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'The West Wing' Guest Stars Trivia Quiz

Questions about guest stars and recurring characters on 'The West Wing'.

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

Author
ltc717

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,510

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
17 / 25

Plays
3403

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (17/25), Guest 82 (19/25), Guest 107 (5/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Edward James Olmos played a Judge who President Bartlet nominates and ultimately places on the Supreme Court. What is his last name? Hint

Perez

Richards

Andrews

Mendoza

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who played Judge Harrison who was considered for the Supreme Court nomination but did not get nominated? Hint

Ken Howard

Corbin Bernsen

Ed Begley Jr.

John Laroquette

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Question 3 of 25

3. Which star of the movie 'The Big Chill' played President Barlet's Surgeon General in the episode 'Ellie'? Hint

Glenn Close

Mary Kay Place

William Hurt

Kevin Kline

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Question 4 of 25

4. The actor who portrays Admiral Percy Fitzwallace got his start acting in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and was also a regular on 'Maude' and 'Good Times.' What is his name? Hint

John Amos

Karl Malden

Rene Auberjonois

Michael O'Neill

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which regular on Aaron Sorkin's previous television show, 'Sports Night,' has also appeared on 'The West Wing' (as of Sept. 2001)? Hint

Felicity Huffman

Josh Malina

Josh Charles

Sabrina Lloyd

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Question 6 of 25

6. What former 'thirtysomething' actor portrays 'Washington Post' reporter Danny Concannon? Hint

Ken Olin

David Clennon

Timothy Busfield

Peter Horton

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Question 7 of 25

7. As of the end of the second season, President Bartlet has had five White House Counsel, two of the five have been portrayed by which of the following actors? Hint

John Larroquette and Oliver Platt

Corbin Bernsen and Oliver Platt

John Larroquette and Charley Lang

Corbin Bernsen and and Charley Lang

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Question 8 of 25

8. Allison Smith, who plays Leo McGarry's daughter Mallory, was a regular on which of the following television shows as a child actor? Hint

'Full House'

'Family Ties'

'Kate and Allie'

'The Cosby Show'

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Question 9 of 25

9. Lord John Marbury is played by Roger Rees, who appeared as Robin Colcord on what sitcom? Hint

'The Cosby Show'

'Frasier'

'Seinfeld'

'Cheers'

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which of the following actresses have not appeared on both 'The West Wing' and 'ER' (as of September 2001)? Hint

Amy Aquino

CCH Pounder

Laura Innes

Jorja Fox

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Question 11 of 25

11. Ted McGinley, who plays 'Capital Beat' host Mark Gottfried, did not appear on which of the following shows? Hint

'Falcon Crest'

'Fantasy Island'

'Love Boat'

'Dynasty'

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Question 12 of 25

12. Which of Martin Sheen's children had a recurring role on 'The West Wing' during the first two seasons? Hint

Ramon Estevez

Renee Estevez

Emilio Estevez

Charlie Sheen

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Question 13 of 25

13. What late night talk show host appeared as himself in the episode '20 Hours in LA'? Hint

David Letterman

Jay Leno

Conan O'Brien

Bill Maher

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Question 14 of 25

14. Oscar winner Marlee Matlin portrays what character on 'The West Wing'? Hint

Nancy McNally

Elizabeth Bartlet

Joey Lucas

Ann Stark

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Question 15 of 25

15. John de Lancie (Al Kiefer) appeared on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' as what character? Hint

Worf

The Borg

Data

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Question 16 of 25

16. Which of the following actors did not appear in the Aaron Sorkin-penned movie 'The American President'? Hint

Melissa Fitzgerald

Nina Siemaszko

Anna Deavere Smith

They all appeared

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Question 17 of 25

17. Rosalind Chao, who appeared as Jane Gentry in 'The Fall's Gonna Kill You,' appeared as Keiko O'Brien in which Star Trek series? Hint

'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'

