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He's a Character Too Trivia Quiz

The guys should have equal rights to be recognized as character actors! Here is a manly quiz on wonderful character actors during Hollywood's heyday.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helene61. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Helene61

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,117

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This wheelchair bound actor would be proud of his great niece today, who has carried on the family acting tradition. Hint

Henry Fonda

Lionel Barrymore

John Carradine

Edmund O'Brien

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who can forget his stunning and heartbreaking 'Quasimodo' in the original 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1939)? Hint

Anthony Hopkins

Lew Ayres

Lon Chaney Jr.

Charles Laughton

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Question 3 of 10

3. He was the first actor to win three Oscars as a Best Supporting Actor. Many of us remember him as Grandpa Amos McCoy. Hint

Edward Arnold

Thomas Mitchell

Walter Brennan

Spencer Tracy

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Question 4 of 10

4. We shrieked in horror as we watched him tumble backwards down a flight of stairs after meeting Norman's mother. Hint

Kevin McCarthy

Martin Balsam

Ernest Borgnine

John Gavin

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Question 5 of 10

5. We loved his Irish brogue as he told Katie Scarlett, 'Land is the only thing worth fighting for, the only thing worth dying for, because it's the only thing that lasts'. Hint

Thomas Mitchell

Louis Calhern

Frederic March

Sam Jaffe

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Question 6 of 10

6. This great actor played many iconic roles. He was the Dalai Lama in 'Lost Horizon' (1937) and the girl obsessed brains behind the crime in 'The Asphalt Jungle' (1950). Hint

Charles Bickford

Sam Jaffe

Henry Fonda

Burgess Meredith

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although he often played the part of a fool, his loveable characterizations won our hearts in such films as 'The Corn is Green'(1945). He's best known as favorite Dr. Watson. Hint

Raymond Massey

Henry Travers

Charles Laughton

Nigel Bruce

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Question 8 of 10

8. When we hear his deep resonating voice, he is immediately recognizable. We loved him in 'The Great White Hope' (1970). Hint

James Earl Jones

Denzel Washington

Sidney Poitier

Cassius Clay

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Question 9 of 10

9. He was a tall, rugged looking gentleman who appeared gruff but he could portray extreme care as well in films like 'Johnny Belinda' (1948). Hint

Harry Bickerford

Charlton Heston

Johhny Weismuller

Charles Bickford

10. He played the bumbling aristocratic foil to many great stars. He made us laugh while Fred Astaire dazzled with his dancing in 'The Gay Divorcee' (1934) and he made us smile in 'Lost Horizon' (1937) as a befuddled professor. Hint

Edward Everett Horton

Eric Blore

Sir C. Aubrey Smith

Guy Kibbee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This wheelchair bound actor would be proud of his great niece today, who has carried on the family acting tradition.

Answer: Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore (1894-1956) is Drew Barrymore's (1975-) great uncle. The family dominated theater and the acting profession for years. Mr. Barrymore played memorable parts in such films as 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1946) and 'Key Largo' (1948).

2. Who can forget his stunning and heartbreaking 'Quasimodo' in the original 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1939)?

Answer: Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton (1899-1962) could be the greatest of character actor in films of the 20th century. His roles span from Quasimodo, to the Roman, Gracchus, in 'Spartacus' (1960).

3. He was the first actor to win three Oscars as a Best Supporting Actor. Many of us remember him as Grandpa Amos McCoy.

Answer: Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan (1894-1974) not only won three Oscars but he was nominated four times. He played a wide range of parts, from a likeable drunk in 'To Have and Have Not' (1946) or a caring minister in 'Sergeant York'.

4. We shrieked in horror as we watched him tumble backwards down a flight of stairs after meeting Norman's mother.

Answer: Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam (1919-1996) was a ubiquitous actor. He could be seen on television and the movies regularly. His films included 'Twelve Angry Men' (1957) and , of course, 'Psycho' (1960).

5. We loved his Irish brogue as he told Katie Scarlett, 'Land is the only thing worth fighting for, the only thing worth dying for, because it's the only thing that lasts'.

Answer: Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell (1892-1962) appeared in dozens of films from the 30's and 40's. Among his best were 'Lost Horizon' (1937) and 'Gone with the Wind' (1939).

6. This great actor played many iconic roles. He was the Dalai Lama in 'Lost Horizon' (1937) and the girl obsessed brains behind the crime in 'The Asphalt Jungle' (1950).

Answer: Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe (1891-1984) was able to achieve great veracity in all of his roles. As a result, he worked continuously for most of his adult life.

7. Although he often played the part of a fool, his loveable characterizations won our hearts in such films as 'The Corn is Green'(1945). He's best known as favorite Dr. Watson.

Answer: Nigel Bruce

Nigel Bruce (1895-1953) was a member of the British colony in Hollywood during the 30's and 40's. He was a good actor and great friend especially to his partner, Basil Rathbone (1892-1967), with whom he appeared in a number of Sherlock Holmes mysteries.

8. When we hear his deep resonating voice, he is immediately recognizable. We loved him in 'The Great White Hope' (1970).

Answer: James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones (1931-) has been entertaining audiences in film, stage, television and radio for years. he has the consummate stage voice and was still acting in his 80s.

9. He was a tall, rugged looking gentleman who appeared gruff but he could portray extreme care as well in films like 'Johnny Belinda' (1948).

Answer: Charles Bickford

Charles Bickford (1891-1967) appeared in the 'strong silent' type roles. He was a commanding presence on film and supported many actors like Loretta Young (1913-2000) in 'The Farmer's Daughter' (1947).

Answer: Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton (1886-1987) had exquisite comic timing and an even better quixotic reaction to make him a scene stealer par excellence. Eventually a street was named for him in Los Angeles.

Source: Author Helene61

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