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Typecasting in Hollywood Trivia Quiz

Movies like 'Galaxy Quest' and 'Dickie Robert' point out a sad but true dilemma for many actors...being pigeonholed into association with one character. Here are some true examples of typecasting from Tinseltown.

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Oddball

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,547

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Avg Score
11 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Among the most notable examples, this actor has tried for years to get out from under the influence of a Vulcan. Hint

Leonard Nimoy

Michael Dorn

William Shatner

Brent Spiner

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Question 2 of 15

2. A truly beautiful and talented actress, she has been unable to escape her first major role, that of a demon-possessed child. Hint

Christina Ricci

Jamie Lee Curtis

Heather Langencamp

Linda Blair

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Question 3 of 15

3. This actor had a role in 'Gone With The Wind' but it was his inability to escape the Man of Steel that many believe drove him to suicide. Hint

Richard Coogan

Steve Reeves

George Reeves

Jerry Lester

4. I saw this actress first in the 'Twilight Zone' episode, 'Eye Of The Beholder', as the only beauty in a world of ghastly faces. Since that time, she has rarely been seen without a southern twang, trademark pigtails and rope-tied jeans as Ellie Mae Clampett. Hint

Erika Elaniak

Donna Douglas

Tuesday Weld

Jean Arthur

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Question 5 of 15

5. Another 'Hillbilly' regular, son of a famous boxer, was equally unable to escape his role as Jethro Bodine. Hint

George Schmelling

Jack Dempsey, Jr.

Jim Corbett, Jr.

Max Baer, Jr.

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Question 6 of 15

6. This TV star got so involved with the Lone Ranger that up until his death, he wore a mask at all public appearances. Hint

Andie Divine

Clayton Moore

Chuck Connors

Dan Blocker

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Question 7 of 15

7. Of the four original members of the Monkees, this one had a music career before joining and was most noted for his fighting to keep his musical credibility outside the band. Hint

Peter Tork

Davey Jones

Mickey Dolenz

Michael Nesmith

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Question 8 of 15

8. This multi-talented actor had, for many years, tried to come out from under the almost stifling influence of Jack Tripper. Hint

Richard Kline

Paul Ainsley

Norman Fell

John Ritter

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Question 9 of 15

9. This former member of the 4077th wanted out of his contract. Three failed shows later showed him the error of going against 'type'. Hint

Gary Burghoff

Larry Linville

MacLean Stevenson

Wayne Rogers

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Question 10 of 15

10. Despite still working in movies like 'The Waterboy', this Shakespearean-trained actor is still trying to bury 'the Fonz'. Hint

Henry Winkler

Ron Howard

Donny Most

Tom Bosley

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Question 11 of 15

11. He is still identified with Qui Chang Kain through the original and revived cable series. Hint

David Carradine

Phillip Ahn

Keye Luke

Soon Tek Oh

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Question 12 of 15

12. Typecasting may be particularly harsh on child actors, but has been particularly hard on this actor who, even in adulthood, still looked the same as when he was in the limelight... Hint

Johnny Whitaker

Barry Williams

Gary Coleman

Danny Bonaduce

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Question 13 of 15

13. Another character actor from the early days of television, he is now forever associated with Professor Roy Hinkle. Hint

Russell Johnson

Bob Denver

Alan Hale

Jim Backus

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Question 14 of 15

14. Of the female members of the sitcom mentioned above, I saw her opposite Dean Martin in one of the 'Matt Helm' movies. How ironic this actress is now typecast...as an actress.

Answer: (First and or last name accepted.)

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Question 15 of 15

15. Finally, a success story...through movies like 'A Civil Action' and 'Pulp Fiction' this actor has successfully escaped Sweathog Vinnie Barbarino.

Answer: (First And Or Last Name Accepted)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Among the most notable examples, this actor has tried for years to get out from under the influence of a Vulcan.

