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Quiz about Famous Actors Before They Were Famous

Famous Actors, Before They Were Famous Quiz

Have you ever watched a TV show, and recognized some actor in a random role? This quiz is all about those now-famous actors, before they hit the big time.

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

Author
swgolde

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,155

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
850

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 32 (3/10), Guest 174 (1/10), Guest 96 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Maschio twice appeared on "Spin City" as Officer Carney. He is better known for his recurring role on "Scrubs." What is his character's name on "Scrubs?" Hint

Janitor

Dr. Keith Dudemeister

Dr. Todd "The Todd" Quinlan

Dr. Doug Murphy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which D-Lister, also known for her role on "Suddenly Susan," appeared as Susan Klein on an episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?" Hint

Brooke Shields

Kathy Griffin

Sherri Shepherd

Andrea Bendewald

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Question 3 of 10

3. Danielle Fishel had a two-episode role as Jennifer P. on "Full House." However, she is better known for her role on what TGIF show? Hint

"Hope & Faith"

"Boy Meets World"

"Sabrina, The Teenage Witch"

"Less Than Perfect"

4. Which "Whose Line is it Anyway?" comedian, who has also appeared on "The Drew Carey Show" and more recently "Two and A Half Men," appeared on an episode of "Murphy Brown" as Acolyte Monk #2? Hint

Ryan Stiles

Colin Mochrie

Drew Carey

Brad Sherwood

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which actor, launched into stardom by "The Office," has appeared on "Charmed" as Kierkan and on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" as Guy in Supermarket? Hint

Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute)

B.J. Novak (Ryan Howard)

Jon Krasinski (Jim Halpert)

Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone)

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Question 6 of 10

6. One actor, who regularly appears on "30 Rock" as Kenneth Parcell, was on the short-lived but critically acclaimed show "Arrested Development" for two episodes as Country Club Waiter. What is this actor's name? Hint

Scott Adsit

Jack McBrayer

Lonny Ross

Judah Friedlander

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Question 7 of 10

7. Appearing as Seth Landers on an episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," which actor appeared as Jeff Woodcock on "'Til Death?" Hint

Eddie Kaye Thomas

Seann William Scott

Brad Garrett

Eugene Levy

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Question 8 of 10

8. For two episodes of "Dawson's Creek," Jennifer Morrison played Melanie Shea Thompson. However, she is better known for her role as Dr. Allison Cameron on what show? Hint

"Grey's Anatomy"

"E.R."

"House, M.D."

"Nip/Tuck"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Appearing as Cassie Germaine on an episode of "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," who is better known for her title role on "Bones?" Hint

Emily Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Holly Hunter

Kyra Sedgwick

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Question 10 of 10

10. What "Frasier" actress previously appeared on an episode of "Cheers," the show from which "Frasier" was spun off, as Holly Matheson, a completely different character than who she played on the former program? Hint

Peri Gilpin

Bebe Neuwirth

Jane Leeves

Millicent Martin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Maschio twice appeared on "Spin City" as Officer Carney. He is better known for his recurring role on "Scrubs." What is his character's name on "Scrubs?"

Answer: Dr. Todd "The Todd" Quinlan

On "Spin City," Maschio's character gave The Mayor (Barry Bostwick) a parking ticket. He was then given a promotion to the S.W.A.T. Team, evidently as a way to prevent the parking ticket from being paid.

2. Which D-Lister, also known for her role on "Suddenly Susan," appeared as Susan Klein on an episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?"

Answer: Kathy Griffin

Besides being a hysterical comedienne, Kathy Griffin is also an accomplished improv artist. Having started out as a member of The Groundlings, Griffin has also appeared on "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

3. Danielle Fishel had a two-episode role as Jennifer P. on "Full House." However, she is better known for her role on what TGIF show?

Answer: "Boy Meets World"

Danielle Fishel played Topanga, who eventually married Cory Matthews, on "Boy Meets World." She has more recently appeared as the host on "The Dish," a variation of the "Talk Soup" style of show.

4. Which "Whose Line is it Anyway?" comedian, who has also appeared on "The Drew Carey Show" and more recently "Two and A Half Men," appeared on an episode of "Murphy Brown" as Acolyte Monk #2?

Answer: Ryan Stiles

Along with Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles appeared on every episode of the US version of "Whose Line?" Some of his more memorable impersonations include Carol Channing, John Wayne, and Jimmy Stewart.

5. Which actor, launched into stardom by "The Office," has appeared on "Charmed" as Kierkan and on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" as Guy in Supermarket?

Answer: Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute)

B.J. Novak is the only one of the listed actors that has not appeared on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." In 2005, Jon Krasinski played Lyle Davis in an episode, and Brian Baumgartner acted as Dog Man in 2003.

Answer: Jack McBrayer

"30 Rock" has had its fair share of celebrity cameos. Besides the cast of "Night Court," Clay Aiken, Al Gore, Whoopi Goldberg, and Oprah Winfrey are amongst the many.

7. Appearing as Seth Landers on an episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," which actor appeared as Jeff Woodcock on "'Til Death?"

Answer: Eddie Kaye Thomas

Eddie Kaye Thomas is perhaps better known for his cinematic roles. He played Rosenberg in the "Harold and Kumar" movies, and Finch in the "American Pie" series.

8. For two episodes of "Dawson's Creek," Jennifer Morrison played Melanie Shea Thompson. However, she is better known for her role as Dr. Allison Cameron on what show?

Answer: "House, M.D."

Jennifer Morrison has also acted in the movies "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "Surviving Christmas." She has appeared on the covers of both "Sports Illustrated for Kids" and "Health" magazines.

9. Appearing as Cassie Germaine on an episode of "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," who is better known for her title role on "Bones?"

Answer: Emily Deschanel

"Bones" is based on the real life forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs. Reichs has written a number of novels that have inspired the plot of the television show.

Answer: Peri Gilpin

Bebe Neuwirth played Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane, Frasier's wife, on both "Cheers" and "Frasier." Peri Gilpin played Roz Doyle, Frasier's producer, on "Frasier."

Source: Author swgolde

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