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Match the character to the actor, actor to character, or even character from one show to a role the actor played on another show.
53 quizzes and 585 trivia questions.
1.
  Classify the Three-Time Champs    
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
TV Star with Three Hits
Many television actors are remembered for one good role. Others may be talented or lucky enough to have two. But having three starring or break-out roles is rare. In this quiz, match the character names with the actors who played them.
Easier, 15 Qns, PootyPootwell, Mar 19 24
Easier
PootyPootwell gold member
Mar 19 24
438 plays
2.
  US TV Series: Who's Who   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Just drag over and drop the name of the actor/actress who played the character given in the TV series.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Jun 06 23
Very Easy
shipyardbernie gold member
Jun 06 23
851 plays
3.
  Who Played The Hubby?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since I wrote a quiz about actresses who played wives on popular TV series, I thought it was time that I followed it up with a quiz about actors who played husbands on TV programs.
Easier, 10 Qns, mayneeyak, Apr 03 20
Easier
mayneeyak
Apr 03 20
3622 plays
4.
  Iconic TV characters Part One   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many television characters are indelibly etched into our psyche and are undeniably identified to a certain actor/actress. Match the character to the person who is most associated with them.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Desimac, Oct 07 19
Very Easy
Desimac gold member
Oct 07 19
1272 plays
5.
  Your Mothers' Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the TV mother with the actress who played her.
Easier, 10 Qns, nyirene330, May 05 16
Easier
nyirene330
1660 plays
6.
  Two's Company   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Pick the actor/actress who matches up with two of their TV roles.
Easier, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Sep 06 16
Easier
nyirene330
1250 plays
7.
  My TV Character: Who Am I? (2)    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many actors and actresses are sometimes well remembered by the characters they portrayed on television. Can you identify the character and the actor or actress they may have portrayed on US or British television?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Oct 21 20
Very Easy
zambesi
Oct 21 20
1395 plays
8.
  Women of the Century   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each of the actresses in this quiz appeared for at least 100 episodes on an American TV show. I will give you the character and TV show, you will give me the actress.
Easier, 10 Qns, tazman6619, Apr 12 14
Easier
tazman6619 gold member
4345 plays
9.
  Why Don't You Love Me Anymore?   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
This quiz was inspired by the song "How Could She?" released by gothic metal band Type O Negative. Each of these female characters were name dropped in the song. All you need to do is match each character to the actress who played her.
Easier, 15 Qns, RedHook13, Apr 17 21
Easier
RedHook13 gold member
Apr 17 21
538 plays
10.
  My TV Character: Who Am I? (4)    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many actors and actresses are sometimes well remembered by the characters they portrayed on television. Can you match the character with the actor or actress who portrayed them on US or British television?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Oct 29 20
Very Easy
zambesi
Oct 29 20
1191 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who acted the part of Frank Hardy, the guy who went on to play on some soap operas?

From Quiz "The People of "The Hardy Boys"/"Nancy Drew" Show"




