Double Letter Name Celebrities 3 Quiz

Answer: Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn portrayed Kumiko in this movie. It was set in Japan, her homeland. Kumiko teaches Daniel about Japanese customs and they shared some tender moments in the movie. Tamlyn has guest starred on various TV series such as: "Quantum Leap" (1992) "Nash Bridges" (2000,) "Providence"(2000,) Crossing Jordan" (2001.) "Will and Grace" (1999,) "JAG" (2002,) "24" (2002 to 2003,)and "North Shore" (2004.) Tamlyn's descent is part Filipino and Japanese and was born January 27, 1966 in Okinawa, Japan. Tamlyn is one of my favorite actresses.

A truly talented and beautiful celebrity!

Answer: Tina Turner

She was born November 26, 1939 in Nutbush, Tennessee. Ike, who later was her husband, changed her name to Tina Turner. Tina's music career took off after her appearance on "American Bandstand" in 1960. She is called "The Queen of Rock 'n Roll." She also appeared in the 1979 movie "Mad Max: Beyond the Thunderdome." Her hits included "Private Dancer" (1984) and "What's Love Got to Do With It" (1989.) "What's Love Got to Do with It" was made into a 1993 movie, based on her autobiography best selling book "I, Tina," which was released in 1986.

The film starred Angela Bassett as Tina Turner. Tina and Ike were inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. In 2002, she ranked #6 in VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Answer: Maureen McCormick

The movie was based on Barbara's own story from her book "Get To the Heart: My Story" (1990) beginning of her early years of her country music career to her car accident in 1984, her recovery to her outlook on life. Maureen portrayed Barbara in her younger years and Barbara appeared as herself later in the film. Maureen was known for her original portrayal as Marcia Brady on the TV series "The Brady Bunch" (1969.) Maureen was born August 5, 1956 in Los Angeles, California.

Answer: Nick Nolte

Nick played Jack Cates really well in the 1982 movie "48 Hours" with Eddie Murphy. He drove a beat up jalopy but was a good cop because he fought for what was right. He appeared in movies "North Dallas Forty" (1979), "Teachers" (1984), "Another 48 Hours"(1990), "Cape Fear" (1991), "Blue Chips" (1994), "The Thin Red Line" (1998) and "Neverwas" (2005).

He also starred and produced "Affliction" (1997). Nolte was born February 8, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Answer: Raymond Romano

Ray's voice was perfect for this character. Ray was a comedian and had a long running comedy series "Everyone Loves Raymond" that ran from 1996 to 2005. He starred in, wrote, and produced the TV show "Everyone Loves Raymond." Ray was born December 21, 1957, in Queens, New York.

Answer: Doris Day

"The Doris Day Show" aired 1968 to 1973. She sang the theme song titled "Que Sera Sera." I really loved that song but the cast of characters seemed to vary season to season and it was hard to keep up. All of these women listed as alternate names did appear in a movie with Doris Day.

Her credits include "Calamity Jane," "Pillow Talk" and "Please Don't Eat the Daisies." She ran an animal shelter called The Doris Day Animal League in Carmel, California. Doris Mary Ann Von Kappelhoff was born April 3, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Answer: David Duchovny

Mulder was the agent that believed in the "someone is out there" concept. It was his vision that the FBI made "The X Files" of events that could not be explained. David wrote and directed some "X File" episodes. David was known for his deadpan humor.

In 1996, "People Magazine" listed him one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. He was in the movie "Zoolander." He also wrote and directed the 2004 movie "House of D." David was born August 7, 1960 in New York, NY.

Answer: Robert Reed

Reed directed four episodes. He didn't appear in the last episode, which seems strange because the episode was when Greg graduated from High School. Mike Brady is a cult icon and reruns of "The Brady Bunch" are on syndication. Reed appeared in: "The Brady Bunch (Variety) Hour" (1977)"The Brady Girls Get Married" (1981,)"A Very Brady Christmas" (1988) and the hour long TV drama "The Brady's" (1990.) According to the June 20, 2004 issue of TV Guide, Mike Brady, ranked #14 in TV Guide's list "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time." His TV family still speak of fond memories of weekends and trips. Prior to Bradymania, he was on TV series "The Defenders" (1961)and "Mannix" (1968 to 1975.) He appeared in the "Rich Man Poor Man" TV mini series (1976) as well as "Roots" TV mini series (1977.) He starred in the movie "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble" (1976) and "Prime Target" (1991.) John Robert Rietz was born October 19, 1932 in Highland Park, Illinois. Sadly, Reed died at age 59 on May 12, 1992 of intestinal cancer and AIDS complications. McCormick was Marcia on the TV series and Rist was cousin Oliver in the last season of "The Brady Bunch."

Answer: Doug Davidson

Doug hosted the prime-time version "The Price is Right" in 1994 to 1995. Sadly, this version of the much beloved game show was short lived, lasting only a season, even though Davidson gave it his all with a new set and games. Davidson began his career as Paul Williams on the Emmy Award winning CBS soap opera "The Young and Restless" in 1978.

His character became a Private Eye and had his own investigation service. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1997. He also made guest appearances on various TV games shows including "The Family Feud" (1993) "Win, Lose or Draw" (1987 to 1990)and "Pyramid" (2003.) He served as host of the Tournament of Roses Parade more than once.

He appeared on an episode of "Diagnosis Murder." Doug married Cindy Fisher in 1984 and had two children, Calyssa and Caden from that marriage. Doug was born October 24, 1954 in Glendale, CA.

Answer: Kevin Kline

Kline was "Dave," someone who happened to look similar to the president of the USA in appearance in this movie. Members of the staff prompted him and made him the temporary President, in the process, he fell in love with the President's wife. Kevin was Woody Reed in "Search for Tomorrow" in 1976 and he appeared as Harold in "The Big Chill." Kevin starred in various movies including "Wild Wild West" (1999,) "A Fish Named Wanda" (1988) and 2006 "The Pink Panther." He married Phoebe Cates in 1989 and they had two children: Greta and Owen Kline. Kevin Delaney Kline was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 24, 1947.