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All About Alan Alda Trivia Quiz

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

Author
Hawkeye-fan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,088

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
3149

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is Alan Alda's birthname? Hint

Alfonso Alda

Alan D'Abruzzo

Alfonso D'Abruzzo Jr.

Alan Alda

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Question 2 of 15

2. When was Alan born? Hint

April 7, 1933

May 24, 1943

Febuary 6, 1939

January 28, 1936

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who did Alan marry in 1957? Hint

Amanda Johnson

Eve Fonda

Elisabeth Park

Arlene Weiss

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which movie was Alan NOT in? Hint

Murder at 1600

Bring it on

The Four Seasons

California Suite

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many siblings does Alan have? Hint

None

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Question 6 of 15

6. Alan has written the script for "The Four Seasons".

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. Alan was the first to be cast on M*A*S*H.

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. To which one of these films, has Alan written the script? Hint

Everybody Says I love You

The Seduction of Joe Tynan

The Glass House

Same Time, Next Year

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Question 9 of 15

9. Alan has never portrayed a mad person?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many children does he have? Hint

None

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the title of Alan's first real movie? Hint

Mad City

Canadian Bacon

Paper Lion

Whispers in the Dark

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Question 12 of 15

12. Alan acted in five episodes of "ER" in 1999. What was the name of his character? Hint

Dr. Johnson

Dr. Dave

Dr. Lawrence

Dr. Green

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Question 13 of 15

13. Did Alan have a role in the hit movie "What Women Want"?

Yes

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Question 14 of 15

14. Alan starred in 2001 in the movie "Clubland", which earned him an Emmy nomination - but did he win?

Yes

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Question 15 of 15

15. Alan made a movie, where he co-starred with another "M*A*S*H" member. Which movie and member(the actors name)? Hint

White Mile -- Mike Farrell

What Woman Want -- Loretta Swit

Everyone says I love you -- David Ogden Stiers

Jenny -- Harry Morgan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Alan Alda's birthname?

Answer: Alfonso D'Abruzzo Jr.

Could you picture the credits read Alfonso D'Abruzzo Jr on M*A*S*H??

2. When was Alan born?

Answer: January 28, 1936

He is actually only 7 years older than Gary Burghoff! (Radar)

3. Who did Alan marry in 1957?

Answer: Arlene Weiss

Alan and Arlene were married at the age of 21 and 23!

4. Which movie was Alan NOT in?

Answer: Bring it on

A long list of wonderful films!

5. How many siblings does Alan have?

Answer: 1

A half-brother named Anthony Alda (parents are Robert Alda and his second wife Flora.) All three Alda's did an episode called "Lend a Hand" on M*A*S*H.

6. Alan has written the script for "The Four Seasons".

Answer: True

In which two of his daughters -- Elisabeth and Beatrice starred.

7. Alan was the first to be cast on M*A*S*H.

Answer: False

Actually he was the last one - signed the contract a mere 6 hours before shooting began!

8. To which one of these films, has Alan written the script?

Answer: The Seduction of Joe Tynan

And he did a terrific job!

9. Alan has never portrayed a mad person?

Answer: False

In "Whispers in the Dark", his character killed 4 people ... that is what I call good acting!

10. How many children does he have?

Answer: 3

Arlene and Alan Alda have 3 daughters: Eve (born 1958), Elisabeth (born 1960) and Beatrice (born 1961).

11. What is the title of Alan's first real movie?

Answer: Paper Lion

It was made in 1968, and stars a quite young, rising actor named Alan Alda.

12. Alan acted in five episodes of "ER" in 1999. What was the name of his character?

Answer: Dr. Lawrence

Dr. Gabriel Lawrence - an aging doctor suffering from alzheimers ... a sad diagnosis!

13. Did Alan have a role in the hit movie "What Women Want"?

Answer: Yes

He played their chief - Dan. He looks cute except for his glasses ...

14. Alan starred in 2001 in the movie "Clubland", which earned him an Emmy nomination - but did he win?

Answer: No

Sad to say, he didn't win - but that's ok, I know he made a nice performance anyway!

15. Alan made a movie, where he co-starred with another "M*A*S*H" member. Which movie and member(the actors name)?

Answer: Everyone says I love you -- David Ogden Stiers

It was fun to see them together again!

Source: Author Hawkeye-fan

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