US Series Acting (3) Trivia Quiz

Answer: Breaking Bad

Bryan Cranston plays the award-winning lead role as Walter White in "Breaking Bad" (2008-2013), a school chemistry teacher who starts cooking drugs as a way to provide for his family after receiving a cancer diagnosis. His breakout role was as Hal in the sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000-2006).

He has also had roles in such series as "Sneaky Pete" (2015-2019) and "Your Honor" (2020-2023).

Answer: Breaking Bad

Anna Gunn portrays Walter White's wife Skyler in "Breaking Bad". She is also known for portraying Martha Bullock in "Deadwood" (2004-2006). As well as episodic roles and films (including the sequel film "Deadwood: The Movie" (2019)), she has recurring roles in "The Practice" (1997-2002), "Shades of Blue" (2016) and "Sugar" (2024).

Answer: Breaking Bad

Best known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad", he reprised the role in the sequel film "El Camino" (2019) and the spin-off series "Better Call Paul" (2022). Other series include "Big Love" (2007-2011), "The Path" (2016-2018) and "Westworld" (2020-2022). He also provides the voice for Todd Chavez in "BoJack Horseman" (2014-2020).

Answer: Breaking Bad

Dean Norris has been acting since 1981 in TV episodes and films. He has a main role as Agent W D Twitchell in "Tremors" (2003) but is probably best known for his later roles including as Hank Schrader in "Breaking Bad" (2008-2013), "Under the Dome" (2013-2015) and "Claws" (2017-2022). He can be spotted in films like "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989), "Total Recall" (1990) and the "Death Wish" (2018) remake.

Answer: Boardwalk Empire

An acclaimed character actor, Steve Buscemi's breakthrough role was as Mr Pink in the 1992 film "Reservoir Dogs". He continues to appear in independent and mainstream films. He also has an extensive TV career, including as Nucky Thompson in "Boardwalk Empire"(2010-2014). Other series he has appeared in include "30 Rock" (2007-2013) and "Miracle Workers" (2019-2023).

Answer: Boardwalk Empire

Mixing TV appearances with film, music, and modelling, Michael Pitt appears as Jimmy Darmody in "Boardwalk Empire" (2010-2011). He also portrays Henry Parker in "Dawson's Creek" (1999-2000) and Mason Verger in the second season of "Hannibal" (2014). Most of his work is in film.

Answer: Boardwalk Empire

A Scottish actress, Kelly MacDonald was Emmy-nominated for her role as Margaret Thompson in "Boardwalk Empire" (2010-2014). She has mostly appeared in British TV series and films, with main roles in "Giri/Haji" (2019) and "Dept. Q" (2025). Film appearances of note include her debut in "Trainspotting" (1996), "No Country for Old Men" (2007), and reprising her role as Diane Coulston in "T2 Trainspotting" (2017).

Answer: Boardwalk Empire

Michael Shannon's film debut was in "Groundhog Day" (1993) and he received nominations for his performances in "Revolutionary Road" (2008), "99 Homes" (2014), and "Nocturnal Animals" (2016). Film and theatre have been his main media; however, he was also awarded two Screen Actor Guild Awards for his performance as Nelson Van Alden in "Boardwalk Empire" (2010-2014).

Answer: Homeland

Claire Danes has the role of CIA officer Carrie Mathison, the protagonist in the "Homeland" series (2011-2020). As well as winning awards for that role, she has won or been nominated for her roles in "My So-Called Life" (1994-1995), "Temple Grandin" (2010), and "Fleishman is in Trouble" (2022). Her film debut was "Little Women" (1994) and she has regularly appeared in films since then.

Answer: Homeland

A British actor, Damian Lewis gained some recognition on US TV as Major Richard Winters in "Band of Brothers" (2001), then as Charlie Crews in "Life" (2007-2009). His role in "Homeland" (2011-2014) as Nicholas Brody is a focus for Carrie Mathison, who sees him as a threat to the US. He followed this up with the role of hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod in "Billions" (2018-2023). He also appears in mostly British theatre, numerous films, and on British TV.

Answer: Homeland

Morena Baccarin's better-known appearances are in the science fiction and superhero genres, however, she also appears as Jessica Brody in "Homeland" (2011-2013). Her sci-fi TV series includes "Firefly" (2002-2003), "Stargate SG-1" (2006-2007), and "V" (2009-2011). She also has a role in "Gotham" (2015-2019) as well as "Deadpool" film appearances.

Answer: Homeland

British actor David Harewood has been appearing on TV and in films since 1990. In US TV series, he is best known for his role as David Estes in "Homeland" (2011-2012). He has two roles in the superhero drama "Supergirl" (2015-2021), namely as J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter and Hank Henshaw / Cyborg Superman. More recently, he appears in 5 episodes of the spy thriller series "The Agency" (2024) and in the crime drama "Happy Face" (2025).