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Well-Known Canadian Actors Trivia Quiz

This should be a fairly easy quiz about actors that hail from Canada. Have fun!

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

Author
ballykissangel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,166

Updated
Feb 24 24

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Raymond Burr was born in New Westminster, British Columbia on May 21st, 1917. Which of the following statements is FALSE? Hint

He was the second actor considered for the role of 'Perry Mason'.

He cultivated rare orchids as a hobby.

He was the eldest of three children and grew up in California.

He attended a Military Academy in his youth.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Actor Jim Carrey, was born on January 17th, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario. Which of the following movies did he NOT star in? Hint

The Mask

Liar Liar

Ace Ventura:Pet Detective

Back to the Future

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Question 3 of 10

3. Michael J. Fox was born on June 9th, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta. He played ultra-conservative youth, Alex P. Keaton, in which family sitcom?

Answer: (Two words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, but grew up in Toronto, Ontario. In 1994, he starred in the movie blockbuster, 'Speed'. Which actress was his co-star in the movie? Hint

Sandra Bullock

Meg Ryan

Julia Roberts

Courteney Cox

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Question 5 of 10

5. Matthew Perry is probably best known as 'Chandler' on the tv sitcom, 'Friends'. He grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. Which sport did he excel in as a teenager? Hint

hockey

tennis

soccer

golf

6. William Shatner was born on March 22nd, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec. The role that made him famous was that of 'Captain James T. Kirk' on the tv sci-fi series, 'Star-Trek'. What does the 'T' stand for? Hint

Theodore

Thomas

Tiberius

Timothy

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Question 7 of 10

7. This well-known Canadian actor was probably best known for his portrayal of Benjamin Cartwright, patriarch of the 'Bonanza' gang. Who was he?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... surname rhymes with a color)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Funny-man, Martin Short, was born on March 26th, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario. He graduated from McMaster University with a degree in what? Hint

social work

theater

teaching

history

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Question 9 of 10

9. Handsome actor, David James Elliott, is best known for his role as 'Lt. Cdr. Harm Rabb Jr.' on the tv drama 'JAG'. He had a one time guest appearance on the sitcom, 'Seinfeld' as Carl. Who was Carl? Hint

a furniture mover

guy who worked with George

school mate of Jerry

buddy of Kramer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jason Priestley, was born on August 28th, 1969, in Vancouver, B.C. Which role did he play on the tv drama 'Beverly Hills 90210'? Hint

Steve Sanders

Brandon Walsh

Dylan McKay

David Silver

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Raymond Burr was born in New Westminster, British Columbia on May 21st, 1917. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Answer: He was the second actor considered for the role of 'Perry Mason'.

Actually, Burr was chosen for the role of 'Perry Mason' by the author Erle Stanley Gardner, himself.

2. Actor Jim Carrey, was born on January 17th, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario. Which of the following movies did he NOT star in?

Answer: Back to the Future

Jim was doing stand-up comedy in clubs by the age of 15. He moved to LA when he was 19. He was briefly married to actress, Lauren Holly.

3. Michael J. Fox was born on June 9th, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta. He played ultra-conservative youth, Alex P. Keaton, in which family sitcom?

Answer: Family Ties

Michael J. Fox starred with Justine Bateman, Michel Gross and Meredith Baxter-Birney in the hilarious 'Family Ties'.

4. Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, but grew up in Toronto, Ontario. In 1994, he starred in the movie blockbuster, 'Speed'. Which actress was his co-star in the movie?

Answer: Sandra Bullock

'Speed' took in more than 120 million dollars at the box office, and was a big career boost for Reeves.

5. Matthew Perry is probably best known as 'Chandler' on the tv sitcom, 'Friends'. He grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. Which sport did he excel in as a teenager?

Answer: tennis

He was ranked number 2 in Canada among junior players at the age of 13.

Answer: Tiberius

Shatner also brought the role of Captain Kirk to the big screen in seven 'Star-Trek' films.

7. This well-known Canadian actor was probably best known for his portrayal of Benjamin Cartwright, patriarch of the 'Bonanza' gang. Who was he?

Answer: Lorne Greene

Lorne Greene was born on February 12th, 1915, in Ottawa, Ontario. He was said to have tried to base his portrayal of 'Pa' Cartwright on his own father, Daniel Greene.

8. Funny-man, Martin Short, was born on March 26th, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario. He graduated from McMaster University with a degree in what?

Answer: social work

Short starred with Chevy Chase and Steve Martin in the comedy 'Three Amigos'. He starred, again with Steve Martin, in the 'Father of the Bride' and 'Father of the Bride II' movies.

Answer: a furniture mover

'Carl' was a furniture mover who dated 'Elaine' (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) for a while. Elliott was born in Toronto, Ontario, the second of three boys.

10. Jason Priestley, was born on August 28th, 1969, in Vancouver, B.C. Which role did he play on the tv drama 'Beverly Hills 90210'?

Answer: Brandon Walsh

Priestley played nice guy, Brandon Walsh. Brandon was a son of Jim and Cindy Walsh and a brother to Brenda Walsh (played by Shannen Doherty).

Source: Author ballykissangel

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