11.
  Skin Deep 3 (Top 10 T.V. Beauties)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
These beauties came into our homes through the magic of television. Match the celebrity with one of her iconic T.V. roles, and you'll reveal the top 10 most beautiful television actresses.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, mj20, Jan 04 22
Very Easy
mj20
Jan 04 22
509 plays
12.
  My TV Character: Who Am I? (3)    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many actors and actresses are sometimes well remembered by the characters they portrayed on television. Can you identify the character and the actor or actress they may have portrayed on US or British television?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, May 26 22
Very Easy
zambesi
May 26 22
1221 plays
13.
  My TV Character: Who Am I? (5)    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many actors and actresses are sometimes well remembered by the characters they portrayed on television. Can you identify the character and the Actor or Actress they may have portrayed on US or British television?
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Nov 09 20
Easier
zambesi
Nov 09 20
1127 plays
14.
  Quittin' Time   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Match the characters who left their shows prematurely with the actors who played them.
Easier, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Dec 12 19
Easier
nyirene330
Dec 12 19
674 plays
15.
  What Character Goes with What TV Show?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Simply match the character with the the correct TV show. This will only include regulars, not guest stars.
Easier, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Jun 27 16
Easier
Ilona_Ritter gold member
1383 plays
16.
  One + One = This One   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I'll provide two TV characters and you pick the actor who played them.
Easier, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Feb 24 17
Easier
Gamemaster1967 gold member
791 plays
17.
  My TV character nickname. Who Am I?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many actors and actresses become know by their nickname rather than their character name on television. Can you match the actor or actress by their character's nickname?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zambesi, Sep 30 20
Very Easy
zambesi
Sep 30 20
1006 plays
18.
Match the television series with the actress whose character name is mentioned or referred to in the title.
Easier, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, May 02 16
Easier
MaceoMack
1349 plays
19.
  Twofer   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the correct actor or actress with two of their TV roles.
Easier, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Jul 06 17
Easier
nyirene330
Jul 06 17
786 plays
20.
  One Actor/Two Roles    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the actors with their two different roles.
Easier, 10 Qns, nyirene330, May 27 17
Easier
nyirene330
777 plays
21.
  Things Are Not Always What they Seem    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Sometimes things aren't what they seem. Sometimes a male actor plays a female character on tv. These may be regular or guest appearances. Match the character with the actor.
Easier, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Jul 13 21
Easier
Ilona_Ritter gold member
Jul 13 21
482 plays
22.
  Who Plays the Missus?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sometimes the ladies who play the wives of TV characters don't get any credit. This quiz will give you the the character name of TV series wife or program and you have to choose the actress who played her.
Easier, 10 Qns, mayneeyak, Jun 13 21
Easier
mayneeyak
Jun 13 21
1597 plays
23.
Match the youthful performer with the television series they played a role on. Enjoy, and good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Apr 28 16
Average
MaceoMack
987 plays
24.
  We Knew Them When   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Many famous actors started on TV. For each star, select the TV character and show in which he/she appeared as a recurring character.
Average, 15 Qns, chicagojanet, Apr 23 21
Average
chicagojanet
Apr 23 21
2404 plays
25.
  Is My Sarcasm Showing?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sarcasm is the life blood of many TV series, especially for comic relief. This quiz will look at 10 of the most sarcastic characters from American TV.
Average, 10 Qns, tazman6619, Apr 04 15
Average
tazman6619 gold member
1077 plays
26.
  Kids and Their Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Match the kid with the character they played.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Jun 09 13
Average
nyirene330
660 plays
27.
  Aliens Doctors Vampires and Such   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You match the actor with the roles I've offered.
Average, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Jun 01 15
Average
Gamemaster1967 gold member
565 plays
28.
  That's Not Your Age!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is devoted to the many actors who have ummm.... fooled us by portraying children on television even though they were a tad bit older. I hope you enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, joemc37, Mar 09 16
Average
joemc37
2939 plays
29.
  Television Moms    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A mix of hard and easy questions about TV moms and the actresses that portrayed them.
Difficult, 25 Qns, TonyTheDad, Apr 13 17
Difficult
TonyTheDad gold member
9204 plays
30.
  Who's Your Daddy?    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I will give you the character name of a TV parent; you need to match it to the star who played the role.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Dec 18 16
Average
nyirene330
633 plays
31.
  Who Played Me: Part III    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you identify the actor or actress who played these characters in some TV Classics of the 50s and 60s.
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Dec 11 16
Easier
zambesi
970 plays
32.
  Actors/Characters with the Same Name    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many times, an actor's character on TV will have the same first name as the actor themselves. See what you know about these roles.
Average, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Mar 12 15
Average
TonyTheDad gold member
5620 plays
33.
  On a Role (or two)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you match the actor with his/her different tv roles?
