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Quiz about Life Outside the ER
Quiz about Life Outside the ER

Life Outside the "ER" Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the careers of the 13th season main-credits cast of the TV show "ER." What else have they done? (Note: a knowledge of more than just the show itself is required for this quiz.)

A multiple-choice quiz by tvfanatic23. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
tvfanatic23
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
242,121
Updated
Sep 19 24
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Laura Innes has also played a role behind the camera by directing episodes of "ER" and "The West Wing." Did she also contribute to "The West Wing" by writing various episodes of the show?


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these movies did Goran Visnijc NOT lend his talents to? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the first name of Maura Tierney's character on the television show "NewsRadio?" Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Mekhi Phifer starred in what late 1990s/2000s adaptation of a Shakespearean tale? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Parminder Nagra had her first major role in what 2002 movie? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which movie did Linda Cardellini NOT have a role in? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What popular 90's show did Scott Grimes have a recurring role on? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What 'teen' movie did Shane West NOT have a role in? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. John Stamos starred on a TV show in the 1990's with which famous siblings? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Of the following members of the 13th-season main cast, who was the first to join the cast of "ER?" Hint



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1. Laura Innes has also played a role behind the camera by directing episodes of "ER" and "The West Wing." Did she also contribute to "The West Wing" by writing various episodes of the show?

Answer: No

Though she did direct 5 episodes of "The West Wing" while it was on the air, she never wrote an episode. In addition to directing her tenth episode of "ER" during the beginning of its thirteenth season, Laura has also directed episodes of "House, M.D." and "Presidio Med."

On "ER," Laura Innes plays Dr. Kerry Weaver, former Chief of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Staff.
2. Which of these movies did Goran Visnijc NOT lend his talents to?

Answer: Troy

Goran played Mark Miller in "Elektra," was the voice of Soto in "Ice Age," and played Jimmy Angelov in "Practical Magic." Among his other credits is the 2004 made-for-television movie, "Spartacus."

On "ER," Goran Visnijc plays the handsome, charismatic, and sometimes troubled Dr. Luka Kovac.
3. What was the first name of Maura Tierney's character on the television show "NewsRadio?"

Answer: Lisa

From 1995 to 1999, Maura played Lisa Miller on "NewsRadio" alongside Dave Foley, Phil Hartman, Vicki Lewis (who played Beth), and future "ER" co-star Khandi Alexander, who played Catherine on "NewsRadio" and Jackie Robbins on "ER."

On "ER," Maura Tierney plays former nurse (and med student) Dr. Abby Lockhart.
4. Mekhi Phifer starred in what late 1990s/2000s adaptation of a Shakespearean tale?

Answer: "O"

Mekhi starred in "O" (a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Othello") as Odin James, alongside Josh Hartnett, Andrew Keegan and Julia Stiles. Stiles was also in "Ten Things I Hate About You," a 1999 adaptation of "The Taming of the Shrew." "She's the Man" was a 2006 version of "Twelfth Night" starring Amanda Bynes, and "Romeo Must Die" was a martial-arts version of the classic "Romeo and Juliet" story, starring Jet Li and the late Aaliyah.

On "ER," Mekhi Phifer plays Dr. Gregory Pratt, whom viewers have watched since he was a know-it-all intern.
5. Parminder Nagra had her first major role in what 2002 movie?

Answer: "Bend It Like Beckham"

Parminder played Jess in "Bend It Like Beckham," alongside Keira Knightley. Her "ER" co-stars have had roles in the other movies - Mekhi Phifer in "8 Mile," Noah Wyle in "Enough," and Shane West in "A Walk to Remember."

On "ER," Parminder Nagra plays Dr. Neela Rasgotra, who married fellow ER doctor Michael Gallant (played wonderfully by Sharif Atkins) before his character, a member of the Armed Forces, was killed in the war in Iraq.
6. Which movie did Linda Cardellini NOT have a role in?

Answer: Cruel Intentions

Linda played Cassie in "Brokeback Mountain," Velma in "Scooby Doo," and Chutney in "Legally Blonde." Her "Scooby Doo" co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in "Cruel Intentions."

On "ER," Linda Cardellini plays Nurse Samantha Taggart (much better known as Sam), a single mom with a hard shell.
7. What popular 90's show did Scott Grimes have a recurring role on?

Answer: "Party of Five"

On "Party of Five," Scott Grimes played Will McCorkle. His "ER" co-stars had roles on the other shows - John Stamos starred in "Full House," Linda Cardellini had a recurring role on "Boy Meets World," and Maura Tierney on "NewsRadio."

On "ER," Scott Grimes plays Dr. Archie Morris, a doctor who, despite his good intentions, has garnered a reputation in the ER as a bit of an idiot.
8. What 'teen' movie did Shane West NOT have a role in?

Answer: "Legally Blonde"

Shane played Landon Carter in "A Walk to Remember" (a wonderful and romantic movie, I highly recommend it), Ryan in "Whatever It Takes," and 'Striker' in "Get Over It." His "ER" co-star Linda Cardellini had a role in "Legally Blonde."

On "ER," Shane West plays Dr. Ray Barnett, a former med student who once tried to divide his time between medicine and music, but learned quickly that being an ER doctor is not just a day job.
9. John Stamos starred on a TV show in the 1990's with which famous siblings?

Answer: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

John played Uncle Jesse on "Full House" with the Olsen twins. Cole and Dylan Sprouse have had roles in "Big Daddy" and on "Friends" before starring in their own Disney channel show "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody." The Duff and Carter siblings are most famous for their musical achievements.

On "ER," John Stamos first appeared in early 2006 as paramedic Tony Gates, and reprised the role in the beginning of the 13th season as a med student.
10. Of the following members of the 13th-season main cast, who was the first to join the cast of "ER?"

Answer: Laura Innes

Laura Innes joined the cast of "ER" in 1995, during its second season. Goran Visnijc and Maura Tierney both joined the cast in 1999, during the show's sixth season, and Mekhi Phifer did not appear until 2002 and the end of the show's eighth season.

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