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'Grey's Anatomy': Before they were 'Grey' Quiz

For many of the actors on "Grey's Anatomy" this is not their first major project. See what you know about the stars before the got Grey.

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

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'Grey's Anatomy' - Characters and Actors

Author
tdakoo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
250,234

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two actresses had previously starred as a lesbian couple in a 2003 film? Hint

Kate Walsh and Sara Ramirez

Chandra Wilson and Ellen Pompeo

Sandra Oh and Kate Walsh

Katherine Heigel and Ellen Pompeo

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Question 2 of 10

2. Justin Chambers (Alex Karev) starred in which movie with Jennifer Lopez? Hint

The Wedding Planner

Gigli

Maid in Manhattan

Enough

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sara Ramirez (Callie Torres) won a Tony Award for her role in "Monty Python's Spamalot" the year before she joined the cast. Which other cast mate has had a notable Broadway career? Hint

Patrick Dempsey

T.R. Knight

Eric Dane

Isaiah Washington

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Question 4 of 10

4. Katherine Heigel plays Dr. Isobel Stevens. On what Warner Brother's series did Katherine play a character named Isabel (same name different spelling)? Hint

Felicity

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Smallville

Roswell

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which cast member guest starred on both "The Cosby Show" and Bill Cosby's later show "Cosby"? Hint

Justin Chambers

James Pickens Jr.

Isaiah Washington

Chandra Wilson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which cast member played Anne Hathaway's Vice Principal in "The Princess Diaries"? Hint

Patrick Dempsey

Sandra Oh

James Pickens Jr.

Kate Walsh

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Question 7 of 10

7. This actor had his first credited role on "Saved by the Bell" in 1991. He was listed as "Guy who wants to date Kelly and plays volleyball against them." Hint

Isaiah Washington

Patrick Dempsey

Eric Dane

T.R. Knight

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Question 8 of 10

8. Series star Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey) comes form Massachusetts. It's fitting that her first big movie role was shot in her home state. Which movie was it? Hint

Good Will Hunting

Moonlight Mile

The Perfect Storm

Old School

9. This cast member made a name for himself in the 1980's with many popular teen centered roles. He dropped off the radar in the 1990's only to get a second chance at stardom with "Grey's Anatomy". Hint

Eric Dane

James Pickens Jr

Patrick Dempsey

Isaiah Washington

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally a question on every one's favorite bartender, Joe. Before tending bar on "Grey's Anatomy" Steven W. Bailey was most remembered as a participant in what reality TV show? Hint

Fear Factor

Average Joe

The Joe Schmo Show

My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two actresses had previously starred as a lesbian couple in a 2003 film?

Answer: Sandra Oh and Kate Walsh

Kate Walsh (Addison Shepherd) and Sandra Oh (Cristina Yang) starred in "Under the Tuscan Sun" as two lesbians trying to have a child. Kate Walsh's character was also a doctor.

2. Justin Chambers (Alex Karev) starred in which movie with Jennifer Lopez?

Answer: The Wedding Planner

In 2001's "The Wedding Planner" Justin played Massimo, Mary's Italian suitor who she almost marries in the end. Chambers was also a successful model before joining the cast of "Grey's Anatomy" and is the father of five children.

3. Sara Ramirez (Callie Torres) won a Tony Award for her role in "Monty Python's Spamalot" the year before she joined the cast. Which other cast mate has had a notable Broadway career?

Answer: T.R. Knight

T.R. Knight (George O'Malley) spent some time on Broadway, most notably in the revival of "Noises Off" 2001-2002 playing the character of Tim Allgood. He also presented a Tony award at the 2006 awards with "Grey's Anatomy" co-star Sara Ramirez.

4. Katherine Heigel plays Dr. Isobel Stevens. On what Warner Brother's series did Katherine play a character named Isabel (same name different spelling)?

Answer: Roswell

Katherine played Isabel Evans on the Warner Brother's series "Roswell" from 1999 to 2002. Isabel, her brother Max and their friend Michael were teenage alien/human hybrids living in Roswell, New Mexico trying to pass as normal teenagers while also trying to find a way back home.

5. Which cast member guest starred on both "The Cosby Show" and Bill Cosby's later show "Cosby"?

Answer: Chandra Wilson

Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey) guest starred on "The Cosby Show" in 1989 as a high school girl attending Theo's party, and on "Cosby" as an unnamed character in 2000. Wilson also guest starred on such popular TV shows as "Sex in the City," "Third Watch," "The Sopranos," "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." "Grey's Anatomy" is Chandra Wilson's first regular series.

6. Which cast member played Anne Hathaway's Vice Principal in "The Princess Diaries"?

Answer: Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh played Vice Principal Gupta in 2001's "The Princess Diaries." Prior to "Grey's Anatomy" Sandra Oh is best known for the Academy Award nominated film "Sideways" which was directed by her now ex-husband, Alexander Payne.

7. This actor had his first credited role on "Saved by the Bell" in 1991. He was listed as "Guy who wants to date Kelly and plays volleyball against them."

Answer: Eric Dane

Eric Dane (Mark Sloan) had his first role on "Saved by the Bell." Anyone else remember that episode? The gang was working at the beach club and their boss bet they would win a volleyball game? Anyone?

8. Series star Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey) comes form Massachusetts. It's fitting that her first big movie role was shot in her home state. Which movie was it?

Answer: Moonlight Mile

Although "Good Will Hunting" and "The Perfect Storm" were both shot in Massachusetts, Ellen was in neither. She was in "Moonlight Mile" with Jake Gyllenhaal, which was shot in Gloucester and Marbelhead, Massachusetts.

Answer: Patrick Dempsey

The wonderful Patrick Dempsey (Derek Shepherd AKA Dr. McDreamy) hit it big in 1987 with "Can't Buy Me Love" and again in 1989 with "Loverboy". Though he continued to work throughout the 90's and 2000's, he reemerged as a Hollywood heartthrob with "Grey's Anatomy".

10. Finally a question on every one's favorite bartender, Joe. Before tending bar on "Grey's Anatomy" Steven W. Bailey was most remembered as a participant in what reality TV show?

Answer: My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancee

Steven W. Bailey took on the part of an obnoxious man in 2004's "My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancee." He had to get a woman to pretend to marry him and get her whole family to the wedding. She succeeded and she and her family won a million dollars.

Source: Author tdakoo

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