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1. On the hit sitcom "Friends" (1994-1997, 2004), this blonde, espresso coffee-making southern guy had a crush on Rachel. What lucky, southern, coffee-maker am I referring to?

Answer: James Michael Tyler

Gunther, as he was portrayed in the sitcom series, was born on May 28, 1962 in Winona, Mississippi. Tyler let a friend attending beauty school do some experimenting the night before his audition. The interviewing panel liked his accidentally blonde, peroxide hair-do so well that it became his trademark. And because he was acting as the manager of the Central Perk Coffee Shop where the gang hung out, he was also the only extra who actually knew how to operate an espresso machine.

It's interesting to know how people actually land certain roles.

2. This well-known southern actor played in 69 films during the span of his career. His best known role was playing a drifter who joined a posse to hunt down a murderer of a local townsman, with Henry Fonda in, "The Ox-Bow Incident" (1943). Born in Collins, Mississippi, who is this well-known southern actor?

Answer: Dana Andrews

Dana Carver Andrews was the son of a Baptist minister. He was born on New Years Day, January 1, 1909. His first movie role was in "The Westerner", (1940) with Gary Cooper. He has been up for nominations in the Academy Awards, as well as being the president of the Screen Actors Guild. Sadly, he suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died of congestive heart failure and pneumonia on December 17, 1992.

3. A natural-born actor can portray many roles, as we know from this down-to-earth, southern boy. Let's see if you can guess what southerner had written, acted, produced, and directed some of his own work. When he played, Marine Major, J.D. "Mac" McGillis, he became a favorite in many households across America. Name this natural-born southern actor.

Answer: Gerald McRaney

McRaney was born August 19, 1948 in Collins, Mississippi. He has acted in several different roles in numerous films and telvision movies/shows. The long-running sitcom, "Major Dad" (1989-93), was about an orderly and serious Marine who married and became a new-comer in a hectic, chaotic new world of fun and laughter.

4. This southern kid played a nerd affectionately called 'Cookie' on "Nickelodeon's", "Ned's Declassified School of Survival Guide" (2004-present). Who is this young southern kid?

Answer: Daniel Curtis Lee

Lee was born in the state capital of Jackson, Mississippi, on May 17, 1991. He portrayed Simon Nelson-Cook, (now we know why they called him 'Cookie') and was Ned's best friend in school. His younger brother, Nathaniel Lee, Jr. is also an actor.

5. This "Dazed and Confused" (1993) southern-raised star moved to Laurel, Mississippi at the age of twelve. Who was this southern-raised girl?

Answer: Parker Posey

Born in Baltimore, on November 8, 1968, Parker's dad moved his culinary/chef wife, Parker, and her twin brother to the south where he owned and operated, Chris Posey's Chevrolet dealership. The film in which she starred was about the youth culture era of 1976 in a Texas high school setting, where the students were anxious for the arrival of summer.

6. I've reached into the archives for this one. An African-American stage and screen actress/singer began her career in Vaudeville and minstrel shows. She also did Broadway shows, cabarets, and musical theaters. Who was this veteran actress and blues singer?

Answer: Evelyn Preer

She was born, Evelyn Jarvis in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 16, 1896. Her vocals have been backed up by the well-known band of "Duke Ellington". She played 'Lola', a prostitute in the 1932 film, "Blond Venus", with Cary Grant and Marlene Dietrich. After giving birth to her only child, she succumbed to complications and died of double pneumonia on November 27, 1932, in Los Angeles, California.

7. This old-time southern veteran goes back to the days of the "Rat Pack". He co-starred with Spencer Tracy in the epic film, "Inherit the Wind" (1960). But he's probably most known for his song he recorded at the age of twelve, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus". Who was this talented, southern old-timer?

Answer: Jimmy Boyd

Jimmy Boyd was born on January 9, 1939 in McComb, Mississippi. When he was two years old, his father put him, his mother and his brother on a train to California. Since there was no money left to board the train himself, Jimmy's dad had to resort to being a hobo and rode the rails to meet his family in California. Since they had no working skills, the state sent them back to Mississippi. Jimmy later made it back to California doing appearances on the "Ed Sullivan Show" (1953-54), and the "Al Jarvis Talent Show" (1953) on KLAC, in Los Angeles.

It was his record sales that sky-rocketed and the song he recorded has become one of American's favorites at Christmas time. He continued to draw royalties all during his life. What a sweet, success story! Determination took him far.

8. This bright and talented young southern singer/actress, officially goes by one name only. She appeared as one of the three judges on the reality television show, "America's Got Talent" in 2006. She has acted in other popular series as well. Who is this one-name only southern singer/actress?

Answer: Brandy

Born Brandy Rayana Norwood on February 11, 1979, in McComb, Mississippi, this Rhythm and Blues/Pop singer is known officially as Brandy. She also played in "Moesha" (1996-2001). Growing up as a typical teenage student in L.A., her widowed father married the vice-principal of her high school, which didn't set well with her.

However, the show dealt with real serious teen issues, for instance, death, drugs, pregnancy, and other every day matters. After hearing Whitney Houston sing, Brandy told her minister-of-music father that was what she wanted to do. So sing she did --- all the way to the top!

9. A dashing, young, southern man has been in scores of television shows and films. In "Touched By An Angel" (1994-2003), he played the role of Andrew, the Angel of Death. Who is this sandy blond, green-eyed southern angel?

Answer: John Dye

John Carroll Dye was born in Amory, Mississippi on January 31, 1963. His list of television credits and films seems to be endless. Some of his most reviewed films were, "Sioux City" (1994), "Jack's Place" (1992), and "Big Man on Campus" (1989). His first film was, "Makin' the Grade" (1984). He also played 'Doc Hock' on the television series, "Tour of Duty" (1989-90).

10. This foxy lady was born in the north, but lived in the south. She played the girlfriend of Will Smith in "Independence Day" (1996). What's the name of the south-bound Fox?

Answer: Vivica A. Fox

She was born on July 30, 1964 in Indianapolis. She lived for a long while in West Point, Mississippi. A city in the north-eastern part of the state, West Point is near Columbus, where one of the state's three Air-Force bases are located. Vivica's middle name is Anjanetta, and she goes by her nickname, Angie.

Her acting talents have landed her many roles and films. In 2006, on the third episode of "Dancing With The Stars", Vivica paired up with Nick Kosovich, but they were eliminated in the 4th round.

Source: Author lilady

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