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33 Mainly Actors quizzes and 350 Mainly Actors trivia questions.
1.
Picturing Leading Ladies
  Picturing Leading Ladies   best quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Rather than simply matching actresses to their roles in famous TV shows, this quiz requires you to match each name to a photo that suggests the show's title or some element of its plot. Good luck, and don't forget to click on the photos!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jun 26 24
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LadyNym gold member
Jun 26 24
842 plays
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  TV Guest Stars    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many actresses have 'made the rounds' as guest stars on popular tv series.
Difficult, 10 Qns, robert362, Apr 17 04
Difficult
robert362
1913 plays
3.
  What Child Is This?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the entertainment industry's best and brightest began their careers as child actors on TV. See if you can match the performer with their early television appearances.
Easier, 10 Qns, jmorrow, Dec 22 15
Easier
jmorrow editor
2428 plays
4.
  Force Quit   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many actors are forced to quit the roles for which they have become well-known. Can you match this selection of names to the shows from which they were fired?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 02 21
Easier
rossian editor
Mar 02 21
608 plays
5.
  TV Couples in Real Life   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the TV couples by their real names.
Easier, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Jun 11 23
Easier
nyirene330
Jun 11 23
894 plays
6.
  Guess Who? TV Style   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Try to guess well known actors who starred in multiple television series. Clues will include character names, shows and other particulars. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, johnnycat777, Jun 08 19
Easier
johnnycat777 gold member
Jun 08 19
1385 plays
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  Two Times a Lady    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match each actress with the two shows on which she appeared.
Easier, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Dec 17 19
Easier
nyirene330
Dec 17 19
635 plays
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  Canadians on TV    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The left-hand column contains the titles of ten TV shows, the right-hand column the names of ten Canadian actors. Match the actor to their show.
Easier, 10 Qns, Ampelos, May 13 21
Easier
Ampelos gold member
May 13 21
438 plays
9.
  Twice In A Lifetime    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will be about TV stars who are very well known for a role, then found success a second time in another role. Most of these will be fill in the blank questions and spelling counts. I don't think they'll be to hard. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Ms.Lady, Jan 05 14
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Ms.Lady
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10.
Match the television series with the actor who starred on it.
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, May 11 16
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1019 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Michael Landon scored with 'Bonanza', 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Highway to Heaven'. Who played his wife in 'Little House'?

From Quiz "TV Veterans"