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Feb 26 22
Average
nyirene330
Feb 26 22
1221 plays
34.
  They Lived With Their Boots On   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We want the hero alive when the final credits roll, right? Each question will mention a television character who did not die during the series - well, as far as we the viewing audience knew. All westerns, original broadcast dates vary.
Average, 10 Qns, cowboybluedog, Sep 24 20
Average
cowboybluedog gold member
Sep 24 20
433 plays
35.
  Match the Actress to Her Role    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will describe a role and you select the correct actress that played that role.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Dec 24 13
Average
bilig
3003 plays
36.
  Match the Character to the TV Actor/Actress    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
All you have to do is match the character on a TV show to the actor/actress who portrays them. Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, reddcheetah04, Aug 06 11
Average
reddcheetah04
5941 plays
37.
  TV Shows I Love That Everyone Else Hates    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about 3 of my favorite tv shows: "The Night Shift", "Bewitched", and "Fawlty Towers." Help me match the characters to the actors on these tv shows.
Easier, 10 Qns, frosty123, Jul 24 20
Easier
frosty123
Jul 24 20
538 plays
38.
  Who Played The Detective?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are so many great television detectives. How many of them do you know? I hope you enjoy doing the quiz as much as you liked watching these sleuths in action!
Average, 10 Qns, Beckyel, Sep 28 13
Average
Beckyel
3123 plays
39.
  Character Actors    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The curse of the actor is to be typecast - associated with one character all their career. Here are 10 actors who had multiple different starring roles. Identify them from their characters.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Sep 24 12
Average
darksplash
825 plays
40.
  And Also Starring . . .   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
They weren't first billed, but do you remember these lovable costars from '80s and '90s sitcoms?
Average, 10 Qns, jdaros, Dec 29 15
Average
jdaros
1474 plays
41.
  Match The Actress To Her Role II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will describe a role and you select the correct actress that played that role.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Jul 22 09
Average
bilig
2378 plays
42.
  I'm Not an Actor, But I Play One on TV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is dedicated to 'that guy!'. You know, the guy you've seen in so many movies and TV shows but just don't know his name. The character actors who never quite made it to the A-list. This one's tough, see how many you recognize.
Tough, 10 Qns, seekernym, Sep 10 17
Tough
seekernym
Sep 10 17
506 plays
43.
  The Face Not The Image 3: More TV Drama Stars    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It can be so frustrating when we see a show on TV and can't identify the actors. If you are a real 'couch potato', you should have few problems matching these characters with their players.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jun 29 09
Average
darksplash
819 plays
44.
  The Face Not The Image 2: TV Drama Stars    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this sequel to "TV Soap Stars", your task is to match the actors with the characters of some well known TV dramas.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Nov 19 22
Average
darksplash
Nov 19 22
653 plays
45.
  It's Always Going To Be Abby, Abbie or Abigail    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I'll give you the actress and series, and you pick her Abby, Abbie, or Abigail. SPOILERS may be contained within.
Average, 10 Qns, Gamemaster1967, Mar 13 16
Average
Gamemaster1967 gold member
224 plays
46.
  First Name's The Same    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Characters from television with the same name as the person that played them. Give me the first name, or the whole name of the person that played them. Watch your spelling.
Tough, 15 Qns, Jellee, Nov 06 12
Tough
Jellee
3322 plays
47.
  Only Fools and Hearses    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Sadly several of those involved with "Only Fools And Horses" have died since the show began in 1981. Match the individual with their role in the programme or the prequel "Rock & Chips".
Average, 10 Qns, KentQuizzer, Sep 18 17
Average
KentQuizzer gold member
Sep 18 17
227 plays
48.
  Actors and Actressess on TV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An easy quiz about who played who on different TV-series.
Average, 10 Qns, Lola79, Nov 07 12
Average
Lola79
3758 plays
49.
  Will the "Right" Actress Please Stand Up?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You are watching a new game show called, "Will the 'Right' Actress Please Stand Up." How many of these actresses would you get right, if you were a contestant?
Average, 10 Qns, Emma058, Mar 02 13
Average
Emma058 gold member
718 plays
50.
  The People of "The Hardy Boys"/"Nancy Drew" Show    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the "Hardy Boys"/"Nancy Drew" TV show from the 70's. I will give you the name of the character and you will choose what their real name is. If you like my quiz please rate it. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, 101frizzle, Nov 30 14
Average
101frizzle
681 plays
51.
  Where Else Have You Seen Me (Besides 'Buffy')?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many actors that have appeared on 'Buffy, the Vampire Slayer' have also appeared on another 'teen' show, mostly 'Dawson's Creek.' I'll give you the characters they played on 'Buffy' and another show, and you pick the actor/actress. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, tvfanatic23, Jun 03 11
Average
tvfanatic23
1877 plays
52.
  Who Are They Really?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the people who portray various characters on TV. Good luck!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, KAREDEVF1, Feb 19 07
Very Difficult
KAREDEVF1
983 plays
53.
  Familiar Faces From "Dawson's Creek" To "BtVS"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Two of my favorite shows have many guest stars in common. I will give you the CHARACTER'S name from "Dawson's Creek", and you tell me the CHARACTER'S name from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Tough, 15 Qns, adwandltw1, Sep 16 04
Tough
adwandltw1
577 plays

