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The Actors of 'CSI' Trivia Quiz

I hope you enjoy this quiz about the 'CSI' actors.

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

Author
ltc717

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
52,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. William Petersen (Gil) appeared in a film based on one of Thomas Harris's books featuring Hannibal Lecter. What was the name of the film? Hint

Silence of the Lambs

Manhunter

Red Dragon

Hannibal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Marg Helgenberger (Catherine) appeared on which 1980s television series? Hint

Dallas

China Beach

Dynasty

Falcon Crest

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following television series has Jorja Fox (Sara) NOT appeared on (as of September 2001)? Hint

Law and Order

The West Wing

NYPD Blue

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the first television series that Gary Dourdan (Warrick) appeared on? Hint

Swift Justice

The Office

Soul Food

A Different World

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before working together on 'CSI,' George Eads (Nick) appeared on what television show that also featured future 'CSI' co-star Jorja Fox? Hint

The West Wing

NYPD Blue

Law and Order

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Question 6 of 10

6. Paul Guilfoyle (Capt. Jim Brass) has had a long career as a character actor in films and television. Which of the following films did he NOT appear in? Hint

The Contender

Air Force One

Primary Colors

Random Hearts

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Question 7 of 10

7. Robert David Hall (coroner Dr. Al Robbins) appeared as an interviewer of Josh Lyman on what other television series? Hint

The Practice

The West Wing

NYPD Blue

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the cast members was one of the original producers of 'CSI'? Hint

Jorja Fox

Marg Helgenberger

William Petersen

Paul Guilfoyle

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Question 9 of 10

9. What real-life person did William Petersen portray in the television movie 'The Rat Pack'? Hint

Frank Sinatra

Peter Lawford

Dean Martin

John F. Kennedy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which actor appeared in the movie 'Memento'? Hint

Marg Helgenberger

Jorja Fox

Gary Dourdan

George Eads

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. William Petersen (Gil) appeared in a film based on one of Thomas Harris's books featuring Hannibal Lecter. What was the name of the film?

Answer: Manhunter

The movie 'Manhunter' was based on the book 'Red Dragon' by Thomas Harris. This film is in the works to be remade, but I don't think anything can top the original.

2. Marg Helgenberger (Catherine) appeared on which 1980s television series?

Answer: China Beach

Marg played K.C. Koloski. She also appeared on 'ER' but that was in the 1990s.

3. Which of the following television series has Jorja Fox (Sara) NOT appeared on (as of September 2001)?

Answer: NYPD Blue

Jorja was a cast member of 'ER,' had a recurring role on 'The West Wing,' and appeared once on 'Law and Order.'

4. What was the first television series that Gary Dourdan (Warrick) appeared on?

Answer: A Different World

Gary appeared on all of these television series, but the first was 'A Different World,' on which he appeared from 1991 to 1993.

5. Before working together on 'CSI,' George Eads (Nick) appeared on what television show that also featured future 'CSI' co-star Jorja Fox?

Answer: ER

Eads appeared in several episodes of 'ER' as a paramedic.

6. Paul Guilfoyle (Capt. Jim Brass) has had a long career as a character actor in films and television. Which of the following films did he NOT appear in?

Answer: The Contender

William Petersen appeared in 'The Contender.'

7. Robert David Hall (coroner Dr. Al Robbins) appeared as an interviewer of Josh Lyman on what other television series?

Answer: The West Wing

Robert David Hall is becoming a regular cast member of 'CSI' this season (the second season).

8. Which of the cast members was one of the original producers of 'CSI'?

Answer: William Petersen

William also produced the movie 'Hard Promises.'

9. What real-life person did William Petersen portray in the television movie 'The Rat Pack'?

Answer: John F. Kennedy

Petersen previously played JFK's father, Joseph P. Kennedy, in the television mini-series 'The Kennedys of Massachusetts.'

10. Which actor appeared in the movie 'Memento'?

Answer: Jorja Fox

Jorja played the murdered wife of Leonard Shelby (played by Guy Pearce).

Source: Author ltc717

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