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'Six Feet Under' Actors Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the actors on HBO's funeral home-dysfunctional family show 'Six Feet Under.'

A multiple-choice quiz by ltc717. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ltc717

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,050

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2105

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which of the following Kevin Kline movies did Lauren Ambrose (Claire) make her film debut? Hint

'The Ice Storm'

'In and Out'

'Wild Wild West'

'Dave'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Michael C. Hall (David) is well known for his work on stage. Prior to working on 'Six Feet Under' he appeared on Broadway in 'Cabaret.' What role did he play in 'Cabaret'? Hint

Herr Schultz

Emcee

Victor

Bobby

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Question 3 of 10

3. Prior to appearing on 'Six Feet Under,' Peter Krause (Nate Jr.) was a regular on what Aaron Sorkin-penned television show?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Frances Conroy (Ruth) is also well known for her theatre work. As of January 2002, has she won a Tony Award or a Drama Desk Award?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Richard Jenkins (Nate Sr.) was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his role in which of the following films? Hint

'There's Something About Mary'

'Outside Providence'

'The Impostors'

'Flirting With Disaster'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Even though she portrays a Californian in 'Six Feet Under,' Rachel Griffiths (Brenda) is not from America. In what country was she born? Hint

Australia

France

England

Russia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Prior to appearing on 'Six Feet Under,' Freddy Rodriguez (Federico) had a brief recurring role in what young adult-driven television drama on which Lauren Ambrose also appeared? Hint

'Party of Five'

'Beverly Hills 90210'

'Dawson's Creek'

'Felicity'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Prior to appearing on 'Six Feet Under,' Mathew St. Patrick (Keith) was best known for appearing on which daytime soap opera? Hint

'Days of Our Lives'

'The Bold and the Beautiful'

'As the World Turns'

'All My Children'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Garrison Hershberger (Gilardi) is no stranger to off-beat television shows. What quirky cult show did he previously appear in? Hint

'Twin Peaks'

'The X-Files'

'Herman's Head'

'Knight Rider'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following 'Six Feet Under' actors did not appear in the movie 'Can't Hardly Wait'? Hint

Lauren Ambrose

Freddy Rodriguez

Eric Balfour

Jeremy Sisto

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which of the following Kevin Kline movies did Lauren Ambrose (Claire) make her film debut?

Answer: 'In and Out'

Ambrose is a classically trained opera singer. Her birth name was Lauren Anne D'Ambruoso.

2. Michael C. Hall (David) is well known for his work on stage. Prior to working on 'Six Feet Under' he appeared on Broadway in 'Cabaret.' What role did he play in 'Cabaret'?

Answer: Emcee

Hall took over the role of the emcee from Alan Cumming, who originated the role in the current revival both in London (where it was originally staged) and on Broadway. 'Six Feet Under' is Hall's first television role.

3. Prior to appearing on 'Six Feet Under,' Peter Krause (Nate Jr.) was a regular on what Aaron Sorkin-penned television show?

Answer: Sports Night

Krause's first appearance on television was in Carol Burnett's variety show 'Carol and Company.'

4. Frances Conroy (Ruth) is also well known for her theatre work. As of January 2002, has she won a Tony Award or a Drama Desk Award?

Answer: No

Conroy was nominated for a Tony for her performance in 'The Ride Down Mt. Morgan' and has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award four times, however she has not yet won either. She attended Julliard.

5. Richard Jenkins (Nate Sr.) was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his role in which of the following films?

Answer: 'Flirting With Disaster'

Jenkins has appeared in many of the Farrelly Brothers' films. He also appeared in the miniseries 'Queen,' which also featured his 'Six Feet Under' colleague Frances Conroy.

6. Even though she portrays a Californian in 'Six Feet Under,' Rachel Griffiths (Brenda) is not from America. In what country was she born?

Answer: Australia

Griffiths was nominated for an Oscar for her role in 'Hilary and Jackie.'

7. Prior to appearing on 'Six Feet Under,' Freddy Rodriguez (Federico) had a brief recurring role in what young adult-driven television drama on which Lauren Ambrose also appeared?

Answer: 'Party of Five'

Rodriguez spends some of his free time doing volunteer work focused on connecting children and the arts.

8. Prior to appearing on 'Six Feet Under,' Mathew St. Patrick (Keith) was best known for appearing on which daytime soap opera?

Answer: 'All My Children'

St. Patrick was nominated for 2 NAACP Image Awards for his work on 'All My Children.'

9. Garrison Hershberger (Gilardi) is no stranger to off-beat television shows. What quirky cult show did he previously appear in?

Answer: 'Twin Peaks'

Hershberger played Mike Nelson, a not very bright jock, on 'Twin Peaks.' At that time he was credited as Gary Hershberger.

10. Which of the following 'Six Feet Under' actors did not appear in the movie 'Can't Hardly Wait'?

Answer: Jeremy Sisto

Balfour played 'Hippie Guy' in 'Can't Hardly Wait.' 'Hippie Girl' was played by Meadow Sisto -- the sister of Jeremy Sisto, who plays Brenda's brother Billy on 'Six Feet Under.'

Source: Author ltc717

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