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Pick the Celebrity 4 Trivia Quiz


This is my fourth quiz of my series naming celebrities with three names. Good Luck in picking the right name.

A multiple-choice quiz by LuvsthatTrivia. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
217,531
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. This part was originally cast for a boy on the 1984 TV series "The Cosby Show." Poor Theo was the only son on the show! Who was cast as Rudy? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This actor portrayed the same character of Kevin Myers in three movies. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This actress was in the title role of "Cinderella" in the 1965 Rodgers and Hammerstein's TV version of the same name. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This actress was in the movie "Forrest Gump" (1994.) Forrest named his 12 boats after Jenny! Which of these was she? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which actress played Velma Kelly in the 2002 movie "Chicago"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which actress was Rob Petrie's wife, Laura on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961)? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who portrayed Forrest Gump, Jr. in the 1994 movie "Forrest Gump?" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which actor guest starred as Bobby, Nash's MIA (missing in action) brother, on the 1996 TV series "Nash Bridges"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which actor portrayed Deputy Chief Joe Noland on the TV series "The District" (2000 to 2004)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Jon Erik Hexum was in the original movie and TV series "Cover Up" (both released in 1984.) Did he overdose because of his failing career?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This part was originally cast for a boy on the 1984 TV series "The Cosby Show." Poor Theo was the only son on the show! Who was cast as Rudy?

Answer: Keshia Knight Pulliam

Keshia won the part of adorable 5 year old Rudy Huxtable. Aren't you glad? Keshia was born April 9, 1979 in Newark, New Jersey. In November 2001, she won the Celebrity edition of "The Weakest Link"(2000.) She also was Darnelle in the 2005 movie "Beauty Shop." Did you recognize her? She's all grown up!
2. This actor portrayed the same character of Kevin Myers in three movies.

Answer: Thomas Ian Nicholas

Thomas Ian Nicholas was Kevin Myers in "American Pie" (1999,) "American Pie 2" (2001) and "American Wedding" (2003.) It is often referred to as "The American Pie Trilogy." Kevin seemed to be the most level headed of the his guy friends. Thomas was in "Rookie of the Year" (1993,) "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" (1995,)and "Stealing Sinatra" (2003.) He also guest starred on TV series "Grey's Anatomy" (2005,) "The Medium" (2005) and "Party of Five" (2000.) Thomas was born July 10, 1980 in Las Vegas, NV. Eddie was also in the "American Pie/Wedding" movies as Paul Finch.
3. This actress was in the title role of "Cinderella" in the 1965 Rodgers and Hammerstein's TV version of the same name.

Answer: Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley sang "In My Own Little Chair" and other songs as Cinderella. Her co-star was Stuart Damon, who was Prince Charming. Lesley also appeared in the 1985 movie "Clue" and was Lily Lebowski's mother on the TV series "Crossing Jordan" (2005.) She also made guest appearances on TV shows "The Practice" (2003) and "Desperate Housewives" (2005.) Lesley was born August 16, 1946 in New York, New York.
4. This actress was in the movie "Forrest Gump" (1994.) Forrest named his 12 boats after Jenny! Which of these was she?

Answer: Robin Wright Penn

Robin portrayed the adult Jenny in this movie beginning in high school to the end. She kept looking for something more in life. Jenny's true friend was Forrest and in each encounter, he was there for her. Robin's role in "Forrest Gump," earned her a nomination for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The picture won six Oscars and another 31 wins and 37 nominations. Any of you remember Robin in the soap "Santa Barbara" as the original Kelly Capwell (1984 to 1988)or in "The Princess Bride" (1987)? Robin later co-starred in the movie 1999 "Message in a Bottle" and "Sorry, Haters" (2005.) Robin was married to Sean Penn.

She was born in Dallas, Texas on April 8, 1966.
5. Which actress played Velma Kelly in the 2002 movie "Chicago"?

Answer: Catherine Zeta Jones

In this movie, Catherine gave it her all as club singer, Velma who was accused of killing her husband and sister. Catherine portrayed her character very well, throwing her weight around as the star while in prison. Jones was nominated for several awards for her role as Velma Kelly.

