Are They Really That Old? Trivia Quiz

Answer: DeForest Kelley (Lt. Com. Dr. McCoy)

DeForest Kelley played Lieutenant Commander Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in "Star Trek: The Original Series". He was born Jackson DeForest Kelley on the 20 January 1920 in Toccoa, Georgia, U.S.A. He has a long list of movie and television performances which include playing a doctor in an episode of "The Lone Ranger" (1952). He played Morgan Earp in "Gunfight At The OK Corral" (1957), alongside Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas. He played a southern officer in "Raintree County" (1957), alongside Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor. He died of stomach cancer at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, U.S.A. on the 11 June 1999, aged 79.

William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk, was born on 22 March 1931 in Notre-Dame-de-Grace, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Leonard Nimoy, who played Commander Spock, was born Leonard Simon Nimoy on the 26 March 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. He died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his Bel Air home in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., on the 27 February 2015, aged 83.

Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura, was born Grace Dell Nichols on the 28 December 1932 in Robbins, Illinois, U.S.A.

Answer: Chris Noth (Dt. Mike Logan)

Chris Noth, who played Detective Mike Logan in "Law & Order", was born Christopher David Noth on the 13 November 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A. In 1986 four years before "Law & Order", Chris Noth played officer Ron Lipsky in three episodes of "Hill Street Blues". Besides a come back in "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2005-2008), he was in two other successful TV series, "Sex and the City" (1998-2004) and "The Good Wife" (2009-2016).

Benjamin Bratt, who played Detective Rey Curtis, was born on the 16 December 1963 in San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

Linus Roache, who played Executive ADA Michael Cutter, was born Linus William Roache on the 1 February 1964 in Manchester, England. He is the son of actor William Roache who has played the part of Ken Barlow in the UK TV soap "Coronation Street" since 1960. William Roache has become the longest serving TV actor in a continuous role.

Jessie L. Martin, who played Detective Ed Green, was born Jesse Lamont Watkins on 18 January 1969 in Rocky Mount, Virginia, U.S.A.

Answer: John Cleese

John Cleese was born John Marwood Cleese on the 27 October 1939 in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England. Although he is famous as Basil Faulty in "Faulty Towers" he will probably be best remembered for the BBC comedy series "Monty Python's Flying Circus. Some of the most famous Monty Python sketches are ones that John Cleese is in, including the ministry of silly walks for which the 6' 5" Cleese was made, the dead parrot sketch with Michael Palin, and the argument clinic sketch, again with Michael Palin.

Graham Chapman was born Graham Arthur Chapman on the 8 January 1941 in Leicester, Leicestershire. England. He died of cancer on the 4 October 1989 in Maidstone Hospital, Kent, England, aged 48

Eric Idle was born on the 29 March 1943 in South Shields, County Durham, England.

Michael Palin was born Michael Edward Palin on the 5 May 1943 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.

Answer: Ted Danson (Sam Malone)

Ted Danson, who played bar owner San Malone, was born Edward Bridge Danson III on the 29 December 1947 in San Diego, California, U.S.A. He appeared in the long running TV medical soap "The Doctors" (1977-1982). He also made many guest appearances in TV shows such as "Laverne & Shirley", "Magnum P. I.", and "Taxi". He made his movie debut in "The Onion Field" (1979), starring John Savage and James Woods.

Rhea Perlman, who played waitress Carla Tortelli, was born Rhea Jo Perlman on the 31 March 1948 in Coney Island, New York, U.S.A.

George Wendt, who played accountant Norm Peterson, was born George Robert Wendt III on the 17 October 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Kelsey Grammer, who played psychiatrist Frasier Crane, was born Allen Kelsey Grammer on the 21 February 1955 in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Answer: Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay)

Lisa Kudrow, who played masseuse and musician Phoebe Buffay, was born Lisa Valerie Kudrow on the 30 July 1963 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. She appeared in a number of TV shows before "Friends". She may never have been in the show at all if she had not been replaced by Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle in "Frasier", during the recording of the pilot show.

David Schwimmer, who played palaeontologist Ross Geller, was born David Lawrence Schwimmer on the 2 November 1966 in Flushing, Queens, New York, U.S.A.

Jennifer Aniston, who played fashion buyer Rachel Green, was born Jennifer Joanna Aniston on the 11 February 1969 in Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.A.

Matthew Perry, who played statistical analysist Chandler Bing, was born Matthew Langford Perry on the 19 August 1969 in Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Answer: Robert Llewellyn (Kryten)

Robert Llewellyn, who played Service Mechanoid Kryten 2X4B-523P, was born on the 10 March 1956 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. In the 80s he was a member of the alternative comedy theatre group called The Joeys. They toured extensively in The UK and France. He was seen by the producer of "Red Dwarf" Paul Jackson, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe performing in his comedy, "Mammon, Robot Born of Woman" and was invited to audition for the role of Kryten. He was the only member of the UK cast of "Red Dwarf" to appear in the American version.

Chris Barrie, who played Technician Second Class Arnold Rimmer, was born Christopher Jonathan Brown on the 28 March 1960 in Hanover, West Germany.

