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Quiz about Eddie Albert
Quiz about Eddie Albert

10 Average Questions about Eddie Albert


Eddie Albert passed away in May of 2005. Here is a quiz about his life, family, and career.

A multiple-choice quiz by pennie1478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
pennie1478
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
209,428
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1223
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Question 1 of 10
1. Why did Eddie drop the last name of Heimberger? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of Eddie's character on the CBS show "Green Acres"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. When Eddie worked at the circus, what job did he have? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In what Audrey Hepburn movie did Eddie receive an Oscar nomination? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Eddie was in World War II.


Question 6 of 10
6. In which nighttime soap did Eddie star? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. With which President of the United States did Eddie star in a movie? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Eddie starred as Ali Hakim in the movie version of "Oklahoma!". What was Ali's profession? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What 1974 movie did Eddie star in as a prison warden? (Here's a clue: The movie is a 2005 remake.)

Answer: (three words)
Question 10 of 10
10. What disease was Eddie diagnosed with in 1995? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Why did Eddie drop the last name of Heimberger?

Answer: Because it was always mispronounced

Eddie Albert Heimberger was born on April 22, 1906. Eddie's mother changed his birth year to 1908 after she married so his birth would not look illegitimate. His two children, Maria and Edward, were named after him and his wife, Margo. In honor of Mr. Albert, Earth Day was created on his birthday because he was always working with the environment.
2. What was the name of Eddie's character on the CBS show "Green Acres"?

Answer: Oliver

Eddie appeared on "Green Acres" from 1965 to 1971 and also sang the theme song with Eva Gabor. His character went on to play in eight episodes of "Petticoat Junction", which also aired on CBS.
3. When Eddie worked at the circus, what job did he have?

Answer: Trapeze performer

Eddie worked at the Escalante brothers one-ring Mexican circus. While working as a trapeze performer, Eddie gathered German U-boat intelligence for the Army.
4. In what Audrey Hepburn movie did Eddie receive an Oscar nomination?

Answer: Roman Holiday

Eddie starred as Gregory Peck's best friend, Irving Radovich, in the 1953 movie. Eddie also appeared in the 2002 documentary "Remembering Roman Holiday".
5. Eddie was in World War II.

Answer: True

Eddie was a Lieutenant in the US Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star after 26 rescue missions to save Marines during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943. Eddie was also awarded the Purple Heart.
6. In which nighttime soap did Eddie star?

Answer: Falcon Crest

In 1988, Eddie starred as Carlton Travis on "Falcon Crest". He acted in four episodes during the seventh season as a man after Richard and Angela Channing.
7. With which President of the United States did Eddie star in a movie?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

In 1938, Eddie starred in his first movie role, "Brother Rat", with Ronald Reagan. In 1940, both men resumed their roles to star in the sequel "Brother Rat and a Baby." The movie was about three men going through the Virginia Military Academy. Eddie starred as Cadet Bing Edwards.
8. Eddie starred as Ali Hakim in the movie version of "Oklahoma!". What was Ali's profession?

Answer: Peddler

In "Oklahoma!", Ali Hakim was the Persian peddler that was forced into a shotgun wedding with Annie. Ali tricks his way out of marrying Annie and Will ends up with her instead.
9. What 1974 movie did Eddie star in as a prison warden? (Here's a clue: The movie is a 2005 remake.)

Answer: The Longest Yard

Warden Hazen (Eddie Albert) was a cruel warden who wanted nothing but a championship win for the prison football team. This the first time he acted with Burt Reynolds. In the following year, Eddie and Burt starred in a police drama called "Hustle".
10. What disease was Eddie diagnosed with in 1995?

Answer: Alzheimer's disease

Eddie died at his house on May 26, 2005 of pneumonia. He was 99 years old. His son, Edward Albert, Jr., was holding his hand at the time of his death.
Source: Author pennie1478

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