11.
  No Way, I'm A Movie Star!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Movie star cross-overs in our favorite TV shows? I'll give a character name and scenario to be matched with its portrayer. The show will not always be provided in the question. Patrick Swayze is not the answer to ANY question!
Average, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Aug 15 15
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2080 plays
12.
  One TV Actor, Two Roles, Several Years Later   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Your task, should you decide to accept it, will be to match the correct TV actor to the description. Lots of clues, so pay attention. Knowledge of TV series theme songs is a plus. Good luck, have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Feb 20 15
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MaceoMack
729 plays
13.
  Don't I Know You From Somewhere?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whether trying to break into acting, remind people you're still alive or simply fill some time between movies, actors make appearances on TV shows for a myriad of reasons. Let's look at some folks who have guest starred on American television.
Average, 10 Qns, arthurdent001, Jun 23 15
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630 plays
14.
  Random Acts of Actolence   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten more or less randomly selected television roles and I'd like to know the actor playing each of them. But it wouldn't be me if that were all there is to it: maybe you can also ace this quiz by answering questions I didn't even ask.
Average, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Mar 17 17
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  Chain Letters: TV Stars of past and present    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In a Chain Letter quiz, the last letter of each answer will be the first letter of the next answer. Example: If the first answer is "Art Linkletter," the next one has to start with an "R." This quiz is on TV stars of past and present. Hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, mickeygreeneyes, Jul 22 09
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  TV Veterans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of the people in this quiz have been in at least three tv series.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Aug 21 13
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robert362
6124 plays
17.
  Character Actors    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
These are some of the often-seen, not always named actors whose names you may not know, but whose faces will ring a bell.
Tough, 15 Qns, tom2219, May 31 15
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tom2219
592 plays
18.
  Roy Scheider    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We're gonna need a bigger quiz! This talented actor has played a wide variety of roles, from reluctant hero to astronaut, from police officer to hired killer. Come, see how well you know him.
Average, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Apr 17 04
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Polaris101 gold member
539 plays
19.
"Code-3" is a response code used by emergency vehicles, advising use of "warning lights and siren". Match the "first responder" TV series with the actor.
Tough, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, May 19 16
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MaceoMack
422 plays
20.
  The Many Losses of Susan Lucci    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Susan Lucci endured nearly two decades of heartache before winning a coveted Emmy for her work on "All My Children". This quiz is devoted to Susan's infamous losing streak.
Average, 10 Qns, cag1970, Apr 17 04
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cag1970
469 plays
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  Pilot Episode Guest Stars    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Often, to get a TV show off the ground, a special guest star (from movies or TV) will make a cameo appearance. Can you identify the famous guest stars that appeared in these shows' pilot or first episodes?
Tough, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Nov 08 17
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TonyTheDad gold member
242 plays
22.
  Cowboys Never Die, They Move to Other Series    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a television cowboy's true name and character name, you identify the series he moved on to either star or co-star in.
Average, 10 Qns, AirBossJohnson, Jul 18 13
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AirBossJohnson
1015 plays
23.
  Twice In A Lifetime II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will be a quiz about TV stars who are famous for two different roles. They will be fill-in-the-blank and spelling counts, but I don't think they will be very hard. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Ms.Lady, Apr 17 04
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Ms.Lady
5012 plays
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  Have I Seen Them Somewhere Before? #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about my favorite actors and actresses that got started on one show and became successful on another or more. Or, they became popular because they were recognized on one show and went on to guest star on other shows or movies.
Tough, 10 Qns, iluvjjc4ever, May 02 04
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iluvjjc4ever
1622 plays
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  Famous Actors, Before They Were Famous   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever watched a TV show, and recognized some actor in a random role? This quiz is all about those now-famous actors, before they hit the big time.
Tough, 10 Qns, swgolde, Jul 14 09
Tough
swgolde
852 plays
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  Famous Actors in Not-So-Famous Shows    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Too often, great actors and actresses accept roles in shows and movies that are less than successful. How much do you know about famous actors in small-screen flops?
Tough, 10 Qns, swgolde, Jul 13 09
Tough
swgolde
841 plays
27.
  Wonderful Women in Television    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The television world is full of beautiful and talented women. Can you name the women in this quiz?
Tough, 15 Qns, MommyPanda, May 22 11
Tough
MommyPanda
5568 plays
28.
  Twice In A Lifetime III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will be a quiz on TV stars who are famous for two different roles. These will be fill-in-the-blank and spelling counts. They shouldn't be very hard. Hope you like it!
Tough, 10 Qns, Ms.Lady, Apr 17 04
Tough
Ms.Lady
3873 plays
29.
  Mini-Me: The Television Version    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the younger actor with the older actor who played the same part. The TV show or series the characters were in will be given.
Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Jan 05 20
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pennie1478 gold member
Jan 05 20
173 plays
30.
  The Many Roles of Hugh Bonneville (TV Edition)    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the television role that Hugh Bonneville played with the brief description of the role.
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Mar 31 20
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bernie73 gold member
Mar 31 20
108 plays
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  Have I Seen Them Somewhere Before? #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is the second installment of my quiz for my favorite actors and actresses that got their start on one show and became popular on another or more or went on to guest star on other shows or movies. Not all questions come from the show.
Average, 10 Qns, iluvjjc4ever, Jun 11 10
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iluvjjc4ever
999 plays
32.
  Guess Who's Guesting    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on many actors who guest starred on various sitcoms and dramas before hitting it big. You just need to guess which one it is. Good luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, diamondjim68, Sep 05 11
Difficult
diamondjim68
541 plays
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  Actors Playing Two Roles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sometimes an actor, who played a guest character, returns to play yet another character or even a full-time starring role. Or vice versa.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Apr 17 04
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TonyTheDad gold member
3617 plays

Mainly Actors Trivia Questions

1. This "Witness" actor appeared in the first and second episodes of "Criminal Minds" in flashbacks as The Footpath Killer.

