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Walter, Walter Everywhere Trivia Quiz

Yes, there are Walters everywhere at the movies. Can you identify them?

A multiple-choice quiz by Helene61. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Helene61

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,254

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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526

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Walter played the beleaguered father of the heiress 'Ellie' in 'It Happened One Night' (1932). He often played exasperated business tycoons. Hint

Walter Connelly

Walter Konigberg

Walter Abel

Walter Madison

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Walter usually played second fiddle to great stars as he did as Ted Hanover's manager in 'Holiday Inn' (1942). Hint

Walter WInchell

Walter Huston

Walter Abel

Walter Connelly

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Question 3 of 10

3. This character actor, with thick rimmed glasses and an endearing expression, brought comic relief to roles such the sheriff who throws everyone into jail in 'Bringing Up Baby' (1938). Hint

Walter Abel

Walter Brennan

Walter Catlett

Walter Burke

4. This Walter was the first of three generations of film professionals. His range was incredible including the vaudevillian Jerry Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1944) to his Oscar winning role in 'The Treasure of Sierra Madre'. (1948) Hint

Walter Slezak

Walter Brennan

Walter Burke

Walter Huston

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Question 5 of 10

5. Winner of three Best Supporting Actor Oscars, this Walter also endeared himself to us as Amos McCoy on television. Hint

Walter Scott

Walter Matthau

Walter Wanger

Walter Brennan

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Question 6 of 10

6. This handsome gentleman was cast as 'the strong silent type'. His roles included Pierre Curie in 'Madame Curie'(1943) as well as Mr. Miniver in the film 'Mrs. Miniver' (1942). Hint

Walter Young

Walter Pidgeon

Walter Abel

Walter Crosby

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Question 7 of 10

7. There was nothing odd about this Walter's acting ability. His work with Jack Lemmon spanned decades. Hint

Walter Matthau

Walter Slezak

Walter Brennan

Walter Simon

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Walter played the serious minded Mr. Chekov in 'Star Trek' on television and in film. Hint

Walter Slezak

Walter Hyde White

Walter Nimoy

Walter Koenig

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Question 9 of 10

9. This rotund Walter could be both sinister and sympathetic as the U-Boat Captain in 'Lifeboat' (1944). Hint

Walter Slezak

Walter Abel

Walter Hodiak

Walter Burke

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Question 10 of 10

10. This Walter is famous as the bodyguard of Willie Stark in the film 'All The King's Men' (1949). Hint

Walter Catlett

Walter Crawford

Walter Koenig

Walter Burke

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Walter played the beleaguered father of the heiress 'Ellie' in 'It Happened One Night' (1932). He often played exasperated business tycoons.

Answer: Walter Connelly

Walter Connelly (1887-1940) was a favorite character actor of the 1930s. His role as the exasperated dad of 'Ellie' in 'It Happened One Night'(1932) was applauded for its acute timing and tender caring moments amid an exasperated father's worries.

2. This Walter usually played second fiddle to great stars as he did as Ted Hanover's manager in 'Holiday Inn' (1942).

Answer: Walter Abel

Walter Abel (1896-1987) is immediately recognized as a great supporting player in many films. Whether as the loving cousin of the vain Fanny in 'Mr. Skeffington' (1944), or the crazed manager in Holiday Inn (1942), Walter Abel always seemed believable in each role. His Broadway career is the longest one in its history spanning from 1919-1975.

3. This character actor, with thick rimmed glasses and an endearing expression, brought comic relief to roles such the sheriff who throws everyone into jail in 'Bringing Up Baby' (1938).

Answer: Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett (1889-1960) used many slapstick tricks he learned in vaudeville before his career led to films. His exasperated stage manager in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' (1944) became a classic in film history.

Answer: Walter Huston

Walter Huston (1883-1950) was the father of director John Huston (1906-1987), with whom he made Oscar history by being the first father and son team both to win Academy Awards. Walter Huston won a Best Supporting Award for his role in 'The Treasure of Sierra Madre' (1948) and his son, John, won Best Director for the same film.

5. Winner of three Best Supporting Actor Oscars, this Walter also endeared himself to us as Amos McCoy on television.

Answer: Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan (1894-1974) was the most honored character actor of his generation having won three Academy Awards. Whether playing a drunken friend of Humphrey Bogart in 'To Have and Have Not' (1944) or 'Amos McCoy' on television. He was believable and professional as an actor.

6. This handsome gentleman was cast as 'the strong silent type'. His roles included Pierre Curie in 'Madame Curie'(1943) as well as Mr. Miniver in the film 'Mrs. Miniver' (1942).

Answer: Walter Pidgeon

Walter Pidgeon (1897-1984) was a tall and distinguished looking gentleman. A such his roles were often immensely powerful on screen. Nevertheless his manner was natural and allowed his co-stars to shine. He was a staunch Republican who led the Screen Actor's Guild from 1952-1957.

7. There was nothing odd about this Walter's acting ability. His work with Jack Lemmon spanned decades.

Answer: Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau (1920-2000) is best known for his role as Oscar Madison opposite his friend and acting colleague Jack Lemmon. His career included an Oscar in 1966 for his role in 'The Fortune Cookie"(1966).

8. This Walter played the serious minded Mr. Chekov in 'Star Trek' on television and in film.

Answer: Walter Koenig

Walter Koenig played Ensign Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series . He reprised the role in the film. Today he writes and continues to appear at functions for fans of the 'Star Trek' series.

9. This rotund Walter could be both sinister and sympathetic as the U-Boat Captain in 'Lifeboat' (1944).

Answer: Walter Slezak

Walter Slezak (1902-1983) was the son of an Austrian opera singer and the father of a soap opera star. He won a Broadway Tony Award for his role in 'Fanny'. Sadly, in 1983 he committed suicide due to serious fears regarding his bad health.

10. This Walter is famous as the bodyguard of Willie Stark in the film 'All The King's Men' (1949).

Answer: Walter Burke

Walter Burke (1908-1984) was a short , wiry Irish-American character actor. he often was cast as a leprechaun and is remembered as the body guard in 'All the King's Men' (1949)

Source: Author Helene61

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