Double Letter Name Celebrities 1 Quiz

Answer: Sissy Spacek

As Carrie, she was a sweet girl in high school, who was a loner with no friends - very few people even knew her name. She had telekinetic powers. As the time for the prom approached, she was pushed to her limit and the memorable events of prom night spiralled out of control.

This movie was directed by Brian DePalma. Mary Elizabeth "Sissy" Spacek was born December 25, 1949 in Quitman, Texas. "Carrie" was nominated for 2 Oscars and won two other awards. Sissy also appeared in the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter" in which she won an Oscar for her portrayal of country singer Loretta Lynn.

In 2002, she was nominated for the sixth time for an Oscar for her movie role "In the Bedroom".

Answer: Sherwood Schwartz

Schwartz created the TV series and was also involved in most of the follow-ups of the original cast including "The Brady Girls Get Married", "The Brady Brides", "A Very Brady Christmas" and the drama series "The Bradys". Schwartz also created the original TV series "Gilligan's Island" in which some guest stars appeared on both shows. Robbie Rist was cousin Oliver in the last season of "The Brady Bunch". Robert Reed was the father, Mike Brady on this TV series. Until I did this quiz, I never realized that all of these names were a double letter name from the same TV series. Did you?

Answer: Joshua Jackson

Joshua was in "The Mighty Ducks" triology as Charlie Conway and he portrayed Pacey Witter in the TV series "Dawson's Creek". He was also in the 2001 remake movie "Ocean's Eleven". Joshua was born June 11, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Joe Jackson children consisted of Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, LaToya, Marlon, Michael, Randy and Janet.

The famous Jackson 5 consisted of Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Randy.

Answer: Hubert Humphrey

Humphrey was Vice President when Lyndon B. Johnson was in office but he was never the President. Wilson was the 28th President, Hoover was the 31st President and Reagan was the 40th President.

Answer: Dave Dravecky

Dravecky was a major league pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Dave developed cancer in his pitching arm and he worked his way back into shape and returned to SF Giants to pitch. Sadly, his arm had to be amputated but it was to save his life. Dave wrote two books about his cancer and his comeback attempt with "Comeback", published in 1990 and "When You Can't Come Back", published in 1992.

He and his wife Jan founded the Outreach of Hope ministry. Please visit the official web David Dravecky organization site for more information. Drysdale was the major league pitcher of the LA Dodgers. Sosa also was in the major leagues as a right fielder and has also been known for his commanding manner at bat. Johnson is a NASCAR race car driver.

Answer: Melissa Manchester

Manchester's hit song was released in 1978 and she sang the theme for "Ice Castles" that came out in 1980. "Looking Through the Eyes of Love" is sung at many weddings including on soap operas. It was recorded by Patty Weaver who portrayed Gina Roma on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless", and was played when Victor and Nikki Newman remarried. Manchester was born February 15, 1951 in The Bronx, New York.

Answer: Bill Bixby

Bill portrayed Tom Corbett - Eddie's father and Dr. David Banner in the TV series "The Incredible Hulk." He also starred in "Goodnight, Beantown". Bixby directed the TV series "Blossom", and "Ferris Bueller". He was born in San Francisco, CA on January 22, 1934. Sadly, Bill died on November 21, 1993 of prostate cancer.

Answer: Robert Redford

Redford was known for his role in the movies "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", "Legal Eagles", "Out of Africa", "Brubaker", "The Spy Game", "The Horse Whisperer" and "The Clearing". He continued working in various behind the scene work such as directing, and occasionally returns to the screen for an acting job.

In 1981, he won an Academy Award for his directorial debut "Ordinary People". Charles Robert Redford Jr. was born August 18, 1937.

Answer: Adam Ant

Adam's trademark of a horizontal stripe across his face distinguished him from other artists and the first MTV video guest VJ. Adam Ant had a music group called Adam and the Ants during the early 1980's and went solo. His song "Goody Too Shoes" was a hit.

He was born Stuart Leslie Goddard on November 3, 1954 in London, England, UK. He was married and had a daughter, Lily in 1998. Chuck played drums for the original band Simple Plan. David also was with Simple Plan and played bass and a background vocalist. Bobby Brown was a member of the music group New Edition until he turned solo.

Answer: Larry Linville

Frank Burns was the wimpy doctor on the TV series for five years. Larry guest-starred on many TV shows and movies. His credits included the TV series "Herbie the Love Bug" and "Night Stalker", a TV movie "Crazy for You" and movies "Chud II: Bud the Chud", "Rock 'n' Roll High School" and the comedy mystery movie "West From North Goes South" (released in 2004, after his death). Linville was born September 29, 1939 in Ojai, California.

He had been diagnosed with cancer and had had surgery when he died of pneumonia on April 10, 2000. Alan Alda appeared in the TV series as the wise-cracking surgeon Hawkeye. Allan Arbus also had a recurring role as the psychiatrist Sidney Freedman.