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Quiz about Richard Hatch the Actor not the Survivor

Richard Hatch the Actor, not the Survivor Quiz

This is about the strikingly handsome actor of the 1970s, Richard Hatch. This dark-haired heartthrob with an impish smile that charmed many young ladies. Have fun and good luck!

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

Author
zoop

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,797

Updated
Jul 03 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
277

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Question 1 of 10

1. Richard Hatch was born in Santa Monica, California on what date? Hint

May 21, 1945

May 21, 1955

May 22, 1945

June 22, 1955

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Question 2 of 10

2. At age 21, Hatch married in 1966, but divorced only after a few years of marriage. This union produced a son Paul Michael Hatch, born in 1967.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Richard Hatch's middle name? Hint

Lawrence

Apollo

Michael

Paul

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Question 4 of 10

4. Hatch was introduced to audiences when cast as the original Philip Brent in the soap "All My Children", airing in 1970.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. After his stint on "All My Children", Hatch captured the role of Inspector Dan Robbins on "The Streets of San Francisco." Hatch played the role from 1976 to 1977.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Richard Hatch played the role of what real life duo singer, in the 1978 biographical made for television movie "Deadman's Curve"? Hint

Brian Wilson

Dean Torrence

Jan Berry

Mike Love

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Question 7 of 10

7. The role for which Hatch is best remembered was playing Captain Apollo in what 1978-79 sci-fi hit series? Hint

Star Trek

Stargate

Star Wars

Battlestar Galactica

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hatch appeared in part one and part two of Baywatch Hawaii in "Trapped Beneath the Sea".

True

False

9. Hatch was always a sought after actor, so it was no surprise he showed up in one of the biggest night time prime soaps along side Joan Collins. Hatch portrayed Dean Caldwell from 1984 to 1985 in this saga of a wealthy Denver oil family that set the standard for attire throughout the nation in the 1980s with its big shoulder pads and even bigger hair. This soap aired from 1981 to1989, what was its title? Hint

Dallas

Peyton Place

Knotts Landing

Dynasty

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Question 10 of 10

10. Hatch formed Merlinquest Entertainment Inc. in 1980, working as a motivational speaker at workshops and seminars geared towards helping people maximize their own potential, and live their lives with contentment and maximum success.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Richard Hatch was born in Santa Monica, California on what date?

Answer: May 21, 1945

Hatch was born at exactly 6:30 a.m. PST.

2. At age 21, Hatch married in 1966, but divorced only after a few years of marriage. This union produced a son Paul Michael Hatch, born in 1967.

Answer: True

The marriage lasted long enough to give Richard his only child. A son Paul was also born in Santa Monica, California.

3. What is Richard Hatch's middle name?

Answer: Lawrence

Richard is named after his father Lawrence Hatch.

4. Hatch was introduced to audiences when cast as the original Philip Brent in the soap "All My Children", airing in 1970.

Answer: True

Hatch's character was the notorious, man snatching Erica Kane's first husband. Hatch is of the original cast that premiered on January 10, 1970. Hatch's character was written out for a time under the pretense that Philip Brent was MIA in the Vietnam War.

5. After his stint on "All My Children", Hatch captured the role of Inspector Dan Robbins on "The Streets of San Francisco." Hatch played the role from 1976 to 1977.

Answer: True

Hatch was brought in to replace Michael Douglas, who quit the series in 1975. The series ran from 1972 to 1977, when it was cancelled. Hatch considered this a good learning experience.

6. Richard Hatch played the role of what real life duo singer, in the 1978 biographical made for television movie "Deadman's Curve"?

Answer: Jan Berry

Hatch's boyish good looks and prior acting experience clinched the role for the up and coming Hatch. Both Hatch and Berry had the dark brown hair as well as the slender build. Hatch collaborated with Jan Berry before and during the filming, making Hatch's portrayal quite believable.

7. The role for which Hatch is best remembered was playing Captain Apollo in what 1978-79 sci-fi hit series?

Answer: Battlestar Galactica

Hatch was the only character to play Captain Apollo. Hatch reprised his role in the 1999 "Battlestar Galactica : Second Coming". Hatch continued with the new Battlestar Galactica playing the crooked politician Tom Zarek.

8. Hatch appeared in part one and part two of Baywatch Hawaii in "Trapped Beneath the Sea".

Answer: True

Hatch portrayed Tom in both episodes late September and early October 1995.

Answer: Dynasty

Hatch starred with many big name stars during his time on "Dynasty". Hatch appeared in the episodes "The Secret" (1984), "Domestic Intrigue" (1984), "Krystina" (1984), "Swept Away" (1984) and finally "Photo Finish" (1985).

Answer: True

This once shy boy took from his past and utilized his difficult early life experiences by developing specific techniques and processes to help people achieve their highest success in life. Hatch is a well known dynamic speaker that also writes popular sci-fi books.
Hope you enjoyed the quiz!

Source: Author zoop

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