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Quiz about More Actors With The Same Name
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More Actors With The Same Name Quiz


Another look at actors with similar names.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
6 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
121,593
Updated
Dec 03 21
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10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Edmond O'Brien and Pat O'Brien were both fine actors. Which of the following films starred Pat, rather than Ed? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Diane Baker and Carroll Baker also had fine careers. Which of the following movies starred Carroll, rather than Diane? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Edward G. Robinson had a career long before Cliff Robertson came along. Which movie starred Eddie G.? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Janet Leigh worked mostly in movies; Ruta Lee worked mostly in TV. Which of the following movies included Ruta, rather than Janet, in the cast? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which movie included Mel Ferrer, rather than Jose Ferrer, in the cast? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Julie Harris is one of our finest actresses. Which movie included Barbara Harris in the cast, rather than Julie? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Jack Webb appeared in movies prior to his success in "Dragnet". Which movie included Jack in the cast, rather than Clifton Webb? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Dwayne Hickman was a huge hit on TV as Dobie Gillis, but brother Daryl had numerous movie roles. Which movie included Daryl in the cast? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Stewart Granger and Farley Granger both had long careers. Which movie included Farley in the cast, rather than Stewart? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Cameron" can be a last name - as in Rod Cameron - or a first name - as in Cameron Mitchell. Which movie did NOT include Cameron Mitchell in the cast? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Edmond O'Brien and Pat O'Brien were both fine actors. Which of the following films starred Pat, rather than Ed?

Answer: Knute Rockne, All American

Edmond starred in the taut thriller, "D.O.A.". He was a boozing politician in "May" and an attorney (representing Paul Newman) in "Rack". "Rockne", however, was a big movie for Pat.
2. Diane Baker and Carroll Baker also had fine careers. Which of the following movies starred Carroll, rather than Diane?

Answer: Cheyenne Autumn

Diane had a small role as Pat Boone's girl friend in "Journey". She had a bigger role in "Marnie" and a key role in "Prize" (with Paul Newman and Elke Sommer). Carroll had a key role in "Autumn".
3. Edward G. Robinson had a career long before Cliff Robertson came along. Which movie starred Eddie G.?

Answer: Little Caesar

Caesar was one of Eddie G's best known roles. Clff was in "Sunday" with Rod Taylor and Jane Fonda, and had starring roles in "Charly" and "Obsession".
4. Janet Leigh worked mostly in movies; Ruta Lee worked mostly in TV. Which of the following movies included Ruta, rather than Janet, in the cast?

Answer: Witness for the Prosecution

Lee had a small role as girl friend to defendant Tyrone Power (who was married to Marlene Dietrich). Leigh had a supporting role in "Harper" and had bigger roles in "Candidate" (as the woman in Frank Sinatra's life) and "Evil" (as the woman in Charlton Heston's life).
5. Which movie included Mel Ferrer, rather than Jose Ferrer, in the cast?

Answer: Scaramouche

Jose was a huge critical hit as Cyrano. He appeared in "Caine" (as an attorney) and as Toulouse-Lautrec in "Moulin Rouge" (not the Nicole Kidman movie). Mel, husband of Audrey Hepburn, played the villain in "Scaramouche".
6. Julie Harris is one of our finest actresses. Which movie included Barbara Harris in the cast, rather than Julie?

Answer: The Seduction of Joe Tynan

Julie befriended Anthony Quinn in "Requiem". She was one of the occupants of the haunted house in "Haunting" and she also played Mrs. Lincoln. Barbara played Alan Alda's wife in "Tynan".
7. Jack Webb appeared in movies prior to his success in "Dragnet". Which movie included Jack in the cast, rather than Clifton Webb?

Answer: Sunset Boulevard

Jack played an acquaintance of William Holden's (and the boyfriend of the "nice girl" who becomes interested in Holden). Clifton was the evil snob in "Laura" and the eccentric John Philip Sousa in "Stars and Stripes". Clifton also played Belvedere (on more than one occasion).
8. Dwayne Hickman was a huge hit on TV as Dobie Gillis, but brother Daryl had numerous movie roles. Which movie included Daryl in the cast?

Answer: Leave Her To Heaven

Young Daryl played the innocent victim of treacherous Gene Tierney in "Heaven".
9. Stewart Granger and Farley Granger both had long careers. Which movie included Farley in the cast, rather than Stewart?

Answer: The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing

Stewart was excellent in a dual role in "Zenda"; he also fit nicely into the role of Beau Brummel. Stewart appeared with John Wayne in the (tepid) western comedy "North to Alaska". Farley, best known (perhaps ) for "Strangers on A Train", played the murderous Harry Thaw in "Velvet" (with Ray Milland and Joan Collins).
10. "Cameron" can be a last name - as in Rod Cameron - or a first name - as in Cameron Mitchell. Which movie did NOT include Cameron Mitchell in the cast?

Answer: Fail Safe

Cameron M. played one of the spouses in "Millionaire". He played Clark Gable's brother in "Tall Men" and Doris Day's friend and piano player in "Love Me or Leave Me" (with James Cagney).
Source: Author robert362

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