This included winning Best Supporting Actress from three different awards: Academy, BAFTA Award (British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards) and Broadcasting Film Critics Association Award. Also she won Boston Society of Film Critics Awards 2nd place supporting actress. "Chicago" won six Academy Awards and won 31 other awards and was nominated for 52. Catherine Zeta Jones was born on September 25, 1969, in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK. Did you know she shared the same birthday as her husband, Michael Douglas? She also appeared in the movies "Titanic" (1996 miniseries), "Mask of Zorro" (1998), "The Terminal" (2004), "Ocean's Twelve" (2004), and "Legend of Zorro" (2005).
6. Which actress was Rob Petrie's wife, Laura on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961)?

Answer: Mary Tyler Moore

She became well known for saying "Oh Rob!" on "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Many comediennes imitate that saying. This was her first attempt at slapstick comedy and she learned the comedy timing very well. In 2004, Mary resumed her role in "The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited." It was nice to see the two back together! After "The Dick Van Dyke Show," she went on to star in her own light comedy TV show "Mary Tyler Moore" 1970 to 1977 about a young woman who was a single, struggling with the ups and downs of being a career woman in a TV studio and returning home to her apartment to see her friends. Mary Tyler Moore was born on December 29, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY.
7. Who portrayed Forrest Gump, Jr. in the 1994 movie "Forrest Gump?"

Answer: Haley Joel Osment

As Forrest Jr, he met his father for the first time when his mom told Forrest Sr. who told Forrest that he was the boy's father. Haley won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance by an Actor under age 10 in a Motion Picture for his efforts. Hayley appeared on the TV series "Murphy Brown" as Murphy Brown's son Avery in 1997 to 1998.

He also appeared in 1997, on the TV series "Walker Texas Ranger" (series ran 1993 to 2001) and the movie "The Sixth Sense" (1999.) Haley was born April 10, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Conner Humphreys portrayed Forrest as a child, who helped Tom Hanks develop his character's speech pattern for the movie. Michael Conner Humphreys was nominated for his portrayal of Forrest Gump in the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance of a Young Actor Portrayed in a Motion Picture.
8. Which actor guest starred as Bobby, Nash's MIA (missing in action) brother, on the 1996 TV series "Nash Bridges"?

Answer: Jan Michael Vincent

Jan guest starred and portrayed Bobby Chase in a "Nash Bridges" episode titled "Revelations" in 1997. Nash had always wanted to be like Bobby growing up. Bobby had been missing for 24 years and never contacted any of his family during that time. Bobby gave Nash his car, a 1970 Hemi Cuda convertible, asking him to take care of it until he returned. Nash was trying to find out who was responsible for a drug ring. As the pieces of the puzzle joined together, Nash had to come to terms with his brother's way of life. In the end, Nash kept the car.

Viewers remember Jan as a rising star in the 1980's with the movie (1984)and later TV series hit, "Airwolf" (1984 to 1986.) Jan was born July 15, 1944 in Denver, Colorado. Cary was on the 1st season of "Nash Bridges."
9. Which actor portrayed Deputy Chief Joe Noland on the TV series "The District" (2000 to 2004)?

Answer: Roger Aaron Brown

Roger portrayed Joe with integrity and guts. He also was well known for his role on the TV series "Alien Nation" (1989.) Roger was in the movies "Robocop 2" (1990) and "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979.) He made a guest appearance on the TV series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2005.) Roger was born in Washington, District of Columbia on June 12; I couldn't find a year date. Sean appeared in the "The District" also as Detective Page and Gregory appeared as Clive Rogers.
10. Jon Erik Hexum was in the original movie and TV series "Cover Up" (both released in 1984.) Did he overdose because of his failing career?

Answer: No

Hexum portrayed a model named Mac Harper, who also had military background and was recruited by fashion photographer, Dani Reynolds to work undercover. It is true that Jon was in "Cover-Up," but he didn't overdose or commit suicide. He was kidding around at the set, playing with a prop gun with blanks and put it to his head on October 12.

He was operated on and put on life support. When his life support was removed, he died October 18, 1984. Jon had charisma, determination, and the looks to succeed.

He had just started a promising career and was on his way to super stardom! When in a single moment, all that changed. What a tragic accident to a talented young man who had his entire future ahead of him! It helps us realize to treasure every day we have! He also appeared in "Voyagers!" (1982) as Phineas Bogg. Jon was born November 5, 1957 in Tenafly, New Jersey.
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