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Quiz about These Great People Died In 2005 2

These Great People Died In 2005 #2 Quiz

Second quiz regarding celebrity deaths in 2005. How many did you know about.

A multiple-choice quiz by racemany2k. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
racemany2k

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,432

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (6/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 92 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This British actor is not very well known in the United States but had a small part in 'Star Wars-Empire Strikes Back' as Admiral Ozzel. Who was this actor? Hint

Peter Mayhew

Phil Brown

Michael Sheard

David Prowse

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Question 2 of 10

2. This talented actress passed away on November 29, 2005 at the young age of 46. She was widely known for her role as Marty McFly's sister Linda in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy. Who was she? Hint

Lea Thompson

Cindy Crawford

Olivia Newton John

Wendie Jo Sperber

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Question 3 of 10

3. This actor was widely known for his role in a trio of movies in which he says the line 'wax on wax off.' Who was this actor? Hint

Bruce Lee

Jim Moriata

Chuck Norris

Pat Morita

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Question 4 of 10

4. This actor portrayed Officer Anderson in the 1960s TV show 'Car 54, Where are You?' He or she is also widely known for the role of Tinman in the 1978 movie 'The Wiz'. Can you name this actor? Hint

Michael Jackson

Gladys Knight

Patty LaBelle

Nipsey Russell

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Question 5 of 10

5. He played Maxwell Smart on the TV show 'Get Smart' that ran from 1965-1970. He passed away in September 25, 2005 of a lung infection. Who was he? Hint

Dick Van Dyke

Don Adams

Don Knotts

Andy Griffith

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lane Smith passed away on June 13, 2005, he was best known for his role as Perry White on what TV show? Hint

Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Dukes of Hazzard

Cheers

Full House

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the 1960's this famous voice actor supplied the voices for such cartoon programs as 'Tom and Jerry', 'Scooby-Doo' and 'The Flintstones'. Who was this voice actor? Hint

Henry Corden

Lorenzo Music

Mel Blanc

Daws Butler

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Question 8 of 10

8. Attorney Johnnie Cochran was made famous for a murder case in which the person he defended was acquitted for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. Who was the famous defendant? Hint

O.J. Simpson

Jason Williams

Ray Lewis

George Marlin

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Question 9 of 10

9. This young actress died at the age of 31, still early in her career she is best known for her role as Deborah Byrne in the movie 'Meet the Parents.' Who was she? Hint

Teri Polo

Nicole DeHuff

Winona Ryder

Blythe Danner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Amrish Puri was a veteran actor of over 200 films, though he was only in a few US/English movies, he was known for his role as the villain in what movie? Hint: He pulled the heart out of a sacrifice to Cali. Hint

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Die Hard

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This British actor is not very well known in the United States but had a small part in 'Star Wars-Empire Strikes Back' as Admiral Ozzel. Who was this actor?

Answer: Michael Sheard

A widely know actor in the UK, Sheard had many roles and movies, including a short time on the British version of 'Law and Order' in 1978. He passed away on August 31st at the age of 67. Of course Phil Brown played Luke's Uncle Owen, David Prowse wore the Darth Vader suit, and Peter Mayhew was Chewbacca.

2. This talented actress passed away on November 29, 2005 at the young age of 46. She was widely known for her role as Marty McFly's sister Linda in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy. Who was she?

Answer: Wendie Jo Sperber

Wendie also starred along with Tom Hanks in the 1980's sitcom 'Bosom Buddies.' She guest starred on many television shows over the years, including: '8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter', 'Home Improvement', and 'Will and Grace.' She passed away after a long battle with breast cancer.

3. This actor was widely known for his role in a trio of movies in which he says the line 'wax on wax off.' Who was this actor?

Answer: Pat Morita

Pat Morita starred in all of the 'Karate Kid' movies. He also played Arnold, the owner of the diner, in the early seasons of the hit TV show 'Happy Days.' He passed away on November 24, 2005 at the age of 73.

4. This actor portrayed Officer Anderson in the 1960s TV show 'Car 54, Where are You?' He or she is also widely known for the role of Tinman in the 1978 movie 'The Wiz'. Can you name this actor?

Answer: Nipsey Russell

Russell was a frequent guest star on the popular game show 'Match Game' in the 1970's. Russell died on October 2, 2005 of cancer, at the age of 80.

5. He played Maxwell Smart on the TV show 'Get Smart' that ran from 1965-1970. He passed away in September 25, 2005 of a lung infection. Who was he?

Answer: Don Adams

Adams, a veteran television actor guest starred on 'The Love Boat' several times. He guest starred as himself on a few 'Scooby-Doo' shows. He was the longtime voice of the cartoon 'Inspector Gadget.'

6. Lane Smith passed away on June 13, 2005, he was best known for his role as Perry White on what TV show?

Answer: Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Smith's resume included such movies as: The Legend of Bagger Vance, The Mighty Ducks, and Air America. Smith passed away at the age of 69 of ALS, which is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

7. During the 1960's this famous voice actor supplied the voices for such cartoon programs as 'Tom and Jerry', 'Scooby-Doo' and 'The Flintstones'. Who was this voice actor?

Answer: Henry Corden

Henry Corden was the voice of Fred Flintstone for more than 20 years, he passed away on May 19, 2005 from emphysema at age 85.

8. Attorney Johnnie Cochran was made famous for a murder case in which the person he defended was acquitted for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. Who was the famous defendant?

Answer: O.J. Simpson

Cochran passed away at age 67 of a brain tumor.

9. This young actress died at the age of 31, still early in her career she is best known for her role as Deborah Byrne in the movie 'Meet the Parents.' Who was she?

Answer: Nicole DeHuff

DeHuff frequently guest starred on television series such as: 'CSI Miami', 'Without A Trace', and 'Monk.' She passed away from complications from pneumonia.

Answer: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Amrish Puri was well known in his home country of India. He passed away on January 12, 2005 of a brain hemorrhage at age 72.

Source: Author racemany2k

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