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Quiz about Double Letter Name Celebrities 4
Quiz about Double Letter Name Celebrities 4

Double Letter Name Celebrities 4 Quiz


I thought it was interesting that some celebrities have their first and last names beginning with the same letter and decided to make another quiz about them. This is number four and we are going for more! Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by LuvsthatTrivia. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
218,833
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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838
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these was the stage manager on the 1977 TV version of "Our Town?" It co-starred Robby Benson and Glynnis O'Connor. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the last season of the TV series "Blossom," who portrayed Kennedy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Most TV viewers remember this actress as the fiesty, spoiled brat, Nellie Olsen on the TV series "Little House on the Prairie". Which of these was she? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who portrayed Ethel Kennedy in the 2000 TV movie "RFK"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This writer wrote the screen play "Another Face" that starred Brian Donlevy, Phyllis Brooks and Alan Hale Sr. Which name is correct? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Some of you may remember this celebrity as the P.E. teacher, Miss Collins in the original 1976 movie "Carrie", and the step mother on the TV series "Eight is Enough". Who was she? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these was the star of the 1976 movie "Rocky"? He portrayed the character of the same name. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who co-starred with James Belushi in the 1990 movie "Mr. Destiny" as Cindy Jo?

Answer: (RR 4-5 letters or last name only)
Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these was known for being in the pilot episode as a child abductee in the 2004 TV series "The 4400"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Melissa Manchester appeared on the 1991 to 1995 TV series "Blossom" as the mother who left her family behind so that she could dedicate time to her singing career.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these was the stage manager on the 1977 TV version of "Our Town?" It co-starred Robby Benson and Glynnis O'Connor.

Answer: Hal Holbrook

As the stage manager, he helped the flow of the story in "Our Town". His matter-of-fact way of telling the story kept my attention when I watched this for the first time. Over the years, Hal has portrayed a large variety of characters including Abraham Lincoln and John Adams.

He also co-starred on the 1990 TV series "Evening Shade". He was born February 17, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio. Spinella was Simon Stimson in the 2003 version.
2. In the last season of the TV series "Blossom," who portrayed Kennedy?

Answer: Courtney Chase

On "Blossom", Courtney was Carol's daughter and she got to be the flower girl when Nick and Carol married. Some may remember her as Gene's daughter, Lynn in the 1995 movie "Nick of Time" that starred Johnny Depp. Manchester appeared as Blossom's mother in "Blossom". Courtney was born in New York on March 24, 1988.
3. Most TV viewers remember this actress as the fiesty, spoiled brat, Nellie Olsen on the TV series "Little House on the Prairie". Which of these was she?

Answer: Alison Arngrim

Many TV viewers disliked Nasty Nellie and some really believed that Alison was like her character. Actually, Alison was a very giving person. She became an AIDS activist in 1986, after actor, Steve Tracy died. Tracy was her TV husband, Percival Isaac Cohen Dalton. Alison was born January 18, 1962 in New York, New York.
4. Who portrayed Ethel Kennedy in the 2000 TV movie "RFK"?

Answer: Marnie McPhail

McPhail portrayed Ethel Kennedy in this movie. Conley portrayed Rose Kennedy. Shotton was the speech therapist. McPhail co-starred in the 2003 TV series "King" and appeared in the 2005 movie "The Greatest Game Ever Played". She was born July 4, 1966 in Colombus, Ohio.
5. This writer wrote the screen play "Another Face" that starred Brian Donlevy, Phyllis Brooks and Alan Hale Sr. Which name is correct?

Answer: Garrett Graham

He was born September 4, 1896. Graham was a writer during the 1920s to 1940s. Some of his work included "The Divorce Dodger", and "The Shady Lady". He died September 25, 1964 in Hollywood, California of a stroke.
6. Some of you may remember this celebrity as the P.E. teacher, Miss Collins in the original 1976 movie "Carrie", and the step mother on the TV series "Eight is Enough". Who was she?

Answer: Betty Buckley

Miss Collins was very caring and supportive of Carrie in the movie. Betty played a teacher, Sandra Sue 'Abby' Abbott and fell in love with, and eventually married Tom Bradford in the TV series "Eight is Enough". Betty was born July 3, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was Miss Fort Worth in the Miss Texas Pageant in 1966. In the TV series "Oz" she was Suzanne Fitzgerald.
7. Which of these was the star of the 1976 movie "Rocky"? He portrayed the character of the same name.

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester "Sly" Stallone portrayed Rocky Balboa in the 1976 movie "Rocky" and its sequels. Sly also wrote the "Rocky" films. Rocky was an unknown, and he gave it his all to become a contender against the heavy weight champion, Apollo Creed. He didn't realize it was just a promotional idea.

In the end, the boxing fans were rooting for Balboa to win and inspired us all to do our best. The sequels deal with Rocky's highs and lows in his career and his motivation to win. The original "Rocky" movie won three Oscar awards and 13 other wins as well as 19 nominations. Also to Stallone's credit, are movies "First Blood" (1982), "Over the Top" (1987), "Tango and Cash" (1989), "Judge Dredd" (1995), "Driven" (2001) and "Spy Kids 3: Game Over" (2003). Sylvester Enzio Stallone was born on July 6, 1946 in New York, New York.
8. Who co-starred with James Belushi in the 1990 movie "Mr. Destiny" as Cindy Jo?

Answer: Rene Russo

Rene was Cindy Jo Bumpers in the movie. Her father owned the company and in the alternate reality, Larry (Belushi) was married to Cindy. Viewers got to see Cindy in a different light from her conscious self. Russo also co-starred in "Major League" (1989),"Lethal Weapon 3" (1992), "Get Shorty" (1995), "Lethal Weapon 4" (1998), The Thomas Crown Affair" (1999) and "Yours, Mine, Ours (2005). Rene was born February 17, 1954 in Burbank, California.
9. Which of these was known for being in the pilot episode as a child abductee in the 2004 TV series "The 4400"?

Answer: Conchita Campbell

Conchita portrayed Maia Rutledge, who was abducted as a child and returned to Earth much later, still the same age. Maia had the ability to predict future events. Airlie portrayed Lily's ex-husband Brian. Moriarty was Orson Bailey, a 4400 abductee the pilot episode. Komoval was Dr. Emily Safford in the pilot episode. Campbell was born October 25, 1995 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
10. Melissa Manchester appeared on the 1991 to 1995 TV series "Blossom" as the mother who left her family behind so that she could dedicate time to her singing career.

Answer: True

Melissa had a recurring TV role on "Blossom". She portrayed Maddy Russo, Blossom's mother. Melissa also appeared on the soap opera "Search for Tomorrow" as a singer who taught her craft to one of the main characters. She won a Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance with her song titled "You Should Hear How She Talks About You".

She also sang the theme from the movie "Ice Castles" and "Don't Cry Out Loud". She was known for her singing ability, was discovered and became a back up singer for Barry Manilow and Bette Midler. Melissa was born February 15, 1951 in The Bronx, New York.
Source: Author LuvsthatTrivia

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