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Richard Dean Anderson Trivia Quiz

How well do you know Richard Dean Anderson? He's been on our screens in different roles for over 30 years! You won't need duct tape or a device to travel to other planets...

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

Author
baban

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,031

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which daytime soap opera did Richard Dean Anderson, in the role of Jeff Webber, come to national attention? Hint

General Hospital

The Young and the Restless

Days of our Lives

The Bold and the Beautiful

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Question 2 of 10

2. Richard Dean Anderson has ascribed his success in an audition in 1985 to the revealing of which physical impediment? Hint

He had a broken leg

He needed glasses to read the script

He had a broken arm

He needed to use a hearing aid

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Question 3 of 10

3. The role for which Richard Dean Anderson is probably most well known came in 1985. What was the show's name? Hint

Magnum P.I.

MacGyver

Legend

Stargate SG-1

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Question 4 of 10

4. What has Richard Dean Anderson said was his dream of becoming when he was growing up? Hint

Astronaut

Professional football player

Professional ice hockey player

Actor

5. Richard Dean Anderson played the character Jack O'Neill in "Stargate SG-1", a character strongly affected by the death of his son, Charlie. In which 1995 role did Richard Dean Anderson also play a man affected by the death of his son? Hint

Bill Parish

Ray Bellano

Jack Rourke

Bradley Matthews

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Question 6 of 10

6. Richard Dean Anderson, along with his friend Michael Greenburg, formed their own production company. What was it called? Hint

Lizard Lights Ltd

Gekko Film Corp.

Viper Ventures

Dragon Developments

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which TV series role has Richard Dean Anderson described as his "favourite project ever", and expressed his disappointment at its cancellation? Hint

Jack O'Neill in "Stargate SG-1"

Lt. Simon Adams in "Emerald Point N.A.S."

Adam McFadden in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"

Ernest Pratt in "Legend"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Richard Dean Anderson has actively supported many charities and organisations. Which of these is he known to have supported? Hint

Challengers Boys and Girls Club

All of them.

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Waterkeeper Alliance

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1998 Richard Dean Anderson fulfilled a dream. What was that dream? Hint

Became a father

Participated in the Long Beach Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

Went to the moon

Married

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Question 10 of 10

10. MacGyver was portrayed as a native from this US state, where his character Jack O'Neill, like Richard Dean Anderson, has a cabin. Which US state? Hint

Minnesota

Colorado

California

'MacGyver' wasn't American, he's Canadian - British Columbia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which daytime soap opera did Richard Dean Anderson, in the role of Jeff Webber, come to national attention?

Answer: General Hospital

The medical drama "General Hospital" aired on ABC. Richard arrived in 1976, and stayed for five years. During that time "General Hospital" was the highest rated daytime drama.

2. Richard Dean Anderson has ascribed his success in an audition in 1985 to the revealing of which physical impediment?

Answer: He needed glasses to read the script

Richard, in 1985, was very nearsighted and when asked to "cold read" a script for "MacGyver" he asked to use his glasses. The show's producers told him that they knew then they'd found the ideal person to play their unassuming hero. He has since had corrective laser surgery.

3. The role for which Richard Dean Anderson is probably most well known came in 1985. What was the show's name?

Answer: MacGyver

'Angus MacGyver' was known for solving problems using duct tape, his Swiss army knife and a paper clip and not using a gun. "Magnum P.I." starred Tom Selleck. "Legend" and "Stargate SG-1" came later for Richard Dean Anderson in 1995 and 1997, respectively.

4. What has Richard Dean Anderson said was his dream of becoming when he was growing up?

Answer: Professional ice hockey player

His dream came to an end at the age of 16 when he broke both arms, successively in separate accidents three weeks apart, whilst playing hockey.
The dream of becoming an astronaut was that of 'Samantha Carter', his character's fellow team member/love interest on "Stargate SG-1".

Answer: Bill Parish

"Past the Bleachers"(1995) was an ABC Television movie. Bill Parish found new life after the death of his son, by coaching a kids' baseball team. None of the other characters were portrayed as having children: Jack Rourke in "In the Eyes of a Stranger"(1992); Ray Bellano in "Through the Eyes of a Killer"(1992) and Bradley Matthews in "Beyond Betrayal"(1994).

6. Richard Dean Anderson, along with his friend Michael Greenburg, formed their own production company. What was it called?

Answer: Gekko Film Corp.

Gekko Film Corp. has been behind many of Richard Dean Anderson's projects since its inception, the first projects being the "MacGyver" movies - "MacGyver:Lost Treasure of Atlantis"(1994) and "MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday"(1994).
Richard thought of the name Gekko after a gecko came and sat on his chest.

7. Which TV series role has Richard Dean Anderson described as his "favourite project ever", and expressed his disappointment at its cancellation?

Answer: Ernest Pratt in "Legend"

"Legend" was a short-lived television series made for UPN in 1995. Ernest Pratt was a womanising, drinking, gambling writer who created the character of Nicodemus Legend.
Richard Dean Anderson has reprised his role of Jack O'Neill in "Stargate Universe".

8. Richard Dean Anderson has actively supported many charities and organisations. Which of these is he known to have supported?

Answer: All of them.

The Challengers Center appears in "MacGyver". SSCS was the charity supported at Gatecon 2008, where Richard Dean Anderson made a rare personal appearance. Lunch with Richard Dean Anderson has been a notable lot in the Waterkeeper Alliance online auction.

9. In 1998 Richard Dean Anderson fulfilled a dream. What was that dream?

Answer: Became a father

Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson was born in 1998. Richard is a proud father and stepped away from his full-time role in "Stargate SG-1" at the end of its eighth season to spend more time with his daughter. He had already participated in the Long Beach Pro/Celebrity Race in the 1987 and 1988.

10. MacGyver was portrayed as a native from this US state, where his character Jack O'Neill, like Richard Dean Anderson, has a cabin. Which US state?

Answer: Minnesota

Richard Dean Anderson is a proud Minnesotan, like his character MacGyver. Richard was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 23 January 1950. Jack O'Neill was portrayed as having been brought up in Minnesota, although "Stargate SG-1" was set in Colorado. Richard has resided in California for many years. Vancouver, BC was where "MacGyver" and "Stargate SG-1" were filmed.

Source: Author baban

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