'Star Trek: Enterprise'

'Star Trek: Voyager'

'Star Trek' (The Original Series)

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Question 18 of 25

18. Colm Feore played Tad Whitney, who we discover had previously dated CJ, in 'Galileo.' He also appeared as Admiral Husband E. Kimmel in what World War II movie? Hint

'Saving Private Ryan'

'U-571'

'Schindler's List'

'Pearl Harbor'

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Question 19 of 25

19. Which 'LA Law' co-star of John Spencer appeared on 'The West Wing' as Congressman Henry Shallick? Hint

Blair Underwood

Corbin Bernsen

Alan Rachins

Richard Dysart

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Question 20 of 25

20. Bob Balaban, who appeared in the episode '20 Hours in LA,' has appeared on 'Friends' as the father of which Friend? Hint

Rachel Green

Chandler Bing

Phoebe Buffay

Joey Tribbiani

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Question 21 of 25

21. Vice President Hoynes is portrayed by what actor from the movie 'Animal House'? Hint

Tim Matheson

Tom Hulce

Peter Riegert

Stephen Furst

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Question 22 of 25

22. Adam Arkin appeared in the holiday episode, 'Noel.' He also appeared in the Christmas-themed television program 'The Fourth Wise Man' with which regular from 'The West Wing'? Hint

John Spencer

Rob Lowe

Bradley Whitford

Martin Sheen

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Question 23 of 25

23. What musician appeared as himself, performing at the White House for the holidays, in the episode 'Noel'? Hint

Yo-Yo Ma

Paul Simon

Kenny G

Wynton Marsalis

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Question 24 of 25

24. Jorja Fox, who portrayed Secret Service Agent Gina Toscano, is a regular cast member on what television show (in at least the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons)? Hint

'CSI'

'The Practice'

'Once and Again'

'Providence'

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Question 25 of 25

25. Not a regular character until the third season, who portrays First Lady Abigail Bartlet?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Edward James Olmos played a Judge who President Bartlet nominates and ultimately places on the Supreme Court. What is his last name?

Answer: Mendoza

Mendoza gave Toby plenty of grief during the confirmation process.

2. Who played Judge Harrison who was considered for the Supreme Court nomination but did not get nominated?

Answer: Ken Howard

All of these actors have appeared on 'The West Wing.' Howard is perhaps best known for appearing on 'The White Shadow.'

3. Which star of the movie 'The Big Chill' played President Barlet's Surgeon General in the episode 'Ellie'?

Answer: Mary Kay Place

Kline played the president in the movie 'Dave.'

4. The actor who portrays Admiral Percy Fitzwallace got his start acting in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and was also a regular on 'Maude' and 'Good Times.' What is his name?

Answer: John Amos

Auberjonois appeared as an uncredited press conference extra in 'In Excelsis Deo.' Malden appeared as Father Thomas Cavanaugh in 'Take This Sabbath Day.' O'Neill appears on the show as Secret Service Agent Ron Butterfield.

5. Which regular on Aaron Sorkin's previous television show, 'Sports Night,' has also appeared on 'The West Wing' (as of Sept. 2001)?

Answer: Felicity Huffman

Josh Malina has appeared in all of Aaron Sorkin's projects except (as of Sept. 2001) for 'The West Wing.'

6. What former 'thirtysomething' actor portrays 'Washington Post' reporter Danny Concannon?

Answer: Timothy Busfield

Olin has directed several episodes of 'The West Wing.'

7. As of the end of the second season, President Bartlet has had five White House Counsel, two of the five have been portrayed by which of the following actors?

Answer: John Larroquette and Oliver Platt

Bernsen and Lang both portray Congressman on the show, Shallick and Skinner, respectively.

8. Allison Smith, who plays Leo McGarry's daughter Mallory, was a regular on which of the following television shows as a child actor?

Answer: 'Kate and Allie'

Sam greatly embarrassed himself the first time he met Mallory.

