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Kevin Sorbo Trivia Quiz

Actor Kevin Sorbo is a huge favorite of mine. I put together this short, simple quiz on him and his career. Hope you enjoy it! By the way, this quiz is based on information contained in the book, "Hercules--The Legendary Journeys: Official Companion"

A multiple-choice quiz by TC1261. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
TC1261

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
130,418

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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343

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. When was Kevin born? Hint

September 21, 1957

August 24, 1958

August 30, 1959

September 24, 1958

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Question 2 of 5

2. Kevin studied acting at the University of Minnesota?

True

False

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Question 3 of 5

3. Kevin's first television role was on the very popular prime-time soap _________ ? Hint

Dynasty

Falcon Crest

Knots Landing

Dallas

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Question 4 of 5

4. Kevin was up for and narrowly missed getting lead roles in all but ONE of the following series. On which show did he NOT 'almost' get a lead role? Hint

NYPD Blue

Lois & Clark

The Practice

The X-Files

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Question 5 of 5

5. Kevin met his wife, actress Sam Jenkins Sorbo, on the set of "Hercules - The Legendary Journeys." Which episode were they appearing in at the time? Hint

Mummy Dearest

The Enforcer

Unchained Heart

Prince Hercules

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Kevin born?

Answer: September 24, 1958

Kevin was born September 24, 1958 in Mound, Minnesota -- a suburb of Minneapolis. He's the fourth of five children. Interestingly, his parents were not actors. His father was a school teacher, and his mother was a nurse.

2. Kevin studied acting at the University of Minnesota?

Answer: False

Though he would later study acting with professional teachers, Kevin studied Marketing and Advertising at the University of Minnesota. Both choices would serve him well -- he made a comfortable living doing commercials while pursuing better acting opportunities.

3. Kevin's first television role was on the very popular prime-time soap _________ ?

Answer: Dallas

According to the book, "Hercules-The Legendary Journeys: The Official Companion," Kevin's character spoke only two lines!

4. Kevin was up for and narrowly missed getting lead roles in all but ONE of the following series. On which show did he NOT 'almost' get a lead role?

Answer: The Practice

Kevin narrowly missed lead roles in each show except "The Practice." He almost got the role of Superman on the show, "Lois & Clark." He was one of two finalists. Of course, the role went to the other finalist--Dean Cain.

5. Kevin met his wife, actress Sam Jenkins Sorbo, on the set of "Hercules - The Legendary Journeys." Which episode were they appearing in at the time?

Answer: Prince Hercules

Actress Sam Jenkins Sorbo made her first guest starring appearance as Kirin in this Third Season episode. Interestingly, her character was a princess who pretended to be Hercules' wife. In later episodes she appeared in the dual role of Serena/The Golden Hind.

Source: Author TC1261

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