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Richard Davalos Trivia Quiz

Richard Davalos is a great actor, downtrodden somewhat by his appearance with smash-hit actor James Dean. This quiz mostly focuses on the movie "East of Eden," with a couple questions about his smaller roles.

A multiple-choice quiz by CityRocker. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
CityRocker

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,509

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
336

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which band put Richard Davalos' picture on several albums? Hint

The Smiths

The Smashing Pumpkins

The Cure

Nirvana

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where was Richard born? Hint

Los Angeles

Montreal

Madrid

New York City

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Question 3 of 15

3. What nickname is Richard sometimes credited by in his movies? Hint

Richie

R. D.

Ricky

Dick

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the name of the actress who played Abra, Richard's character's girlfriend in "East Of Eden?" Hint

Christy Beckey

Julie Long

Julie Harris

Natalie Wood

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Question 5 of 15

5. What year was "East of Eden" released? Hint

1954

1955

1956

1953

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the name of Richard's character in "I Died A Thousand Times?" Hint

Lon Preisser

Cal Trask

Aron Trask

Charles

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Question 7 of 15

7. How did Richard describe James Dean as a costar? Hint

Dangerous and unpredictable

Trustworthy

Surprisingly cheerful

Spoiled and bratty

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who stars in "The Sea Chase" with Richard? Hint

Charles Halloway

John Wayne

Karl Lober

Howard Duff

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who starred in "Kelly's Heroes" with Richard? Hint

Glynis Johns

John Wayne

Clint Eastwood

Roger Davis

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which TV show has Richard not appeared in? Hint

"Murder She Wrote"

"Touched By An Angel"

"Hawaii 5-0"

"Bonanza"

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which scene in "East of Eden" of Richard's was accidentally attributed to James Dean in an article? Hint

When he smashes his head through a train window

When he and Abra are talking about getting married

When he is talking to the men about being racist

When he is delivering his speech about Cal being no good

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is Richard Davalos' wife's name? Hint

Lori

Julia

Celeste

Ellen

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Question 13 of 15

13. Why did Richard not take on an arduous movie making schedule in all his years of acting? Hint

He didn't want to be one of those actors who sizzles up and then fades away

He broke his leg and it never completely healed

It was too strenuous and time consuming

He was upset at James Dean and the acting community as a whole

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who directed Richard in "East of Eden?" Hint

Jeff Canfield

Stuart Heisler

Elia Kazan

Steven Patrick Morrissey

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Question 15 of 15

15. What year did Davalos say, "I've never liked being an actor?" Hint

1957

1981

1992

1964

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band put Richard Davalos' picture on several albums?

Answer: The Smiths

He appears on the cover of "Strangeways Here We Come" and both of the "Best of" albums include pictures as well.

2. Where was Richard born?

Answer: New York City

His birthdate is November 5, 1935.

3. What nickname is Richard sometimes credited by in his movies?

Answer: Dick

He is credited as "Dick Davalos" in "All The Young Men," a movie from the 1960s, as well as several television appearances. This information came from http://www.imdb.com .

4. What was the name of the actress who played Abra, Richard's character's girlfriend in "East Of Eden?"

Answer: Julie Harris

Abra begins in the movie as Richard's girlfriend, but her character and James Dean's character get very romantic later on.

5. What year was "East of Eden" released?

Answer: 1955

This would have been his major breakthrough role if not for the fact that his costar became a huge star after this role.

6. What was the name of Richard's character in "I Died A Thousand Times?"

Answer: Lon Preisser

This was a 1955 release directed by Stuart Heisler. The movie is about an ex-con who pulls off a diamond heist.

7. How did Richard describe James Dean as a costar?

Answer: Dangerous and unpredictable

Richard and James were forced to live together by the director for a short time, but they didn't get along at all.

8. Who stars in "The Sea Chase" with Richard?

Answer: John Wayne

This is another 1955 release, Richard's second credited movie role, about a renegade German freighter in World War II.

9. Who starred in "Kelly's Heroes" with Richard?

Answer: Clint Eastwood

"Kelly's Heroes" was a 1970 film about U.S. soldiers trying to get their hands on Nazi treasure.

10. Which TV show has Richard not appeared in?

Answer: "Touched By An Angel"

He has appeared in numerous TV programs from the 1950's to 1990's.

11. Which scene in "East of Eden" of Richard's was accidentally attributed to James Dean in an article?

Answer: When he smashes his head through a train window

In this scene, his character goes a little insane and takes a train off to join the army, first smashing his head through the window.

12. What is Richard Davalos' wife's name?

Answer: Ellen

Davalos married Ellen Van Der Hoeven and they had two children together.

13. Why did Richard not take on an arduous movie making schedule in all his years of acting?

Answer: It was too strenuous and time consuming

Richard thought it was more important to spend time with his family than make of movies.

14. Who directed Richard in "East of Eden?"

Answer: Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan was the one who placed James Dean and Richard Davalos together as roommates during the shoot.

15. What year did Davalos say, "I've never liked being an actor?"

Answer: 1992

The direct quote above can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/hollywood/ boulevard/5736/davalos.html

Acting is his skill, but not something he enjoys.

Source: Author CityRocker

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