"The Waltons" Cast Members Trivia Quiz

Answer: Will Geer

Will Geer won the 1975 Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, for his portrayal of Grandpa Zebulon Walton. In addition to his extensive acting career, Geer was also a folklorist/folksinger who sang with Woody Guthrie and Burl Ives, while touring government work camps in the 1930s.

Answer: Judy Norton-Taylor

Judy Norton-Taylor did "The Playboy" spread in a vain attempt to shake her image as the oldest Walton daughter, Mary Ellen. She has appeared on the "Judy Norton" page in "Scientology Successes" section of the "What is Scientology?" official church website.

Answer: Patricia Neal

Although Patricia Neal earned a Golden Globe for her performance in the pilot, the role of Olivia Walton in the television series went to Michael Learned. Patricia Neal had earlier won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1963 for her portrayal of Alma Brown in "Hud".

Answer: John Ritter

Son of the legendary country singing musician/actor Tex Ritter, John Ritter was best known for his Emmy-winning role as Jack Tripper on "Three's Company". He also received accolades for his role as Vaughan Cunningham, the gay manager of a department store in the 1996 film "Sling Blade".

Answer: Ralph Waite

Although he is best known for his role as the family patriarch, John Walton, Sr., Ralph Waite also gave a memorable performance as the slaver first mate, Slater, in the mini-series "Roots". His other noteworthy portrayals include two religious characters: Reverend Norman Balthus on HBO's "Carnivāle" and Father Matt on the daytime soap "Days of our Lives".

Answer: Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby lost her chance for an Oscar in 1948 to Claire Trevor ("Key Largo"). However, she won three Emmy Awards and three more nominations as Best Supporting Actress for her role as Grandma Esther Walton.

Answer: Edgar Bergen

Father of Candice Bergen, Edgar Bergen was best known as a ventriloquist whose
dummies included Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd, and Effie Klinker. At the 1938 Academy Awards, he was the recipient of a Special Award for his outstanding comedy creation, Charlie McCarthy (wooden statuette).

Answer: Michael Learned

Miss Michael Learned won three Emmy Awards for her role as Olivia Walton on "The Waltons". She received her fourth Emmy Award in 1982 for her portrayal of Nurse Mary Benjamin in the hospital drama "Nurse".

Answer: Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Mary Elizabeth McDonough played the pretty middle daughter, Erin, of the Walton family. The popularity of Erin, as a baby name, during the 1970s has often been attributed to her character and to the actress Erin Moran of "Happy Days". McDonough has blamed her medical condition on leaking silicone breast implants.

Answer: Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas played the main character John Boy for the first five seasons, guesting in the sixth season. He won an Emmy for Best Actor in a Dramatic Series in 1972 for his portrayal of the oldest of the seven children.