved her stolen purse. After a date and a night of passion Jenny revieled that she was a superhero named G-Girl. Matt told Vaughn about this and how needy she could be. Vaughn convinced Matt that he had to break-up with her.

After the break-up, Jenny then used her powers to make Matt's life a nightmare. Vaughn was always caught in the middle.
8. Wilson appeared on an episode of "Charmed" (1998)?

Answer: True

Wilson appeared as the character Kierkan an alchemist. Alchemists can transform any substance into another. The epsiode was called "Coyote Piper".
9. What high school did Wilson graduate from?

Answer: New Trier High School

Wilson went to Shorecrest High School in Seattle, WA until he was 16. However, his parent's moved to Illinois for their careers and he graduated from New Trier High School in Wilmette, Illinois.
10. What was the name of Wilson's son that was born in 2004?

Answer: Walter

His son's full name is Walter McKenzie Wilson. Wilson's wife is Holiday Reinhorn, a fiction writer. He and his wife met in an acting class at the University of Wahington.
Source: Author sunrayz99

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