Jack Irish Trivia Quiz

Answer: Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce is probably first known for his role in the television show "Neighbours" and then for an outstanding performance in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" in 1994.

Answer: Criminal lawyer

Jack Irish was a criminal lawyer who left the profession to become a private investigator and debt collector. Jack stopped being a criminal lawyer when his wife was killed by an ex-client.

Answer: Fitzroy

Fitzroy is an inner suburb of Melbourne and the setting for the "Jack Irish" moves and series. Fitzroy is located only three kilometres from Melbourne's CBD and is considered a hub for the music and bohemian scene of the city. Originally known as a working class suburb Fitzroy has since become a suburb for the artists, musicians and movie/television people.

Answer: True

"Jack Irish" started with three movies and was followed by two series (up to 2020). The movies were "Bad Debts", "Black Tide" and "Dead Point". The first was produced in 2016 and the second in 2018. The movies and series were well-received and definitely have a fan following.

Answer: Prince of Prussia

The Napier Hotel features in all the movies and series. The fixtures at the bar are three characters: John Flaus as Wilbur, Terry Norris as Eric and Ronald Falk as Norm. The trio always discussed an extinct football team from Fitzroy.

Answer: Reporter

Linda Hillier is a reporter. Hillier has an on/off relationship with Jack Irish and more often than not is in some way an important part of the plot.

Marta Dusseldorp became know for playing Janet King in "Crownies", an ABC drama series plus its spin-off series "Janet King" as well as Sam Lawson in "BlackJack".

Answer: Horse Racing

It is all about horse racing and centering around Harry Strang (played by Roy Billing). Harry previously was a big racing aficionado and he is trying to get back into the play of the big players. To achieve his return to the big players Harry often enlists the aid of Jack.

Answer: Shane Jacobson

Barry is an unlikely friend of Jack Irish but their intimate relationship started with Jack's first case. Barry believes in old-school police work and his rough and unorthodox ways do not always fit with those powers to be. Barry is consider crass, lazy, racist, sexist and not a fan of his job. Even saying all this he is always at hand to help Jack as best he can.

Steve Jacobson is a well-known Australian actor / comedian and probably best known for his portrayal of "Kenny", in a mockumentary about a toilet plumber.

Answer: Died

Vadim Glowna featured in the first two "Jack Irish" films as Charlie Taub. Taub's character was as a master woodworker and Jack was his apprentice. He played the role to perfection!

David Ritchie took over the role of Charlie Taub after the death of Vadim Glowna for the television series. Ritchie completed six episodes of the series before he also died.

Answer: Cam Delray

Cam Delray's character is as a kind-hearted person, but one not to be betrayed or fooled. He is Harry Strang's right-hand man and often gets involved in the racing scene. He is also one of Jack's closest friends and can always be relied on to assist in times of trouble especially when a difficult case comes Jack's way.