Answer: Leonard Nimoy

He wrote two books about his 'Star Trek' character, 'I Am Not Spock' and more recently, 'I Am Spock'. Both Dorn and Spiner have had similar problems in the 'Next Generation' as Worf and Data, respectively.

2. A truly beautiful and talented actress, she has been unable to escape her first major role, that of a demon-possessed child.

Answer: Linda Blair

Blair appeared in 'Repossessed', an 'Exorcist' spoof with Leslie Nielsen. At least she has a sense of humor about it.

3. This actor had a role in 'Gone With The Wind' but it was his inability to escape the Man of Steel that many believe drove him to suicide.

Answer: George Reeves

Reeve starred as one of Scarlet O'Hara's suitors, but never could escape his role as Superman in the 50's series. Many now associate Christopher Reeve in that role as well, despite his critically aclaimed forays elsewhere.

Answer: Donna Douglas

Eleniak played Ellie May in the recent movie version of 'The Bevery Hillbillies'. Douglas also starred opposite Elvis Presley in 'Frankie and Johnny"

5. Another 'Hillbilly' regular, son of a famous boxer, was equally unable to escape his role as Jethro Bodine.

Answer: Max Baer, Jr.

Now supposedly resigned to his situation, Baer is working on opening a 'Hillbilly' theme hotel in Las Vegas.

6. This TV star got so involved with the Lone Ranger that up until his death, he wore a mask at all public appearances.

Answer: Clayton Moore

When production ran on a Lone Ranger feature movie and Moore was prohibited to wear his mask, he resorted to dark sunglasses.

7. Of the four original members of the Monkees, this one had a music career before joining and was most noted for his fighting to keep his musical credibility outside the band.

Answer: Michael Nesmith

He began his career under the name Michael Blessing and is credited by some as father of the music video, through the release of 'Elephant Parts' in the early 70's. He eventually rejoined the Pre-Fab Four in a 1997 TV special to promote a new Monkees album. Tork also had a previous music career.

8. This multi-talented actor had, for many years, tried to come out from under the almost stifling influence of Jack Tripper.

Answer: John Ritter

Ritter was coming into his own with the series, '8 Simple Rules' before he unexpectedly died in 2003.

9. This former member of the 4077th wanted out of his contract. Three failed shows later showed him the error of going against 'type'.

Answer: MacLean Stevenson

These were the four main actors who left the series during it's run, but Col. Blake was the only character that was killed off.

10. Despite still working in movies like 'The Waterboy', this Shakespearean-trained actor is still trying to bury 'the Fonz'.

Answer: Henry Winkler

Fortunately, Howard seems to have eluded the curse by becoming a successful director.

11. He is still identified with Qui Chang Kain through the original and revived cable series.

Answer: David Carradine

The lead role in 'Kung Fu' was initially earmarked for legendary martial arts actor Bruce Lee.

12. Typecasting may be particularly harsh on child actors, but has been particularly hard on this actor who, even in adulthood, still looked the same as when he was in the limelight...

Answer: Gary Coleman

Due to a genetic defect from a kidney problem he had since birth, Coleman remained the same height as when he starred in 'Diff'rent Strokes'. A similar situation also applied for actor Emmanuel Lewis.

13. Another character actor from the early days of television, he is now forever associated with Professor Roy Hinkle.

Answer: Russell Johnson

I saw Johnson on an episode of 'The Twilight Zone' as a doctor who went back in time to prevent Lincoln's assasination. A far cry to what he's relegated to now.

14. Of the female members of the sitcom mentioned above, I saw her opposite Dean Martin in one of the 'Matt Helm' movies. How ironic this actress is now typecast...as an actress.

Answer: Tina Louise

Besides 'I Love Lucy' and 'The Honeymooners', 'Gilligan's Island' ranks as one of the most seen TV shows worldwide.

15. Finally, a success story...through movies like 'A Civil Action' and 'Pulp Fiction' this actor has successfully escaped Sweathog Vinnie Barbarino.

Answer: John Travolta

Unfortunately, where are Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Ron Palillo or Robert Heges?

Source: Author Oddball

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