Matching Character and Actor Trivia Questions

1. I've played an alien named Isabel and a doctor named Isobel. One of them lived in Roswell (1999) and the other in Seattle (2005).

From Quiz
Aliens Doctors Vampires and Such

Answer: Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl's career took off after she accepted the part of Isobel "Izzie" Stevens on "Grey's Anatomy" in 2005. She left the series in 2010 and starred in quite a few romantic comedies before taking a serious role on "State of Affairs". "Roswell" lasted for three seasons and was created by Jason Katims. Katims went on to create "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood" for television. Jennifer Aniston famously played Rachel Green on "Friends" and Emilia Clarke has played Daenerys on "Game of Thrones".

2. Which 'friend' is the most likely to have uttered: "I'm not great at the advice... Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?"

From Quiz Is My Sarcasm Showing?

Answer: Chandler Bing

In episode 17 of season 8 of "Friends", "The One with the Tea Leaves", Rachel and Chandler are discussing the awkwardness that Rachel and Joey are feeling after Joey told Rachel he loved her and she did not reciprocate his feelings. In a moment of candor Chandler stated the above quote. Chandler was portrayed by Matthew Perry, Rachel by Jennifer Aniston, and Joey by Matt LeBlanc. Chandler's sarcasm was developed at an early age as a defense mechanism because of the dysfunctional family he came from. His mother was an erotic novelist and his father was a drag queen. They divorced early in Chandler's life. Not only this but they gave him the middle name of Muriel. The kid did not stand a chance.

3. What was the name of the title character played by Emmanuel Lewis in the 1983 sitcom which also starred Alex Karras?

From Quiz Kids and Their Characters

Answer: Webster Long

Emmanuel Lewis played Webster Long in the situation comedy "Webster" from 1983 through 1989. Webster was small, cute and funny; he was the orphaned son of a former teammate of retired professional football player George Papadapolis and his new socialite wife, Katherine. The Papadapolises (or is that Papadapoli?) decided to adopt Webster and this mismatched threesome led to some very funny and endearing moments.

4. In front of you sit three blonde ladies, who all starred on the hit show, "The Brady Bunch." You are told that the one you are looking for is the youngest sister, Cindy Brady. Which "right" actress will stand up?

From Quiz Will the "Right" Actress Please Stand Up?

Answer: Susan Olsen

Susan Olsen is a well respected artist. She has released a limited edition of prints titled "Fluffart". She has a son who has Asperger's Syndrome.

5. Which actress played both Brenda Walsh on "Beverly Hills, 90210" and Prue Halliwell in "Charmed"?

From Quiz On a Role (or two)

Answer: Shannen Doherty

Ms. Doherty played the good girl on "Beverly Hills, 90210" with her twin brother Brandon (Jason Priestly) who moved from Minneapolis to Beverly Hills. The show ran from 1990 through May, 2000. She was also one of the original three sister witches on "Charmed" from 1998 to 2001, before being replaced by Rose Mcgowan. The incorrect choices are the other lead actresses who played Paige Matthews, Phoebe Halliwell and Piper Halliwell, respectively.

6. Go way back to the early seventies and you'll find that I played the role of the husband/father on the immensely popular "The Brady Bunch". Who am I?

From Quiz Who Played The Hubby?

Answer: Robert Reed

Robert Reed played the father for the series "The Brady Bunch", which was another successful sitcom from the mind of Sherwood Schwartz, creator of "Gilligan's Island". Reed's TV wife was played by Florence Henderson. The theme of the show concentrated on the trials and tribulations of a blended family which was formed when Robert's character, Mike Brady, a man raising three sons, marries Carol Ann Martin, a woman raising three daughters. The series ran for a little more than four and one-half years from September, 1969, until March, 1974.

