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"Wing and a Prayer" Actors Trivia Quiz

"Wing and a Prayer" starred many memorable actors in a not so memorable film. How many do you know?

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

Author
DizWiz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,937

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
391

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Question 1 of 10

1. This actor was quite the traveler. Who starred in the following movies: "That Night in Rio"; "Moon Over Miami" and "Down Argentine Way"? Hint

Reed Hadley

Dana Andrews

Charles Bickford

Don Ameche

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actor gave the movies the best years of his life? Hint

Cedric Hardwicke

Don Ameche

Dana Andrews

Harry Morgan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which great character actor did his tour of duty with the 4077th? Hint

Harry Morgan

Cedric Hardwicke

Charles Bickford

Richard Jaeckel

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mostly known for his roles in B movies, which actor starred in a short-lived TV series playing Rocky Jones? Hint

Reed Hadley

Harry Morgan

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Crane

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Question 5 of 10

5. Often cast in the tough guy roles, which character actor eventually transitioned into television - starring in "The Virginian"? Hint

Charles Bickford

Richard Jaeckel

Cedric Hardwicke

Kevin O'shea

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which actor was known for his rich voice on the radio and frequently played an officer of the law on television? Hint

Reed Hadley

Glen Langan

Richard Crane

William Eythe

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which character actor made his debut in "Guadalcanal Diary" and acted in many war and western movies during his lengthy career? Hint

Richard Jaeckel

Reed Hadley

Kevin O'Shea

Robert Bailey

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which British character actor had roles in "Stanley and Livingstone", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", and "The Ten Commandments"? Hint

Reed Hadley

Don Ameche

Cedric Hardwicke

Dana Andrews

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which "Bonanza" sheriff had an uncredited part in "Wing and a Prayer"? Hint

Ray Teal

Billy Gilbert

Frank McClure

Blake Edwards

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which mostly uncredited actor made his mark directing such films as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "The Pink Panther"? Hint

Cedric Hardwicke

Billy Gilbert

Richard Jaeckel

Blake Edwards

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This actor was quite the traveler. Who starred in the following movies: "That Night in Rio"; "Moon Over Miami" and "Down Argentine Way"?

Answer: Don Ameche

Don Ameche was normally cast as the suave lover in romantic comedies. He made a comeback in 1985 starring in "Cocoon". He played Flight Commander Bingo Harper in "Wing and a Prayer".

2. Which actor gave the movies the best years of his life?

Answer: Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews starred as Fred Derry in "The Best Years of Our Lives", one of his finest performances. He played Lieutenant Commander Edward Moulton in "Wing and a Prayer".

3. Which great character actor did his tour of duty with the 4077th?

Answer: Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan starred in many of the great Hollywood movies of the 1940s and 1950s. He is mostly associated with his TV roles on "Dragnet" and "M*A*S*H". Harry Morgan played Ensign Malcolm Brainard in "Wing and a Prayer".

4. Mostly known for his roles in B movies, which actor starred in a short-lived TV series playing Rocky Jones?

Answer: Richard Crane

Richard Crane's brief success in movies came at a time when many actors were in the service during World War II. Crane starred in the title role in "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger" which aired in 1954. He played Ensign Gus Chisholm in "Wing and a Prayer".

5. Often cast in the tough guy roles, which character actor eventually transitioned into television - starring in "The Virginian"?

Answer: Charles Bickford

Charles Bickford was one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood. "Of Mice and Men", "Song of Bernadette", "Duel in the Sun" and "The Farmers Daughter" are just a few of the classics that he acted in. He played John Grainger, owner of the Shiloh Ranch, on "The Virginian". Charles Bickford played Captain Waddell in "Wing and a Prayer".

6. Which actor was known for his rich voice on the radio and frequently played an officer of the law on television?

Answer: Reed Hadley

Reed Hadley starred in two law enforcement shows of the 1950s - "Racket Squad" and "Public Defender". He played Commander O'Donnell in "Wing and a Prayer".

7. Which character actor made his debut in "Guadalcanal Diary" and acted in many war and western movies during his lengthy career?

Answer: Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel was discovered at 20th Century-Fox Studios while working as a mail courier. He played Private Johnny 'Chicken' Anderson in "Guadalcanal Diary". Jaeckel played Beezy Bessemer in "Wing and a Prayer".

8. Which British character actor had roles in "Stanley and Livingstone", "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", and "The Ten Commandments"?

Answer: Cedric Hardwicke

Sir Cedric Hardwicke was knighted by George V for his services to drama. He played Dr. David Livingstone in "Stanley and Livingston", Frollo in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", and Sethi in "The Ten Commandments". Hardwicke played an admiral in "Wing and a Prayer".

9. Which "Bonanza" sheriff had an uncredited part in "Wing and a Prayer"?

Answer: Ray Teal

Ray Teal played Sheriff Roy Coffee from 1960 to 1972. He had an uncredited role as an officer in "Wing and a Prayer".

10. Which mostly uncredited actor made his mark directing such films as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "The Pink Panther"?

Answer: Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards had only an uncredited part as a pilot in "Wing and a Prayer". Edwards achieved greater success directing movies and writing scripts for television shows, such as "Richard Diamond, Private Detective". Edwards was married to actress Julie Andrews from 1969 until his death in 2010.

Source: Author DizWiz

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