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The Talents of Wayne Knight Trivia Quiz

Best known as Seinfeld's Newman, but do you know about his other roles?

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

Author
kitipurr

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,468

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the original "Seinfeld" episode featuring Newman, the character is heard but not seen. What is Newman doing? Hint

trying to break into Jerry's apartment

being interviewed on TV

talking to Kramer over the phone

attempting suicide by jumping out of Jerry's building

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1999, Wayne appeared on Broadway in which play? Hint

The Iceman Cometh

Art

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Freak

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Question 3 of 10

3. Wayne did the voice of which character in the 1999 animated film "Tarzan"? Hint

Tantor the elephant

Kerchak the ape

Clayton

Tarzan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Wayne has actually done numerous voices for animated characters: which of the following did he NOT perform? Hint

Microwave, in "The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars" (1998)

Demetrius the Pot Maker, in "Hercules" (1997)

Igor, in "Toonsylvania" (1998, TV)

Zurg, in "Toy Story 2" (1999)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Wayne's character's name in the 1993 film "Jurassic Park"? Hint

David Neadry

Denny Newburg

Darrin Newman

Dennis Nedry

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following films did Wayne NOT appear in? Hint

Basic Instinct

Born on the Fourth of July

Scream

To Die For

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Wayne's character's name in the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing"? Hint

Steve

Dave

Dan

Stan

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Officer Don's full name on "3rd Rock from the Sun"? Hint

Don Amos Griffith

Don Lee Oswald

Don Leroy Orvis

Don Leslie Orville

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Wayne's character in the 1991 film "JFK"? Hint

Newman Renolds

Nerrick Norman

Ned Parks

Numa Bertel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Wayne has played a character named Piccolo at two different times - which two? Hint

"V.I Warshawski" (1991, film) and "T Bone N Weasel" (1992, TV)

"For Richer or Poorer" (1997, film) and "Forever Lulu" (1985, TV)

"Fallen Angels" (1993, TV) and "Chameleon" (1995, film)

"The Second Half" (1993, TV) and "Dead Again" (1991, film)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the original "Seinfeld" episode featuring Newman, the character is heard but not seen. What is Newman doing?

Answer: attempting suicide by jumping out of Jerry's building

In the original airing, the show's co-creator Larry David did the voice of Newman: Wayne Knight later dubbed in his voice, and is heard now whenever the episode airs in syndication.

2. In 1999, Wayne appeared on Broadway in which play?

Answer: Art

He appears with George Segal and Buck Henry.

3. Wayne did the voice of which character in the 1999 animated film "Tarzan"?

Answer: Tantor the elephant

Clayton was voiced by Brian Blessed, Kerchack was voiced by Lance Henriksen, and Tarzan was voiced by Tony Goldwyn.

4. Wayne has actually done numerous voices for animated characters: which of the following did he NOT perform?

Answer: Zurg, in "Toy Story 2" (1999)

He played Al McWiggin, the toy store owner, in "Toy Story 2", he performed the voice of Zurg in "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" (2000, TV).

5. What is Wayne's character's name in the 1993 film "Jurassic Park"?

Answer: Dennis Nedry

6. Which of the following films did Wayne NOT appear in?

Answer: Scream

He was credited as 'Official' in July, played Ed Grant in "To Die For", and played John Correli (in the 'interview' scene) in "Instinct".

7. What is Wayne's character's name in the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing"?

Answer: Stan

8. What is Officer Don's full name on "3rd Rock from the Sun"?

Answer: Don Leslie Orville

9. What is the name of Wayne's character in the 1991 film "JFK"?

Answer: Numa Bertel

Wayne plays one of Kevin Costner's legal staff.

10. Wayne has played a character named Piccolo at two different times - which two?

Answer: "The Second Half" (1993, TV) and "Dead Again" (1991, film)

He played 'Piccolo' Pete Dugan in "Dead Again", and Robert Piccolo in "The Second Half".

As for the other film? He played Ernie Smeissen in "Warshawski", Roy Kramp in "T Bone", Stuart Langston in "Chameleon", Leo Cunningham in "Angels", Bob Lachman in "Richer", and Stevie in "Lulu"!

Source: Author kitipurr

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