From Quiz
Pilot Episode Guest Stars

Answer: Lukas Haas

Lukas Haas was only 9 years old when he starred as the young Amish boy Samuel in "Witness" (1985). It was only his second movie appearance. Since then, he has appeared in over 50 movies and almost 28 TV shows, either as a guest star or recurring character.

2. From 1986 to 1994, "L.A. Law" kept viewers glued to their screens. In the show's fourth and fifth season, the actress playing antagonist Rosalind Shays certainly contributed to this - who is she?

From Quiz Random Acts of Actolence

Answer: Diana Muldaur

The portrayal of the ruthless associate in her last significant television outing earned Mrs. Muldaur two Emmy nominations, although she won neither of them. The other options were all main characters: Susan Ruttan played secretary Roxanne Melman throughout the entire series, Conchata Ferrell was season 6 main Susan Bloom and Sheila Kelly portrayed intern Gwen Taylor in seasons 4 to 7.

3. This child star captured TV audiences' hearts as 12-year-old Kevin Arnold on six seasons of "The Wonder Years", before going on to have a successful career both in front of and behind the camera. What child is this?

From Quiz What Child Is This?

Answer: Fred Savage

Fred Savage had memorable roles in films like "The Princess Bride" and "The Boy Who Could Fly" and on the television shows "The Twilight Zone" and "Crime Story", before being cast as the protagonist on "The Wonder Years", which ran for six seasons on ABC between 1988 and 1993. The show depicted life growing up in America in the 1960s, and won numerous awards, including an Emmy and Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy Series, as well as a Peabody. In 1989, Savage became the youngest Emmy nominee for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the tender age of 13. Savage followed up "The Wonder Years" with guest roles in various shows and starring roles in a couple of short-lived series, while developing his career as a director, working almost exclusively in TV sitcoms like "Modern Family", "2 Broke Girls", and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". In 2015, Savage returned to a starring role on a television series when he was cast opposite Rob Lowe in the sitcom "The Grinder".

4. In 1959, his character worked on the family ranch in the silver state. In 1974, he worked hard on his own land with his family somewhere in Minnesota. You're a hard working man Eugene. Which talented actor would fit this description?

From Quiz One TV Actor, Two Roles, Several Years Later

Answer: Michael Landon

Michael Landon starred as Ben Cartwright's youngest son Joseph on the long running, highly rated series "Bonanza". The series ran for 14 seasons from 1959 through 1973. The series followed the Cartwright family on their sprawling ranch, The Ponderosa, in the state of Nevada. Nevada is nicknamed "The Silver State". Several years later, Michael Landon starred as Charles Ingalls, the patriarch of a family of settlers on "Little House on the Prairie". The series aired for nine seasons from 1974 through 1983. The story was about a hard working farmer in the community of Walnut Grove, Minnesota, and his struggles and sometime hardships of raising his family. In addition to his starring role, Landon directed 87 of the 203 episodes of the series. Michael Landon was featured in over 55 movie and television roles during his career. He starred in three successful television series ("Highway to Heaven" 1984-1989, "Little House on the Prairie" and "Bonanza"), Landon served as executive producer or producer for 13 film projects, directed 15 film projects, and was a writer on 12 projects. Michael Landon was the stage name used by Eugene Maurice Orowitz. Landon (Orowitz) was born on October 31, 1936 in Forest Hills, Queens, New York and passed away on July 1, 1991 from pancreatic cancer in Malibu, Los Angeles, California.

5. When I was young, I lived life "One Day at a Time". As I grew older, I was "Touched by an Angel". When I hit middle age, I was surprised to find that I was "Hot in Cleveland". Who am I?

