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Simply Jeff Daniels Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz that should be fun for anyone who's seen Jeff Daniels' most popular films. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by madmarian. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
madmarian

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
167,206

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which movie did Jeff Daniels co-star with Jim Carrey? Hint

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Truman Show

Liar Liar

Dumb & Dumber

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which young star appeared with Daniels in 1996's "Fly Away Home"? Hint

Katie Holmes

Macaulay Culkin

Anna Paquin

Haley Joel Osment

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following films does Jeff Daniels appear in? Hint

Pleasantville

Starman

Independence Day

While You Were Sleeping

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which scary creature-feature was Daniels the star of? Hint

Eight-Legged Freaks

Arachnophobia

Jaws

Lake Placid

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which movie did he appear with a bunch of dogs? Hint

101 Dalmatians

Beethoven

Stuart Little

Lassie

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which Keanu Reeves film did Jeff Daniels play Reeves' police partner? Hint

The Matrix

The Devil's Advocate

Johnny Mnemonic

Speed

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2004 he starred in a remake of a classic Neil Simon play/movie for TNT network. What was the name of this production? Hint

The Goodbye Girl

The Hello Girl

The Goodbye Rose

Goodbye Forever

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Question 8 of 10

8. Daniels did NOT appear in "Gods and Generals," the prequel to 1993's "Gettysburg."

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which year did Jeff Daniels host "Saturday Night Live"? Hint

1992

1975

2000

1995

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which movie remake of an old television series did he co-star as the "straight man" to the out-of-control lead character? Hint

The Flintstones

My Favorite Martian

My Mother the Car

Lost in Space

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which movie did Jeff Daniels co-star with Jim Carrey?

Answer: Dumb & Dumber

Daniels has agreed with those who say comedy is difficult to play. "Dumb & Dumber" remains consistently popular with fans of physical comedy.

2. Which young star appeared with Daniels in 1996's "Fly Away Home"?

Answer: Anna Paquin

Daniels played her unorthodox father in this beautiful film. He said it opened his eyes to many ecological issues he hadn't been fully aware of.

3. Which of the following films does Jeff Daniels appear in?

Answer: Pleasantville

He played gentle soda jerk and artist Mr. Johnson in the morality tale starring Tobey Maguire. He described meeting Don Knotts, one of the other co-stars of the film, as "a thrill," as "The Andy Griffith Show" was one of his favorites when we was growing up.

4. Which scary creature-feature was Daniels the star of?

Answer: Arachnophobia

He played arachnophobe Ross Jennings, whose barn becomes "spider central." This spider flick is a classic of comic horror movies!

5. In which movie did he appear with a bunch of dogs?

Answer: 101 Dalmatians

He was the male (human) lead in the 1996 live-action remake. Fellow actor Dustin Hoffman called him to praise his performance after seeing the film!

6. In which Keanu Reeves film did Jeff Daniels play Reeves' police partner?

Answer: Speed

Director Jan de Bont insisted on having him, over the studio's objections, feeling that he would be a strong presence for the other, less-experienced actors.

7. In 2004 he starred in a remake of a classic Neil Simon play/movie for TNT network. What was the name of this production?

Answer: The Goodbye Girl

This remake of the 1977 film co-starred Patricia Heaton and Hallie Kate Eisenberg. Daniels' part was originated by Richard Dreyfuss.

8. Daniels did NOT appear in "Gods and Generals," the prequel to 1993's "Gettysburg."

Answer: False

He reprised his role as Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a role which has garnered him a great deal of critical acclaim.

9. In which year did Jeff Daniels host "Saturday Night Live"?

Answer: 1995

He had already hosted once after "Arachnophobia" was released, so he was experienced for his '95 stint after "Dumb & Dumber" hit it big.

10. In which movie remake of an old television series did he co-star as the "straight man" to the out-of-control lead character?

Answer: My Favorite Martian

His life was turned upside-down by "Uncle Martin," played by Christopher Lloyd, in the role originated by Ray Walston (who also appeared in the film in a different role).

Source: Author madmarian

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