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Mistaken Identities Trivia Quiz

Have you ever thought Matthew Broderick was Jon Cryer & Jon Cryer was Matthew Broderick? I have and hopefully after this quiz we all will be able to know the difference between the two! Enjoy!

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

Author
NalaMarie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
162,750

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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712

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Question 1 of 10

1. Between Matthew Broderick and Jon Cryer, which one is younger?

Answer: ( M or J)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Matthew Broderick has a son who was born on October 28, 2002.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the names of Matthew Broderick's parents? Hint

David and Patricia

David and Gretchen

James and Patricia

James and Gretchen

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jon Cryer submitted an audition tape for the role of Chandler Bing on "Friends".

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. For what role was Matthew Broderick nominated for a Golden Globe? Hint

Steven Kovacs in "The Cable Guy"

Ferris Bueller in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

Simba in "The Lion King"

Dr. Niko Tatopoulos in "Godzilla"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of these actors starred in the off-Broadway production of 'Brighton Beach Memoirs'? Hint

Neither of them

Jon Cryer

Matthew Broderick

Both of them

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it." This quote is said in which of the following movies? Hint

Biloxi Blues

Holy Man

Pretty in Pink

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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Question 8 of 10

8. "I've never been in rehab or had any kind of drug or alcohol problem. I sometimes wish I had, so I could have something to discuss on the talk shows." Did Matthew Broderick say this quote?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following roles was Matthew Broderick offered, but he declined? Hint

Mike Seaver in "Growing Pains"

Bart Simpson in "The Simpsons"

Jack Tripper in "Three's Company"

Alex P. Keaton in "Family Ties"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jon Cryer wrote, produced and starred in "Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God...Be Back by Five".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Between Matthew Broderick and Jon Cryer, which one is younger?

Answer: Jon

Jon Cryer was born on April 16, 1965 in New York, NY and Matthew Broderick was born on March 21, 1962 in New York, NY.

2. Matthew Broderick has a son who was born on October 28, 2002.

Answer: True

Sarah and Matthew named their first son, James Wilke Broderick, born on October 28, 2002, after Matthew's father, James.

3. What are the names of Matthew Broderick's parents?

Answer: James and Patricia

James Broderick, director and star of the TV show, "Family" (1976), was born on March 7, 1927 in Charleston, New Hampshire and passed away on November 1, 1982 in New Haven, Connecticut. Patricia Broderick, screenwriter for the film "Infinity", died on November 8, 2002. Jon's parents, David and Gretchen Cryer were divorced in 1969. David Cryer is an actor that has been seen in "Escape from Alcatraz" (1979) and in the soap opera, "As the World Turns" as Philip Lombard. Jon's mother is the co-author and star of 'I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road'.

She also starred in the 1987 movie, "Hiding Out" with her son.

4. Jon Cryer submitted an audition tape for the role of Chandler Bing on "Friends".

Answer: True

While performing in a play in London, he auditioned for the role. It was videotaped but it never made it to the United States in time for the casting directors to make a decision. Although I'm sure Jon would have done a great job, Matthew Perry gave Chandler Bing a personality we will never forget.

5. For what role was Matthew Broderick nominated for a Golden Globe?

Answer: Ferris Bueller in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

Matthew was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1987 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture in a Comedy/Musical for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". His first Emmy nomination was in 1994 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special for "A Life in the Theater". He was also nominated for a MTV Movie Award in 1997 for Best Fight for "The Cable Guy".

6. Which one of these actors starred in the off-Broadway production of 'Brighton Beach Memoirs'?

Answer: Both of them

Jon took over Matthew's role of Eugene Jerome in Neil Simon's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs'. Jon also replaced Matthew in the role of the adopted son David in 'Torch Song Trilogy'. Coincidentally, Jon's film career started when he starred in "No Small Affair" (1984). Matthew Broderick originally had the role in 1981 until the director, Martin Ritt had to quit the production because he suffered from exhaustion.

In 1984, Jerry Schatzberg began the production again with a different cast.

7. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it." This quote is said in which of the following movies?

Answer: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

This quote was said by Ferris in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". This movie was released in the U.S. on June 11, 1986.

8. "I've never been in rehab or had any kind of drug or alcohol problem. I sometimes wish I had, so I could have something to discuss on the talk shows." Did Matthew Broderick say this quote?

Answer: No

This quote can be found in an interview with Jon Cryer in the September 23, 1991 issue of 'People'.

9. Which of the following roles was Matthew Broderick offered, but he declined?

Answer: Alex P. Keaton in "Family Ties"

Because his father was dying of cancer, he turned down the part of Alex P. Keaton on the TV series 'Family Ties'. Instead the part went to Michael J. Fox.

10. Jon Cryer wrote, produced and starred in "Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God...Be Back by Five".

Answer: True

It's based on a true story that happened in Jon's life. He and a friend of his go looking for another friend of theirs from childhood who was homeless and not doing well. They didn't believe it was true so they went looking for him and end up reliving past memories and making revelations.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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