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I Could've Been on "Saturday Night Live!" Quiz

This quiz is about celebrities who auditioned for a role on the cast of the television show "Saturday Night Live" and were not hired.

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

Author
workisboring

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,683

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Canadian comedian first auditioned for the cast of "Saturday Night Live" before the sixth season, but was not chosen. He joined the cast of the television show "In Living Color" in 1990. He then went on to star in several box office smash comedies in the 1990s, playing such roles as Ace Ventura and Stanley Ipkiss. Who is this comedian? Hint

Damon Wayans

Jim Carrey

Mike Myers

Rick Moranis

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Question 2 of 10

2. This actor auditioned for the cast of "Saturday Night Live" before the sixth season, but was not chosen. He starred in movies such as the 1984 movie "Revenge of the Nerds" and the 1986 movie "True Stories". He hit pay dirt when he landed the role of Dan Conner on the television series "Roseanne". Who is this actor? Hint

Martin Mull

Dom Irrera

Dennis Quaid

John Goodman

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jennifer Aniston auditioned for the cast of "Saturday Night Live" in the spring of 1994. She chose to accept a role for a new sitcom called "Friends" instead. What role did Jennifer Aniston play on the show "Friends"? Hint

Rachel Green

Phoebe Buffay

Monica Geller

Janice Goralnik

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Question 4 of 10

4. Comedian Paul Reubens auditioned for the cast of "Saturday Night Live" before the show's tenth season and was not chosen. What was the alter ego of Paul Reubens? Hint

Father Guido Sarducci

Slim Shady

Ed Grimley

Pee-Wee Herman

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Question 5 of 10

5. This actress auditioned for the cast of "Saturday Night Live" before the eighth season but lost the spot to Pamela Stephenson. She went on to star in roles such as Thelma Yvonne Dickinson, Dottie Hinson and President Mackenzie Allen. Who is this actress? Hint

Catherine O'Hara

Susan Sarandon

Geena Davis

Lori Petty

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Question 6 of 10

6. This actress was hired to replace Ann Risley during the sixth season of "Saturday Night Live". She quit the show after having personality conflicts with the head writer during rehearsals. She became a regular performer on the Canadian television sketch comedy show "SCTV". She also starred in the 1988 film "Beetlejuice" and the 1990 film "Home Alone". Who is this actress? Hint

Robin Duke

Catherine O'Hara

Laurie Metcalf

Gail Matthius

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Question 7 of 10

7. This actress auditioned for the cast of the 21st season of "Saturday Night Live", but lost her part. She went on to play the part of Phoebe Buffay on the television show "Friends". Who is she? Hint

Janeane Garofalo

Jennifer Aniston

Lisa Kudrow

Courteney Cox

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Question 8 of 10

8. This actor auditioned for the cast of the 21st season of "Saturday Night Live" but lost the spot to Will Ferrell. In 2005, he landed the role of Michael Scott on the television show "The Office" and the role of Andy Stitzer in the movie "The 40-Year-Old Virgin". Who is this actor? Hint

Paul Rudd

Steve Carell

Seth Rogen

Rainn Wilson

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Question 9 of 10

9. This comedian auditioned for the cast of the 28th season of "Saturday Night Live" but lost the spot to Will Forte. He went on to play Zack Bradley in the 2006 film "Employee of the Month" and Dr. Charles Logan in the 2007 film "Good Luck Chuck". Who is this comedian? Hint

Dane Cook

Greg Giraldo

Dave Attell

Denis Leary

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Question 10 of 10

10. Prior to the 21st season, "Saturday Night Live" offered this stunt artist a spot on the cast to perform weird and dangerous stunts on the show. For some reason, this guy chose to be a part of an MTV show revolving around these stunts instead. He also played Luke Duke in the 2005 film version of "The Dukes of Hazzard". Who is this actor? Hint

Johnny Knoxville

Jeff Tremaine

Steve-O

Spike Jonze

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey auditioned for "Saturday Night Live" before the sixth season and was not chosen. After the audition, he starred on the television show "In Living Color" for four seasons, and starred in movies such as the 1994 film "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", the 1994 movie "The Mask" and the 1995 film "Dumb and Dumber".

Answer: John Goodman

John Goodman played Dan Conner on the television series "Roseanne" from 1988 to 1997. For this role, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series for Comedy/Musical category in 1993, and an American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series in a Leading Role in 1989 and 1990.

Answer: Rachel Green

Jennifer Aniston wisely chose to accept the role of Rachel Green in the wildly successful sitcom "Friends", which ran from 1994 through 2004. Rachel Green was one of the six central characters featured on the show.

4. Comedian Paul Reubens auditioned for the cast of "Saturday Night Live" before the show's tenth season and was not chosen. What was the alter ego of Paul Reubens?

Answer: Pee-Wee Herman

Paul Reubens was best-known for playing the character Pee-Wee Herman. Pee-Wee Herman had a television show called "Pee-Wee's Playhouse", which ran from 1986 through 1990. He also had a 1985 movie called "Pee-wee's Big Adventure". Pee-Wee Herman did host an episode of "Saturday Night Live" on November 23, 1985.

Answer: Geena Davis

Geena Davis went on to star in movies and television. She played Thelma Yvonne Dickinson on the 1991 movie "Thelma and Louise", and Dottie Hinson in the 1992 movie "A League of Their Own". She also played President Mackenzie Allen on the television show "Commander in Chief", which aired in 2005 through 2006.

Answer: Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara was hired during the sixth season of "Saturday Night Live" to replace the fired Ann Risley. After quitting, O'Hara didn't appear on "Saturday Night Live" that season, but she returned to host the show on April 13, 1991 and October 31, 1992.

7. This actress auditioned for the cast of the 21st season of "Saturday Night Live", but lost her part. She went on to play the part of Phoebe Buffay on the television show "Friends". Who is she?

Answer: Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow was turned down as a cast member for the 21st season of "Saturday Night Live". She played both Phoebe and Ursula Buffay on the sitcom "Friends", which ran from 1994 through 2004. She also starred in the 1997 movie "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion", and the 1999 movie "Analyze This".

Answer: Steve Carell

Steve Carell auditioned for the 21st season of "Saturday Night Live" but wasn't offered a spot on the cast. He went on to play Michael Scott on the television show "The Office" from 2005 through 2011. Steve Carell hosted "Saturday Night Live" on October 1, 2005 and May 17, 2008.

Answer: Dane Cook

Dane Cook auditioned for the cast of the 28th season of "Saturday Night Live" but was not chosen for a part. Cook went on to have a stand-up comedy career. Cook hosted "Saturday Night Live" on December 3, 2005 and September 30, 2006.

Answer: Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville chose to be a part of the MTV series "Jackass" instead of "Saturday Night Live". Knoxville also starred in the 2005 film version of "The Dukes of Hazzard", as well as the movies "Jackass: The Movie" (2002); "Jackass Number Two" (2006); and "Jackass 2.5" (2007).

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