From Quiz Guess Who? TV Style

Answer: Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Bertinelli starred as Barbara Cooper Royer on "One Day at a Time". She played an angel named Gloria on "Touched by an Angel", and Melanie Moretti on "Hot in Cleveland". She also starred in two other television programs: "Sydney", which aired for just one season in 1990, and "Cafe Americain", which ran 18 episodes from 1993-1994. Valerie got her start by acting in a commercial for J.C. Penny at age 12. She has been a spokesperson for the Jenny Craig weight loss program and has starred in several made-for-television movies. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 22, 2012.

6. This actor was the voice of Magilla Gorilla, and he played other such roles as Sam the butcher on "The Brady Bunch" and Barney Hefner on "All in the Family". Who was he?

From Quiz Character Actors

Answer: Allan Melvin

Born in 1923, Allan Melvin first starred on shows like "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961-1966) as Rob's army buddy. He appeared as Alice's boyfriend Sam on "The Brady Bunch" (1969-1974) and as Archie's neighbor Barney on "All in the Family" (1971-1979). He died in 2008.

7. Robert Maschio twice appeared on "Spin City" as Officer Carney. He is better known for his recurring role on "Scrubs." What is his character's name on "Scrubs?"

From Quiz Famous Actors, Before They Were Famous

Answer: Dr. Todd "The Todd" Quinlan

On "Spin City," Maschio's character gave The Mayor (Barry Bostwick) a parking ticket. He was then given a promotion to the S.W.A.T. Team, evidently as a way to prevent the parking ticket from being paid.

8. She acted on the Australian western TV series "Five Mile Creek" as Annie. However, she is slightly better known for her movie roles, such as in "Billy Bathgate," for which she was nominated for her first of seven Golden Globes.

From Quiz Famous Actors in Not-So-Famous Shows

Answer: Nicole Kidman

Her seven Golden Globe nominations came from roles in "Billy Bathgate," "To Die For" (Won), "Moulin Rouge!" (Won), "The Others," "The Hours" (Won), "Cold Mountain," and "Birth." She is also the winner of one Oscar.

9. James Arness played Marshal Matt Dillion for the entire 20 year run of the western series "Gunsmoke." Which series did Arness star in after "Gunsmoke"?

From Quiz Cowboys Never Die, They Move to Other Series

Answer: McClain's Law

The series ran for one season (1981-1982). Homicide Detective Jim McClain was forced to retire after being injured on the job, and being deemed unfit for police duty. McClain spent the next 15 years working with a partner on a fishing boat. When McClain's partner was robbed and killed, McClain was frustrated that the police were not doing enough to find the killer. McClain sought to be reinstated into the police department, a move the current head of homicide strongly opposed. McClain was reinstated, apprehended the killer, then chose to remain on the police department. Arness also starred in both the mini-series (1977 and 1978) and the television series (1979) on "How the West Was Won" as well as in five made-for-television "Gunsmoke" movies.

10. Deidre Hall is best known for her role as Dr. Marlena Evans Black on the soap opera "Days of our Lives". She also starred on "Our House" with Wilford Brimley while on "Days". What was her character's name?

From Quiz Have I Seen Them Somewhere Before? #2

Answer: Jessie Witherspoon

Deidre played a widowed mother of three. She finally left "Days" to concentrate on this show and to try to have kids. She was also in "Electa Woman and Dyna Girl", "Woman on the Ledge", "Op Center", "Take My Daughters, Please", "And the Sea Will Tell", "For the Very First Time", "Never Say Never:The Deidre Hall Story", "Perry Mason:Case of the All-Star Assassin", "Columbo:Columbo Cries Wolf", "Murder She Wrote", "Wiseguy", etc. Thankfully, four years later, she came back to "Days" and reprised the role that we all loved her in.

11. What was the name of the character Roy Scheider played on "SeaQuest DSV"?

From Quiz Roy Scheider

Answer: Nathan Bridger

Roy Scheider played Capt. Nathan Bridger, who is asked to return to active service to assume command of the SeaQuest DSV, a powerful undersea vessel which he designed. The show takes place in the 21st century when the oceans have been colonized. It ran from 1993 to 1995, and also starred Stephanie Beacham, Jonathan Brandis, Royce Applegate, Michael Ironside, Ted Raimi and Michael DeLuise.