9. Lord John Marbury is played by Roger Rees, who appeared as Robin Colcord on what sitcom?

Answer: 'Cheers'

Marbury was appointed as an ambassador in 'The Drop-In.'

10. Which of the following actresses have not appeared on both 'The West Wing' and 'ER' (as of September 2001)?

Answer: Laura Innes

Laura Innes (Kerry Weaver on 'ER') has directed episodes of 'The West Wing' but has yet to appear on the show in front of the camera.

11. Ted McGinley, who plays 'Capital Beat' host Mark Gottfried, did not appear on which of the following shows?

Answer: 'Falcon Crest'

McGinley also appeared on several episodes of 'Sports Night.'

12. Which of Martin Sheen's children had a recurring role on 'The West Wing' during the first two seasons?

Answer: Renee Estevez

Renee plays Nancy, who was Mrs. Landingham's aide. Ramon Estevez is Martin Sheen's given name and also the name of one of his sons.

13. What late night talk show host appeared as himself in the episode '20 Hours in LA'?

Answer: Jay Leno

Also appearing as themselves in this episode were David Hasselhoff and Veronica Webb.

14. Oscar winner Marlee Matlin portrays what character on 'The West Wing'?

Answer: Joey Lucas

Elizabeth Bartlet has yet to appear on the show (through the second season).

15. John de Lancie (Al Kiefer) appeared on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' as what character?

Answer: Q

Continuing Sorkin's penchant for casting the same actors in various projects, de Lancie also has appearing on 'Sports Night.'

16. Which of the following actors did not appear in the Aaron Sorkin-penned movie 'The American President'?

Answer: Melissa Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald plays CJ's aide, Carol.

17. Rosalind Chao, who appeared as Jane Gentry in 'The Fall's Gonna Kill You,' appeared as Keiko O'Brien in which Star Trek series?

Answer: 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'

She also played Keiko on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.'

18. Colm Feore played Tad Whitney, who we discover had previously dated CJ, in 'Galileo.' He also appeared as Admiral Husband E. Kimmel in what World War II movie?

Answer: 'Pearl Harbor'

While arguing with Tad, CJ inadvertently announced within earshot of many people on the outside balcony of the Kennedy Center that she is very good in bed.

19. Which 'LA Law' co-star of John Spencer appeared on 'The West Wing' as Congressman Henry Shallick?

Answer: Corbin Bernsen

Richard Schiff's wife, Sheila Kelley, also appeared on 'LA Law.'

20. Bob Balaban, who appeared in the episode '20 Hours in LA,' has appeared on 'Friends' as the father of which Friend?

Answer: Phoebe Buffay

Chandler's father is portrayed by Kathleen Turner.

21. Vice President Hoynes is portrayed by what actor from the movie 'Animal House'?

Answer: Tim Matheson

Matheson played Delta Rush Chairman Eric 'Otter' Stratton. That role combined with his role on 'The West Wing' has earned him the nickname 'Vice President Otter' in some circles.

22. Adam Arkin appeared in the holiday episode, 'Noel.' He also appeared in the Christmas-themed television program 'The Fourth Wise Man' with which regular from 'The West Wing'?

Answer: Martin Sheen

Arkin didn't have any scenes with Sheen in 'Noel.'

23. What musician appeared as himself, performing at the White House for the holidays, in the episode 'Noel'?

Answer: Yo-Yo Ma

According to Donna, 'Yo-Yo Ma Rules!'

24. Jorja Fox, who portrayed Secret Service Agent Gina Toscano, is a regular cast member on what television show (in at least the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons)?

Answer: 'CSI'

Fox previously was a regular cast member on 'ER,' playing Dr. Maggie Doyle.

25. Not a regular character until the third season, who portrays First Lady Abigail Bartlet?

Answer: Stockard Channing

Channing's birth name was Susan Antonia Williams Stockard.

Source: Author ltc717

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