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Actors With The Same Name Trivia Quiz

Many actors share the same last name. Don't get them confused.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,606

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2025

Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (7/10), Guest 173 (10/10), Guest 73 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which movie starred Polly Bergen, rather than Candice Bergen? Hint

The Sand Pebbles

Oliver's Story

Cape Fear

The Group

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Question 2 of 10

2. Inger Stevens used her beauty as a vehicle to an acting career. Which movie did NOT include her in the cast? Hint

Poseidon Adventure

Guide for the Married Man

Madigan

The Buccaneer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which movie included Shirley Jones in the cast, rather than Carolyn? Hint

The Tender Trap

Marjorie Morningstar

Hole In The Head

Elmer Gantry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which movie starred Rod Taylor, rather than Robert Taylor? Hint

A Yank at Oxford

Quo Vadis?

Sunday in New York

Waterloo Bridge

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which movie starred Katharine Hepburn, rather than Audrey? Hint

Sea of Grass

Robin and Marian

The Nun's Story

The Children's Hour

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which movie starred Mary Tyler Moore, rather than Demi Moore? Hint

Six Weeks

Disclosure

The Scarlet Letter

G.I. Jane

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which movie starred Sarah Miles, rather than Vera Miles? Hint

Ryan's Daughter

The FBI Story

Psycho

The Searchers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which movie starred Kirk Douglas, rather than son Michael? Hint

The War of the Roses

Black Rain

The Vikings

A Chorus Line

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which movie starred Dick Powell, rather than William Powell? Hint

Life With Father

Murder, My Sweet

My Man Godfrey

Mister Roberts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which movie starred Gail Russell, rather than Jane Russell? Hint

The Tall Men

The Outlaw

The Angel and the Badman

The Paleface

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which movie starred Polly Bergen, rather than Candice Bergen?

Answer: Cape Fear

Polly played Gregory Peck's wife in the thriller that also starred Robert Mitchum. "Group" and "Sand" were early movies for the young Candice. "Oliver" was the sequel to "Love Story".

2. Inger Stevens used her beauty as a vehicle to an acting career. Which movie did NOT include her in the cast?

Answer: Poseidon Adventure

"Poseidon" had Stella Stevens, not Inger (or even Connie) in the cast.
"Madigan" was a cop movie, "Guide" was a comedy and "Buccaneer" was an adventure.

3. Which movie included Shirley Jones in the cast, rather than Carolyn?

Answer: Elmer Gantry

A big role for Shirley, who played against type. Carolyn had small roles in "Marjorie" and "Trap".

4. Which movie starred Rod Taylor, rather than Robert Taylor?

Answer: Sunday in New York

Rod starred in "Sunday" with Jane Fonda.

5. Which movie starred Katharine Hepburn, rather than Audrey?

Answer: Sea of Grass

"Sea" was a Tracy/Hepburn movie. Young Audrey starred in "Hour" and "Nun". "Robin" came later (with Sean Connery).

6. Which movie starred Mary Tyler Moore, rather than Demi Moore?

Answer: Six Weeks

"Six" came right after Mary's big dramatic success in "Ordinary People".

7. Which movie starred Sarah Miles, rather than Vera Miles?

Answer: Ryan's Daughter

"Ryan" was a long, somewhat dull David Lean movie.

8. Which movie starred Kirk Douglas, rather than son Michael?

Answer: The Vikings

It was an action movie for Kirk. "Roses" was a comedy, "Rain" was a cop movie and "Line" was a musical.

9. Which movie starred Dick Powell, rather than William Powell?

Answer: Murder, My Sweet

A big movie for Dick, who had played very different roles before being a tough gumshoe in this movie. "Godfrey" and "Father" were
well-known movies. William played the doctor in "Roberts".

10. Which movie starred Gail Russell, rather than Jane Russell?

Answer: The Angel and the Badman

Gail did a nice job in this John Wayne western - before her drinking shortened her life and her career.

Source: Author robert362

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