7. Which actress played Elaine Nardo on "Taxi" and Ava Evans Newton on "Evening Shade"?

From Quiz Women of the Century

Answer: Marilu Henner

Marilu Henner was on "Taxi" for 114 episodes and on "Evening Shade" for 98 episodes. She has many other movie and TV credits to her name. She has since authored eight diet and health related books and did a show on the "Discovery Channel" called "Shape Up Your Life" based on these books.

8. Everyone knows that Michael J. Fox starred as Alex P. Keaton in "Family Ties," but do you remember who played his sister Mallory?

From Quiz And Also Starring . . .

Answer: Justine Bateman

Justine's brother Jason is also an actor. Jason has starred in "Arrested Development" and "Hancock."

9. He had an instinctive idea of what was right, and what was right was usually the law, the whole law and nothing but the law. Who played Jack McCoy in "Law & Order"?

From Quiz The Face Not The Image 2: TV Drama Stars

Answer: Sam Waterston

Set in New York City, "Law & Order" told the story of a crime first from the police point of view, and then from that of the court proceedings. After its debut in October 1990, the show was a regular awards-winner, including a Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series for Sam Waterston in 1999. He joined in the fifth season in 1994 and went on to appear in 333 consecutive episodes before his first break, in January 2009. The character of Jack McCoy was appointed Executive Assistant District Attorney in 1994 and was appointed DA at the end of Season 17. Sam Waterston was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on November 15 1940. He appeared in many theatre productions and movie roles included "Savages" (1972), "The Great Gatsby" (1974), "Capricorn One" (1978), Heaven's Gate (1980).

10. Who portrayed Malcom's father, Hal, on "Malcolm In The Middle"?

From Quiz Who Are They Really?

Answer: Bryan Cranston

Though the family's last name was never revealed, many believe that it is Wilkerson. However, in one episode, Francis drops an ID badge and on it, the last name is listed as "Nolastname". Bryan Cranston also portrayed dentist Tim Whatley on "Seinfeld".

11. Cecilia Smith appeared for two seasons on "7th Heaven". She was Simon's girlfriend and was later Martin's girlfriend. Who played Cecilia?

From Quiz Match The Actress To Her Role II

Answer: Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson was the younger sister of pop star Jessica Simpson. She also had her own television show "The Ashlee Simpson Show". After she left the cast of "7th Heaven" she pursued her music career. He debut album "Autobiography" was released in 2004

12. Who acted the part of Frank Hardy, the guy who went on to play on some soap operas?

From Quiz The People of "The Hardy Boys"/"Nancy Drew" Show

Answer: Parker Stevenson

Parker Stevenson was born on June 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA. He married and then later divorced actress Kirstie Alley ("Cheers") and has two children. He went on to act on many TV shows and soap operas including "Falcon Crest", "Baywatch", "Gunsmoke", "The Love Boat", and "Murder, She Wrote".

13. Which detective was played by Tyne Daly?

From Quiz Who Played The Detective?

Answer: Mary Beth Lacey

'Cagney and Lacey' ran in the 1980s. The two detectives were partners in the New York police force. The series dealt with the women's efforts to do their job in a male-dominated department, as well as many issues affecting working women. Christine Cagney was played by Loretta Swit in the pilot episode, and by Meg Foster and then Sharon Gless in the series.

14. Who played Piper on "Charmed"?

From Quiz Actors and Actressess on TV

Answer: Holly Marie Combs

Holly's good friend Shannen Doherty told her about a new television show based around three sisters who happen to be witches, who save the world from evil. Holly auditioned for the middle sister and won the role. Shannen then left the show after the third season. Rose joined in season four as their fourth sibling.

15. Sure he played Billy 'Ford' Fordham on 'Buffy,' but he was also Chris Wolfe on 'Dawson's Creek.' Who was he?

From Quiz Where Else Have You Seen Me (Besides 'Buffy')?

Answer: Jason Behr

Jason Behr was also on the show 'Roswell.'