12. Dorothy Lyman was best recognized as Naomi Harper on "Mama's Family". What show was she on before "Mama's Family" that made the character of Naomi possible?

From Quiz Have I Seen Them Somewhere Before? #1

Answer: "All My Children"

Dorothy Lyman was the original Opal. It won her two Emmy awards. The character of Opal on "All My Children" was so believable and so much like the character of Naomi that Carol Burnett asked Dorothy if she would be Naomi. She agreed and so Naomi was born. After she did "Mama's Family" she directed a few episodes of "The Nanny" and even guest starred in a few as well. She has even been in her share of movies.

13. Susan Lucci's losing streak began during the 1977-78 season, when which actress won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series?

From Quiz The Many Losses of Susan Lucci

Answer: Laurie Heinemann

In 1977-78, Susan Lucci was one of seven nominees for this Daytime Emmy, including "All My Children" castmate (and 1972-73 Emmy winner) Mary Fickett. But it was Laurie Heinemann, who played Sharley on NBC's "Another World" from 1975 to 1977, who took home the prize.

14. He hosted one of the most popular variety shows of all time. It debuted in 1948 and was originally called "Toast of the Town." What was his full name?

From Quiz Chain Letters: TV Stars of past and present

Answer: Ed Sullivan

Ed was a likeable guy, and he put on a great show, but his odd way of standing and talking made him a popular target for impressionists, especially Will Jordan and John Byner. "Really big show" was his favorite expression.

15. This 'M*A*S*H' actor played guest character Gen. Bartford Hamilton Steele before becoming a regular cast member.

From Quiz Actors Playing Two Roles

Answer: Harry Morgan

He played Col. Potter, who replaced Lt. Col. Blake.

16. What woman was fired by CBS after her interview with Newt Gingrich's mother?

From Quiz Wonderful Women in Television

Answer: Connie Chung

Connie Chung 'tricked' Mrs. Gingrich into telling what Newt really felt about Hillary Clinton. She called her a very nasty name!

17. James Garner did well in 'Maverick' and 'Rockford Files', but also had a less successful western series.

From Quiz TV Veterans

Answer: Nichols

It didn't catch on.

18. He was Little Joe Cartwright on 'Bonanza' and went on to play Charles(Pa) Ingalls on 'Little House on the Prairie'. Who was he?

From Quiz Twice In A Lifetime III

Answer: Michael Landon

He also played Jonathan on 'Highway to Heaven'.

19. He played the Andy Taylor in his self-titled show and Ben Matlock on 'Matlock'. Who is he?

From Quiz Twice In A Lifetime II

Answer: Andy Griffith

Sometimes I think it would be nice to live in Mayberry!

20. He played Opie on 'The Andy Griffith Show' then went on to play Richie on 'Happy Days'. Who is he?

From Quiz Twice In A Lifetime

Answer: Ron Howard & Ronny Howard

Player doiknow sent me a note saying she heard Opie was named for an old bandleader named Opie Cates. Andy Griffith and Sheldon Leonard were fans of his. Thanks for the information doiknow! Ron Howard went on to become a very successful film director.

21. From the West Coast to the East: "Key West" was a thirteen episode series in 1993 focusing on an aspiring writer (Fisher Stevens) who suddenly got his opportunity due to a lottery win. Who, however, played the mayor of Key West in the series?

From Quiz Random Acts of Actolence

Answer: Denise Crosby

When Seamus O'Neill, an unassuming factory worker, strikes the jackpot, he moves to Key West to walk in the footsteps of his idol, Ernest Hemingway. He soon finds that not only Hemingway, but most of Key West's residents are rather eccentric, among them Dr. Clarke (Myers), Sheriff Jefferson (Thompson), Savannah Sumner (Tilly) and, of course, mayor Chaucy Caldwell, masterfully portrayed by Crosby.

22. Today he is best known for helming films like "Apollo 13" and "A Beautiful Mind", but he will always be remembered as little Opie Taylor in "The Andy Griffith Show" and Richie Cunningham in "Happy Days". What Oscar winning director is this?

