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Quiz about A Quartet of Actors
Quiz about A Quartet of Actors

A Quartet of Actors Trivia Quiz


Jon Cryer, Patrick Dempsey, Jonathan Silverman and Rob Morrow...these four guys have long been seen on TV and in movies, some since they were teens, but the big question is, can you tell them apart?

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
201,187
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1169
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Question 1 of 10
1. Randy Bodek takes a summer job at Senor Pizza to make money for college, and soon finds himself, and pizzas with 'extra anchovies', greatly in demand. Who played Randy in "Loverboy"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1989's "Weekend at Bernie's", Jonathan Silverman played the best friend of Larry (Andrew McCarthy). What was the name of Jonathan's character? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which actor made his feature film debut opposite Johnny Depp in "Private Resort"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In "Brighton Beach Memoirs", Eugene Jerome reminisces about growing up in a house with his extended family in 1937, and about his dreams of either playing for the Yankees or becoming a writer. Who played Eugene? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Melanie Carmichael is swept off her feet when her boyfriend, Andrew, proposes to her inside of Tiffany's, in "Sweet Home Alabama". She then hurriedly makes a trip back home to finish unloading her first husband. Who played Andrew Hennings? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which actor co-starred as Charlie Sheen's brother in the TV series "Two and a Half Men"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In "Pretty in Pink", Jon Cryer played Andie's best friend who was secretly in love with her. What was his character's name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which actor starred as Jonathan Eliot, a struggling writer looking for the right girl, in the TV series "The Single Guy"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which actor made his film debut opposite Demi Moore in "No Small Affair"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which actor portrayed Joel Fleischman, a young doctor who is required by his scholarship to set up a medical practice in rural Alaska, in the TV series "Northern Exposure"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Randy Bodek takes a summer job at Senor Pizza to make money for college, and soon finds himself, and pizzas with 'extra anchovies', greatly in demand. Who played Randy in "Loverboy"?

Answer: Patrick Dempsey

After an amorous woman coaxes an 'extra' delivery from Randy, she passes the word to her love-starved friends about the extra service they'll get with the 'extra anchovies' order. Soon Randy is well on his way to having plenty of money for his college tuition. Randy's ladies in "Loverboy" were played by Carrie Fisher, Kirstie Alley and Kim Miyori. Patrick Dempsey was very busy between 1987-1989, with lead roles in "Can't Buy Me Love" with Amanda Petersen, "In the Mood" with Talia Balsam and Beverly D'Angelo, "Some Girls" with Jennifer Connelly, and "Happy Together" with Helen Slater, as well as "Loverboy".
2. In 1989's "Weekend at Bernie's", Jonathan Silverman played the best friend of Larry (Andrew McCarthy). What was the name of Jonathan's character?

Answer: Richard

Richard and Larry work for Bernie at an insurance company. They notice a possibly fraudulent claim and bring it to Bernie's attention. Bernie, who is behind the fraudulent claim, arranges to have Larry and Richard knocked off at his beach house, where he has invited them for the weekend.

Instead, Bernie is killed, prompting Larry and Richard to spend the weekend trying to make everyone think he is still alive. Terry Kiser, Catherine Mary Stewart and Louis Giambalvo also starred in the movie, which was followed by a sequel in 1993. Jonathan Silverman also appeared in "Stealing Home", "Class Action" and "Little Big League".
3. Which actor made his feature film debut opposite Johnny Depp in "Private Resort"?

Answer: Rob Morrow

Depp and Morrow play two young guys at a resort who get mixed up with a jewel thief, the resort barber and the Baba-rama-nana, in their pursuit of women. "Private Resort" was released in 1985, and also starred Hector Elizondo, Leslie Easterbrook and Emily Longstreth. Rob Morrow has also appeared in "Quiz Show", "Last Dance" and "The Emperor's Club".
4. In "Brighton Beach Memoirs", Eugene Jerome reminisces about growing up in a house with his extended family in 1937, and about his dreams of either playing for the Yankees or becoming a writer. Who played Eugene?

Answer: Jonathan Silverman

Blythe Danner and Bob Dishy played Eugene's parents, Kate and Jack, in Neil Simon's autobiographical story. After making his movie debut in "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in 1985, "Brighton Beach Memoirs" (1986) was Jonathan's first starring role.
5. Melanie Carmichael is swept off her feet when her boyfriend, Andrew, proposes to her inside of Tiffany's, in "Sweet Home Alabama". She then hurriedly makes a trip back home to finish unloading her first husband. Who played Andrew Hennings?

Answer: Patrick Dempsey

Before Melanie can finish her business in Alabama, Andrew shows up, followed by his snooty mother, the mayor of New York City (Candice Bergen). Melanie must then decide whether to keep her old husband, who she's still in love with, or marry Andrew, who represents her successful life in New York. Josh Lucas, Ethan Embry and Fred Ward also starred in this romantic comedy from 2000. Patrick Dempsey also appeared in "With Honors" and "Mobsters", as well as playing John F. Kennedy in the TV miniseries "J.F.K.: Reckless Youth".
6. Which actor co-starred as Charlie Sheen's brother in the TV series "Two and a Half Men"?

Answer: Jon Cryer

Charlie Sheen played happy bachelor Charlie, whose loose lifestyle is interrupted when his uptight brother and his nephew come to live with him. The series began in 2003. Jon Cryer has also starred on TV in "The Famous Teddy Z", "Partners" and "The Trouble with Normal". Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer also appeared together in 1991's "Hot Shots!".
7. In "Pretty in Pink", Jon Cryer played Andie's best friend who was secretly in love with her. What was his character's name?

Answer: Duckie

Duckie was Andie's insecure friend who rode his bike by her house everyday. He becomes very hurt when Andie begins dating Blane, but comes through for her when she arrives at the prom alone. Molly Ringwald played Andie in the movie which also starred Andrew McCarthy and James Spader. Cryer has also starred in "Hiding Out" and "Dudes".
8. Which actor starred as Jonathan Eliot, a struggling writer looking for the right girl, in the TV series "The Single Guy"?

Answer: Jonathan Silverman

"The Single Guy" ran for two season and also starred Jonathan Winters, Ming-Na, Joey Slotnick and Olivia d'Abo. Jonathan's first appearance in movies or on TV was on "Gimme a Break!", where he played Jonathan Maxwell, the husband of middle daughter Julie Kanisky, from 1984-86.
9. Which actor made his film debut opposite Demi Moore in "No Small Affair"?

Answer: Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer played a teenager named Charles Cummings in "No Small Affair" (1984). Charles is an amateur photographer who falls in love with an 'older' woman of 22 (Demi Moore), who accidentally gets into one of his shots. He finds out that her name is Laura and that she's a singer about to lose her gig. Charles uses money he was saving for a trip to Rome to finance a publicity campaign for Laura, which eventually leads to great opportunities for her.

The movie also starred Ann Wedgeworth, George Wendt and Elizabeth Daily, and featured an early appearance by Tim Robbins as a friend of Charles.
10. Which actor portrayed Joel Fleischman, a young doctor who is required by his scholarship to set up a medical practice in rural Alaska, in the TV series "Northern Exposure"?

Answer: Rob Morrow

For his portrayal of Joel, Rob Morrow was nominated twice for a Best Actor Emmy award, and three times for a Best Actor Golden Globe. The series aired from 1990-1995 and won several Golden Globe and Emmy awards for Best Drama Series. Janine Turner, Barry Corbin and John Corbett also starred in the series. Rob Morrow has also appeared in the TV series "Tattingers", "Street Time" and "Numbers".
Source: Author Polaris101

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