16. Cliff Huxtable ("The Cosby Show")

From Quiz Match the Character to the TV Actor/Actress

Answer: Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby played Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on "The Cosby Show", which aired from 1984-1992.

17. This 'Tony' is one that Tony Danza has NOT played.

From Quiz Actors/Characters with the Same Name

Answer: Tony Nicholson

His roles are: Tony Banta on "Taxi", Tony Micelli on "Who's the Boss?", and Tony Canetti on "Hudson Street". He's also played Tony DiMeo on "The Tony Danza Show". (Tony Nicholson was a character played by Kate Mulgrew in the miniseries "The Word".)

18. _____ Boyd from "Cheers".

From Quiz First Name's The Same

Answer: Woody & Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson of "Cheers" of course, a wonderful show, and one of the best characters on television, so innocent and always good for a laugh. Woody was nominated for an Emmy 6 times for the role of Woody Boyd, including once for an appearance on fellow "Cheers" alumni Kelsey Grammer's show "Fraiser"...sadly, Woody only won once.

19. This actress played these moms: Sophie Berger on 'Brooklyn Bridge' and Marion Cunningham on 'Happy Days'.

From Quiz Television Moms

Answer: Marion Ross

She guest stars as Drew Carey's mother Beulah on his show, and also played the girls' doctor, Dr. Porter, on an episode of 'The Brady Bunch'.

20. For decades, this 'that guy' had one-episode parts in many TV shows, including "Barney Miller" (1978-1979), "Simon & Simon" (1985), and "McCloud" (1976). He also played the recurring role of Silvermane in "Spider-Man" (1995-1997).

From Quiz I'm Not an Actor, But I Play One on TV

Answer: Jeff Corey

Born in 1914 in Brooklyn, New York, Corey lived a fascinating life. Hooked on show business in high school, he got a scholarship to the Feagin School of Dramatic Arts - one of the top performing arts school in New York at the time. After school, Corey spent his time on stage until his first film in 1939, "One Third of a Nation". In 1943, during World War II, Corey joined the United States Navy Photographic Service and was assigned to the Yorktown. One of three citations he received was for a photo series of a kamikaze attack on his ship, the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Corey resumed his acting career after the war, until 1951, when he was called to appear before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Refusing to name anyone else, Corey was blacklisted. Not allowed to act, Corey wound up starting a speech and acting class in his garage. The business grew until it was housed in a small theater and Corey had become one of the top acting coaches of his day. His students were a veritable who's who of Hollywood and included James Dean, Penny Marshall, Leonard Nimoy, Anthony Perkins, Robin Williams, and Jack Nicholson, among many others. After the blacklisting was lifted around 1960, Corey returned to his acting career, and continued teaching as well.

21. Once upon a time I woke up a mobster's wife in New Jersey. When that "fairytale" ended I became a politician from Vermont named C.C. and eventually a drug addicted nurse name Jackie.

From Quiz Aliens Doctors Vampires and Such

Answer: Edie Falco

Edie played Carmela Soprano on "The Sopranos" for six seasons. She was the wife of mobster Tony Soprano, played by the late great James Gandolfini. She went on to have a small role on "30 Rock" as Celeste "C.C." Cunningham. She followed those roles up with Jackie Peyton, the head nurse of a New York City emergency room. "Nurse Jackie" aired seven seasons, and Edie won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2010. Amy Poehler had an extremely successful run on "Saturday Night Live" before she moved onto another hit series called "Parks and Recreation". Ellen Pompeo played the title character of CBS's hit "Grey's Anatomy".

22. Dr. Perry Cox had a sarcastic wit that spared no one but his favorite target was JD. Which show featured these characters?

From Quiz Is My Sarcasm Showing?

Answer: Scrubs

"Scrubs" followed the story of three interns at Sacred Heart hospital where Dr. Cox was their attending physician. Dr. Cox was known for his long winded sarcastic rants and the fact that he always called JD by girl's names. Along with JD were Turk and Elliot. The show was told from the point of view of JD and his many day dreams. Dr. Cox was portrayed by John C McGinley, JD by Zach Braff, Turk by Donald Faison, and Elliot by Sarah Chalke.