From Quiz What Child Is This?

Answer: Ron Howard

Ron Howard might be best known as a respected movie director and producer, responsible for such films as "Splash", "Cocoon", "Apollo 13" and "A Beautiful Mind" (for which he won an Oscar), but he started his career in front of the camera as a child actor. When he was just five years old, he played a boy who desperately wanted a dog in an episode of "General Electric Theater", which led to his first big break when Sheldon Leonard cast him in "The Andy Griffith Show" as Opie Taylor, the precocious son of a small-town sheriff. Howard appeared in all eight seasons of the show, and his favorite episode was based on a real life incident in which his father called him out while umpiring a baseball game when he was actually safe. He went on to join the cast of "Happy Days" as Richie Cunningham, who was a central character for seven seasons until he left to join the army (in real life, Howard left the show to concentrate on his career as a director). Howard remained close to his two TV dads (Tom Bosley and Andy Griffith) until their deaths in 2010 and 2012. In 2013, Howard was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.

23. In real life, I appeared on the cover of TV Guide 22 times and my battle with pancreatic cancer was highly publicized. On television, I am fondly remembered for portraying Little Joe Cartwright, Charles Ingalls and Jonathan Smith. Who am I?

From Quiz Guess Who? TV Style

Answer: Michael Landon

Michael Landon's real name was Eugene Maurice Orowitz and he was born in Queens, New York in 1936. He died in 1991 from pancreatic cancer. He was married three times and had nine children. He starred in three long running television series: "Bonanza"(1959-1973), "Little House on the Prairie"(1974-1983), and "Highway to Heaven"(1984-1989). He was also a writer, director and producer in the world of television.

24. When Tom Hanks guest starred on "Happy Days", what part did he play?

From Quiz Guess Who's Guesting

Answer: A childhood nemesis of Fonzie's

Hanks guest starred in a 1982 episode as a punk Fonzie pushed off a swing as a kid, and vowed to even up the score ever since. Hanks previously starred in the 1980-82 sitcom "Bosom Buddies" with Peter Scolari and Donna Dixon. He later made a few guest appearances on the 1982 hit sitcom "Family Ties". He eventually became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, starring in many major movies such as "Philadelphia" (1993), "Forrest Gump" (1994), "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and "The Green Mile" (2000).

25. Which D-Lister, also known for her role on "Suddenly Susan," appeared as Susan Klein on an episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?"

From Quiz Famous Actors, Before They Were Famous

Answer: Kathy Griffin

Besides being a hysterical comedienne, Kathy Griffin is also an accomplished improv artist. Having started out as a member of The Groundlings, Griffin has also appeared on "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

26. Although he is better known for his role in "Revenge of the Nerds," and for acting as Dan Conner on television, he also starred in "Normal, Ohio," which was cancelled in 2000 after less than a season.

From Quiz Famous Actors in Not-So-Famous Shows

Answer: John Goodman

John Goodman played Dan Conner in the show "Roseanne." He is also known for having played Fred Flintstone in the live-action movie "The Flintstones."

27. Drake Hogestyn is best known for his role as John Black on "Days of our Lives". But, "Days" isn't his first television role. What show was he on before he landed his popular role on "Days"?

From Quiz Have I Seen Them Somewhere Before? #2

Answer: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"

Yep, Drake was in the short lived series "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" before his role on "Days". This series was the spinoff show for the movie of the same name. Drake didn't plan on being an actor until he got injured playing minor league baseball. He was in the right place at the right time. We are all thankful he chose acting.

28. Roy Scheider was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in "The French Connection". What was the name of his character?

From Quiz Roy Scheider

Answer: Buddy Russo

"The French Connection" starred Gene Hackman, Tony Lo Bianco, Fernando Rey and Bill Hickman. It was nominated for a total of eight Oscars, and won five, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Hackman). Roy Scheider played the character Frank Ligourin in "Klute", Buddy Manucci in "The Seven-Ups" and Frank Murphy in "Blue Thunder".

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