FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Brains and Brawn
Quiz about Brains and Brawn

Brains and Brawn Trivia Quiz


This quiz features actors with more to them than meets the eye! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ballykissangel. Estimated time: 8 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Celebrity Trivia
  6. »
  7. Celebrities Mixture
  8. »
  9. Before They Were Stars

Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
83,896
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1911
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. This talented actor can deliver a hilarious line with a completely deadpan face! He graduated from Yale University with a double honours major in English and Theatre Arts. You have seen him portray Niles Crane, brother to Frasier Crane on the sitcom "Frasier". Who is he?

Answer: ( Three words, or just surname ... initials DHP)
Question 2 of 10
2. This actor of "X-File" fame, certainly has brains behind his good looks! He has an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a masters degree in English literature from Yale University. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 3 of 10
3. Would you have guessed that the actor who portrayed Clark Kent and Superman on "Lois and Clark - The New Adventures of Superman", would hold a degree in history from Princeton University? Who is this brainy guy?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... initials DC)
Question 4 of 10
4. This handsome man certainly is not short in the brains department! He graduated cum laude from UCLA with a degree in communications. You would have seen him a number of years back play Dr. Bobby Caldwell on the TV drama "St. Elsewhere". Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... initials MH)
Question 5 of 10
5. You might be surprised to know that this funny man comes from a musical family. He earned a BA in music (piano and composition) from the University of New York at Binghampton. He was married to Jamie on the sitcom "Mad About You". Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... initials PR)
Question 6 of 10
6. This actor starred in one of my all time favourite movies -- "While You Were Sleeping" along with Sandra Bullock. He holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in directing from the University of Massachusetts. He is _________ ?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... initials BP)
Question 7 of 10
7. This English actor portrayed the character you wanted to hate in the movie "Bridget Jones' Diary". Nevertheless, you have to admit he has brains! He graduated from Oxford University, to which he had won a full scholarship, with a degree in English. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 8 of 10
8. This British actor hit it big as producer/playwright Mr. Sheffield on the sitcom "The Nanny". He graduated from Eton College and studied law at Cambridge University. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... initials CS ... watch spelling!)
Question 9 of 10
9. This actor played Balki along with his 'cuzin Larry' on the sitcom "Perfect Strangers". Bet you didn't know that he received a full scholarship to study at Yale University where he studied drama! Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... watch spelling!)
Question 10 of 10
10. Sadly, this talented actor passed away in 2002. His athletic ability led to a 4 year scholarship to Florida State University where earned a BA in communications. Later, he went on to get a masters degree in Broadcast Research and Management from Michigan State University. Do you remember him from the TV show "Vegas$"?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... initials RU)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This talented actor can deliver a hilarious line with a completely deadpan face! He graduated from Yale University with a double honours major in English and Theatre Arts. You have seen him portray Niles Crane, brother to Frasier Crane on the sitcom "Frasier". Who is he?

Answer: David Hyde Pierce

David plays the piano and organ as well. He also kickboxes! More to him than meets the eye!
2. This actor of "X-File" fame, certainly has brains behind his good looks! He has an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a masters degree in English literature from Yale University. Who is he?

Answer: David Duchovny

David is also talented athletically! He played scholarship-level basketball during high school and college.
3. Would you have guessed that the actor who portrayed Clark Kent and Superman on "Lois and Clark - The New Adventures of Superman", would hold a degree in history from Princeton University? Who is this brainy guy?

Answer: Dean Cain

Dean was signed to play pro football for the Buffalo Bills but a knee injury ended that dream!
4. This handsome man certainly is not short in the brains department! He graduated cum laude from UCLA with a degree in communications. You would have seen him a number of years back play Dr. Bobby Caldwell on the TV drama "St. Elsewhere". Who is he?

Answer: Mark Harmon

Mark is also quite an athlete. He won an award of excellence in college for playing quarterback for the UCLA Bruins football team.
5. You might be surprised to know that this funny man comes from a musical family. He earned a BA in music (piano and composition) from the University of New York at Binghampton. He was married to Jamie on the sitcom "Mad About You". Who is he?

Answer: Paul Reiser

Paul co-wrote the title theme song for his show "Mad About You".
6. This actor starred in one of my all time favourite movies -- "While You Were Sleeping" along with Sandra Bullock. He holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in directing from the University of Massachusetts. He is _________ ?

Answer: Bill Pullman

He worked in a teaching position in the drama department of Montana State University.
7. This English actor portrayed the character you wanted to hate in the movie "Bridget Jones' Diary". Nevertheless, you have to admit he has brains! He graduated from Oxford University, to which he had won a full scholarship, with a degree in English. Who is he?

Answer: Hugh Grant

He also starred in "Notting Hill" as well as many other films.
8. This British actor hit it big as producer/playwright Mr. Sheffield on the sitcom "The Nanny". He graduated from Eton College and studied law at Cambridge University. Who is he?

Answer: Charles Shaughnessy

You might remember for the role of Shane Donovan on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives".
9. This actor played Balki along with his 'cuzin Larry' on the sitcom "Perfect Strangers". Bet you didn't know that he received a full scholarship to study at Yale University where he studied drama! Who is he?

Answer: Bronson Pinchot

His hobby is Greek sculpture! Who would guess!
10. Sadly, this talented actor passed away in 2002. His athletic ability led to a 4 year scholarship to Florida State University where earned a BA in communications. Later, he went on to get a masters degree in Broadcast Research and Management from Michigan State University. Do you remember him from the TV show "Vegas$"?

Answer: Robert Urich

He worked for a while as a TV weather man. He passed away in April, 2002. He died of cancer.
Source: Author Ballykissangel

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
11/21/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us