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The Real Richard Chamberlain Trivia Quiz

I have loved Richard Chamberlain since he appeared in a PBS production of "Hamlet" in 1970. Here are some questions about the roles and often sad life of this beautiful actor.

A multiple-choice quiz by AliKat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
AliKat

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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140,639

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mr. Chamberlain first gained fame in the US starring in a television series. What was the name of this medical drama? Hint

Dr. Kildare

Medical Center

Marcus Welby, M.D.

The Interns

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Question 2 of 10

2. Despite his good looks and matinee idol voice, Chamberlain has never shied away from playing the bad guy. In one of his more famous films, he played a crooked contractor opposite Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. What was the name of this film? Hint

The Towering Sterno

The Towering Inferno

Blaze

Firestarter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Though often cast as an Englishman, Chamberlain was actually born in Los Angeles, California?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Though best known as an actor, he has also narrated documentaries, is an accomplished artist, and is the author of best-selling autobiography. What is the name of this memoir?

Answer: ( Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Chamberlain is probably best known for his swash-buckling roles. In "The Three Musketeers" and "The Four Musketeers", which Musketeer did he play? Hint

Aramis

Athos

Porthos

D'Artagnan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chamberlain starred in two of the most popular mini-series' of all times; one of them was "The Thorn Birds". The other, based on a James Clavell novel, was ________ ?

Answer: ( One Word .. a television mini-series)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Two of the made-for-TV movies that Chamberlain has starred in were both remade as Hollywood blockbusters in 2002. Which two movies are they? Hint

"The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Three Musketeers"

"The Thorn Birds" and "Shogun"

"The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Bourne Identity"

"The Bourne Identity" and "The Three Musketeers"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chamberlain has played numerous real-life characters, including Raoul Wallenberg, Lord Byron, and King Edward VIII. What was the name of the film in which he played F. Scott Fitzgerald? Hint

The Great Gatsby

Scott and Zelda

Tender is the Night

The Last of the Belles

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which mini-series did he play Ralph de Bricassart?
Hint

The Thorn Birds

Centennial

Shogun

The Woman I Love

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to his autobiography, Chamberlain fell in love with the Hawaiian islands and settled there. Which island did he call home? Hint

Maui

Oahu

Molokai

Lanai

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mr. Chamberlain first gained fame in the US starring in a television series. What was the name of this medical drama?

Answer: Dr. Kildare

He starred in the series opposite Raymond Massey, whom Chamberlain credits with being the main reason he won the coveted role of Kildaire.

Answer: The Towering Inferno

The all-star cast for this high-dollar disaster movie also included Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Fred Astaire, Jennifer Jones and even O.J. Simpson!

3. Though often cast as an Englishman, Chamberlain was actually born in Los Angeles, California?

Answer: True

Born March 31, 1934, Chamberlain once lived next door to gangster Tony Carnero, and counted among his college friends Robert Towne, who would go on to write the screenplays for such hits as "Chinatown" and "Tequila Sunrise". Chamberlain also served in the military in Korea and was honorably discharged after his service term.

4. Though best known as an actor, he has also narrated documentaries, is an accomplished artist, and is the author of best-selling autobiography. What is the name of this memoir?

Answer: Shattered Love

In this remarkably candid book, Chamberlain seems to have made peace with his troubled childhood as the son of an alcoholic, and talks of his spiritual journey, and finally is able to come out after having to hide his true feelings most of his life.

5. Chamberlain is probably best known for his swash-buckling roles. In "The Three Musketeers" and "The Four Musketeers", which Musketeer did he play?

Answer: Aramis

The director of the two Musketeer movies, Richard Lester, also directed the two Beatles movies, "Help!" and "A Hard Days Night". He had also previously directed Chamberlain in "Petulia" with Julie Christie and George C. Scott.

6. Chamberlain starred in two of the most popular mini-series' of all times; one of them was "The Thorn Birds". The other, based on a James Clavell novel, was ________ ?

Answer: Shogun

This excellent mini-series won numerous awards, including one of Chamberlain's Golden Globes for "Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama". "Shogun" was one of the highest-rated television shows of all times - an estimated 130 million people saw at least part of it.

7. Two of the made-for-TV movies that Chamberlain has starred in were both remade as Hollywood blockbusters in 2002. Which two movies are they?

Answer: "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Bourne Identity"

The 2002 version of "The Count of Monte Cristo" starred handsome James Caviezel and the 2002 version of "The Bourne Identity" starred Oscar-winner Matt Damon.

8. Chamberlain has played numerous real-life characters, including Raoul Wallenberg, Lord Byron, and King Edward VIII. What was the name of the film in which he played F. Scott Fitzgerald?

Answer: The Last of the Belles

Blythe Danner and Susan Sarandon co-starred. Though not as successful with viewers as "The Thorn Birds" or "Shogun", this miniseries about the tragic life of doomed Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald won critical acclaim.

9. In which mini-series did he play Ralph de Bricassart?

Answer: The Thorn Birds

In "Shogun" he played Pilot Major John Blackthorne, and in "Centennial" he was Alexander McKeag. His triple-threat starring turns in "Centennial", "Shogun", and "The Thorn Birds" earned him the nickname of "King of the Mini-Series". During the 1980s, he was arguably television's most bankable star.

10. According to his autobiography, Chamberlain fell in love with the Hawaiian islands and settled there. Which island did he call home?

Answer: Oahu

It is there that lives with his companion, Martin.

Source: Author AliKat

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