Danny John-Jules, who played The Cat was born Daniel John-Jules on the 16 September 1960 in Paddington, London, England.

Craig Charles, who played Technician Third Class Dave Lister, was born Craig Joseph Charles on the 11 July 1964 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England.

Answer: Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi was born Peter Dougan Capaldi on the 14 April 1958 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was the 12th Doctor, (2014-2017). He played Danny Oldsen in "Local Hero", starring Burt Lancaster (1983). On stage he played John Lennon in "John, Paul, George, Ringo and Bert" (1983). In 1985 he played George Harrison in the TV movie "John and Yoko: A Love Story". He may be the only actor to have played two of The Beatles in different productions.

Davis Tenant was born David John McDonald on the 18 April 1971 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. He was the 10th Doctor, (2005-2010).

Jodie Whittaker was born Jodie Auckland Whittaker on the 17 June 1982 in Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, England. She was the 13th Doctor, (2018-).

Matt Smith was born Matthew Robert Smith on the 28 October 1982 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He was the 11th Doctor, (2010-2013).

Answer: Kevin Sussman (Stuart Bloom)

Kevin Sussman was born on the 4 December 1970 in New York City, New York, U.S.A. He plays Stuart Bloom, the owner of a comic book store. He lacks self confidence and is always on the brink of financial collapse. He made his movie debut in "Liberty Heights" (1999), starring Adrien Brody, Joe Mantegna, and Anthony Anderson. He played Colin in two episodes of "ER" (2004), and was in 16 episodes of "Ugly Betty" as Walter (2006-2007).

Johnny Galeki was born John Mark Galecki on the 30 April 1975 in Bree, Belgium. He plays Leonard Hofstadter, a socially inept experimental physicist with a mother complex. After a long time of trying he eventually became the boyfriend, then husband of next door neighbour Penny (Kaley Cuoco).

Mayim Bialik, born Mayim Chaya Bialik on the 12 December 1975 in San Diego, California, U.S.A. She plays Amy Farrah Fowler who was a socially inept neuroscientist but eventually became the girlfriend then wife of Sheldon Cooper.

Mellisa Rauch was born Melissa Ivy Rauch on the 23 June 1980 in Marlboro Township, New Jersey, U.S.A. She plays Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz a sweet natured but sometimes a pushy, vindictive microbiologist who is now married to Howard Joel Wolowitz, (Simon Helberg).

Answer: Frank Thornton (Captain Stephen Peacock)

Frank Thornton was born Frank Thornton Ball on the 15 January 1921 in Dulwich, London, England. He played floor walker Captain Stephen Peacock in all 10 series of "Are You Being Served". He served in the RAF during WWII and was demobbed in 1947. His first credited movie role was as Inspector Finch in "Radio Cab Murder" (1954). He played a number of credited and uncredited characters in British movies in the 50s. In the 60s his time was split between movies and TV. In 1997 he played the role of Herbert "Truly" Truelove in another famous British TV show, "Last of the Summer Wine". He died in his sleep of natural causes in Barnes, London, England on the 16 March 2013, aged 92.

Nicolas Smith was born Nicholas John Smith on the 5 March 1934 in Banstead, Surrey, England. He played floor manager Mr Cuthbert Rumbold in all 10 series of "Are You Being Served". He died in hospital after receiving a head injury from a fall at his home in Sutton, London, England, on the 6 December 2015, aged 81.

John Inman was born Frederick John Inman on the 28 June 1935 in Preston, Lancashire, England. He played sales assistant Mr Wilberforce Claybourne Humphries in all 10 series of "Are You Being Served". He died of a hepatitis A infection, (possibly contracted from contaminated food), in St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, on the 8 March 2007 aged 71.

Mollie Sugden was born Isobel Mary Sugden on the 21 July 1922 in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England. She played senior sales assistant and head of the ladies' department, Mrs Betty Slocombe in all 10 series of "Are You Being Served". She died of heart failure in the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford on 1 July 2009 aged 86.

Answer: Honor Blackman (Cathy Gale)

Honor Blackman was born on the 22 August 1925 in Plaistow, Essex, England. She played Cathy Gale opposite Patrick Macnee in "The Avengers" (1962-1964). She also played Pussy Galore in the James Bond movie "Goldfinger" (1964). She made her movie debut in "Fame Is the Spur" (1947), starring Michael Redgrave. She made many movies in the 50s and 60s before starring in "The Avengers". Also on TV she starred in "The Upper Hand" (1990-1996), which was adapted from the US sitcom "Who's The Boss?".

Diana Rigg born Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg on the 20 July 1938 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. She played Emma Peel opposite Patrick Macnee in "The Avengers" (1965-1968). She also played Countess Teresa di Vicenzo, the wife of James Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969).

Linda Thorson born Linda Robinson on 18 June 1947 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She played Tara King opposite Patrick Macnee in "The Avengers" (1968-1969).

Joanna Lumley born Joanna Lamond Lumley on the 1 May 1946 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. She starred opposite Patrick Macnee in "The New Avengers" (1976-1977). Sha also appeared in the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969), as one of Ernst Stavro Blofeld's angels of death.