Jacks of all Roles Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly (1927-1992) is best remembered as Bart Maverick, the brother of Bret Maverick (James Garner), in the television western series "Maverick" (1957-1962). Outside of acting he served as the Mayor of Huntington Beach, California from 1983-86.

Answer: Jack Haley

Jack Haley (1898-1979) was an American actor who was offered the role of the Tin Man and his farmhand friend, Hickory, in the 1939 classic "The Wizard of Oz". The role was originally offered to Buddy Ebsen but he had to finally turn down the role due to an allergy he suffered due to the silver make-up applied to his face.

Answer: Jack Wild

Jack Wild (1952-2006) was an English actor and singer who performed his debut film role as the Artful Dodger in the Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist" which was adapted into the 1968 film "Oliver!". For this role he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. That year the award went to Jack Albertson.

Answer: Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson's first big acting break came in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider". It was in 1975 in the movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" that he received his first Academy Award, after four previous nominations, for his role as Randle Patrick McMurphy. The award was for Best Actor. Born in 1937, his acting career started in 1954.

Answer: Jack Palance

Jack Palance (1919-2006) was an American actor who received three Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. The first was in 1952 in "Sudden Fear, 1953 in "Shane" and finally in 1991 when he was successful. His successful performance came in the movie "City Slickers" for his role as Curly Washburn.

Answer: Jack Lord

Jack Lord (1920-1998) was an American actor of stage, film and television. He appeared in a number of movies and also guest appearances in television series such as "Bonanza", "Rawhide", "The High Chapparal", "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", "Ironsides" and " The Fugitive" to name a few. However, he is best remembered for his role as Det. Captain Steve McGarrett in the crime series " Hawaii Five-O" (1968-1980).

Answer: Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon (1925-2001) received eight nominations for an Academy Award and was successful on two occasions. The first award for Best Supporting Actor was in 1955 for his role in the naval movie "Mister Roberts". His second Oscar was for Best Actor in 1973, for his role as Harry Stoner in the film " Save the Tiger".

Answer: Jack Webb

Jack Webb (1920-1982) was an American actor of radio and television. He was also a producer, director and screenwriter and was the creator of the "Dragnet" series. He is best remembered as Sgt. Joe Friday in the television crime drama "Dragnet" (1951-1959) and the revived series from 1967-1970.

Answer: Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson (1907-1981) was an American actor of stage, film, comedian, singer and dancer. He appeared as Grandpa Joe in the musical comedy " Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". However, it was for his role as John Cleary in the 1968 movie "The Subject Was Roses" that he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was successful that year over Jack Wild who is mentioned in question Q3 as the Artful Dodger in "Oliver!".

Answer: Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman (1922-2012) was an American actor of stage, film and television. He is best remembered as Oscar Madison in the television series "The Odd Couple" (1970-1975) with Tony Randall. Jack also played the role of Oscar Madison on Broadway in the play by Neil Simon of the same name.