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Stacked Actors Trivia Quiz

The following actors stood tall. Exactly how tall is indicated in each question or fact.

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

Author
Deunan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,815

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This actor played Marshall Matt Dillon for 20 years on television. Who is he? Hint

Dennis Weaver

John Wayne

James Arness

William Conrad

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Question 2 of 10

2. A favorite role of Fezzik in "The Princess Bride" showed just one aspect of this multi-talented actor. What nickname was he known by? Hint

Andre the Giant

Ivan the Terrible

Peter the Great

Charles the King

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Question 3 of 10

3. Born in 1932, this actor portrayed a butler for a unique family. Who is this tall man of few words? Hint

Boris Karloff

Ted Cassidy

Peter Cushing

Christopher Lee

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Question 4 of 10

4. With the name of Gort, this actor played a character not of this world. Who was this man? Hint

Frank Strafford

James Reed

Lock Martin

Steve Jacks

5. Being a part of the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Chicago Cubs and hanging out with some Angels in Los Angeles, this actor has quite a background. Quick with a rifle, who is the actor in question? Hint

James Coburn

Steve McQueen

Chuck Connors

Charles Bronson

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Question 6 of 10

6. A Creek Indian born in 1933, this actor starred in movies and on television. He also performed on stage. He was even an artist. Who is this actor? Hint

Tom Hawk

Ben Tall Bear

Will Sampson

Joe Eagle

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Question 7 of 10

7. As a Wookiee from Kashyyyk, and an interesting co-pilot, this actor started out as a minotaur. Who is this versatile being? Hint

Ben Stanley

Vincent Martz

Adam Gregory

Peter Mayhew

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Question 8 of 10

8. Several roles involving a mouth full of metal are examples of this actor at work. Do you know his name? Hint

Brian Wills

Tank Larson

Chip Martin

Richard Kiel

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Question 9 of 10

9. As an actor who stepped into big shoes for the movie version of a television show, this man was composing waltzes at the age of 15. Do you know who he is? Hint

Franz Josef

Marek Voltz

Karl Werner

Carel Struycken

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Question 10 of 10

10. At around 6 feet 10 inches, this wrestler/actor is known by a name other than his given one. Rob Zombie and Halloween are two more clues. Do you know who I mean? Hint

Dane Holland

Tyler Mane

Edward Lee

Hank Franklin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This actor played Marshall Matt Dillon for 20 years on television. Who is he?

Answer: James Arness

James was born in 1923 in Minnesota. It is also the place where his radio career began. He stands at around 6 feet 7 inches tall. "Gunsmoke" was released in 1955.

2. A favorite role of Fezzik in "The Princess Bride" showed just one aspect of this multi-talented actor. What nickname was he known by?

Answer: Andre the Giant

Andre's height has been recorded as ranging from 6 feet 9-3/4 inches to 7 feet 4 inches. He was born in France in 1946. France is the place he died of a heart attack. He was 46 years of age. "The Princess Bride" was released in 1987.

3. Born in 1932, this actor portrayed a butler for a unique family. Who is this tall man of few words?

Answer: Ted Cassidy

Ted's role as Lurch in "The Addams Family", release date of 1964, was to be a silent one. Standing at approximately 6 feet 9 inches, he was responsible for the words "You rang?". He spoke these words each time he was summoned.

4. With the name of Gort, this actor played a character not of this world. Who was this man?

Answer: Lock Martin

Lock died at the age of 42 in 1959. His height was stated to be both 7 feet 1 inch or 7 feet 7 inches. Gort in "The Day the Earth Stood Still" was the role for which he was best known. The original movie was released in 1951.

Answer: Chuck Connors

Chuck broke the first basketball backboard. It happened while playing for the Celtics. The glass installation was the problem. His role as Lucas McCain in "The Rifleman", released in 1958, was his ticket to stardom. His height was recorded at 6 feet 5 inches tall.

6. A Creek Indian born in 1933, this actor starred in movies and on television. He also performed on stage. He was even an artist. Who is this actor?

Answer: Will Sampson

Will stood at around 6 feet 5 inches tall. His artwork may be seen online and in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the Creek Council House Museum. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975) and "Poltergeist II: The Other Side" (1986) were only two of the many films of which he was a part.

7. As a Wookiee from Kashyyyk, and an interesting co-pilot, this actor started out as a minotaur. Who is this versatile being?

Answer: Peter Mayhew

At around 7 feet 3 inches tall, Peter was discovered due to his big feet. Chewbacca was not his first role. Born in England, he moved to Texas and in 2005 became a citizen of America. He has also done voice over work. "Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger" was released in 1977. "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" was released in 2005.

8. Several roles involving a mouth full of metal are examples of this actor at work. Do you know his name?

Answer: Richard Kiel

Richard was born in 1939. At approximately 7 feet 1-1/2 inches tall, his portrayal of Jaws in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (release date 1977) was not the only film where metal teeth played a part. Richard always said he was 7 feet two inches tall. It appears round numbers are easier to remember.

9. As an actor who stepped into big shoes for the movie version of a television show, this man was composing waltzes at the age of 15. Do you know who he is?

Answer: Carel Struycken

Carel played the role of Lurch in "The Addams Family" movies (release dates of 1991, 1993 and 1998). He also took on little furry creatures in the 1985 TV movie "Ewoks, The Battle for Endor". His big break was for the movie "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1978). Virtual reality is also an interest of this man. He creates software for it. Carel is approximately 7 feet tall.

10. At around 6 feet 10 inches, this wrestler/actor is known by a name other than his given one. Rob Zombie and Halloween are two more clues. Do you know who I mean?

Answer: Tyler Mane

Tyler's real name is Daryl Karolat and he was born in Canada in 1966. His stint as a wrestler lasted only a short time. He has played Michael Myers in the Rob Zombie films "Halloween" (2007) and "Halloween II" (2009).

Source: Author Deunan

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