23. Which child star played the role of Kimberly Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes" from 1978-1984?

From Quiz Kids and Their Characters

Answer: Dana Plato

Dana Plato (1964-1999) was the sensible, down-to-earth daughter of Philip Drummond and step-sister to Arnold and Willis Jackson. Unfortunately, in her real life, she was a very troubled teenager. In fact, ironically, she herself had been adopted. She was cut from "Diff'rent Strokes" in 1984 when it was discovered she was pregnant. Her hedonistic life style led to drugs, alcohol, adult films and, eventually, suicide. One more tragic touch of irony: Dana's son, Tyler Lambert, committed suicide in 2010, almost exactly eleven years later.

24. The panel is set up again. The announcer states that this female played the role of Cordelia Chase on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Which "right" actress will stand up?

From Quiz Will the "Right" Actress Please Stand Up?

Answer: Charisma Carpenter

Charisma helped in the capture of the serial rapist Henry Hubbard Jr. She provided the police with the police issued flashlight that was left at the scene, when this rapist tried to subdue her friends at a beach where she was present.

25. Dating back to the old black-and-white days of TV, who portrayed Lucas McCain on "The Rifleman" and Jason McCord on "Branded"?

From Quiz On a Role (or two)

Answer: Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors was born Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors in Brooklyn in 1921. Prior to his acting career, he played briefly for the MLB Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949 and the Chicago Cubs in 1951 and professional basketball with the Boston Celtics. I found it interesting that on both "The Rifleman" (1958-1963) and "Branded" (1965-1966) both of his characters were originally stripped to the waist, tied to a tree and left to die (which, obviously, they didn't)! He was elected to the Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1991.

26. "Oh what happened to you; whatever happened to me": which 'likely lad' played Terry Collier, Jack Ford, Trevor Chaplin and Jack Halford?

From Quiz Character Actors

Answer: James Bolam

James Bolam was Terry Collier in "The Likely Lads" (1964-66) and "Whatever Happened to The Likely Lads?"(1973-74); Trevor Chaplin in "The Beiderbecke Affair", "The Beiderbecke Tapes" and "The Beiderbecke Connection", 1985, 1987 and 1988; Jack Ford in "When The Boat Comes In" (1976-81), and Jack Halford in "New Tricks" (2003-2012). The quote is from the theme song to "Whatever Happened to The Likely Lads". Rodney Bewes, one of the wrong answers, was the other 'likely lad'. Although a highly popular show in its day, it entered TV controversy because Bolam consistently refused to consent to any repeats being broadcast. 'The Independent' newspaper reported in 2010: "Rodney Bewes, who played Bob Ferris in the series, has accused his former co-star James Bolam of condemning fellow cast members to poverty through his refusal to grant permission for the series to be repeated on network television."

27. Who was I when I wasn't playing Mrs. Jill Taylor, wife to Tim "the Tool Man" Taylor on the series "Home Improvement"?

From Quiz Who Plays the Missus?

Answer: Patricia Richardson

As Patricia Richardson, she was born February 23, 1951. Patricia played Jill in all 204 episodes of "Home Improvement" from its first show on September 17, 1991 until the final episode on May 25, 1999. During the show's run, Richardson received four Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations.

28. Which recurring TV character was played by Clint Eastwood?

From Quiz We Knew Them When

Answer: Rowdy Yates on "Rawhide"

Heath Barkley was played by Lee Majors. "Dr. Kildare" starred Richard Chamberlin, later to be featured in mini-series such as "Centennial" and "Thorn Birds".

29. She played Elaine Benes on "Seinfeld" and Christine Campbell on "The New Adventures of Old Christine". Name her.

From Quiz Women of the Century

Answer: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus spent 173 episodes playing Elaine and has as of January 2010 done 79 episodes of "The New Adventures of Old Christine". She started out as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" before crossing over into sitcoms. She won an Emmy both for "Seinfeld" and for "The New Adventures of Old Christine".

30. She costarred as D.J.'s friend Kimmy on "Full House."

From Quiz And Also Starring . . .

Answer: Andrea Barber

Kimmy's full name was Kimberly Louise Gibbler. Andrea has not appeared in anything since.

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