US TV Series: Who's Who Trivia Quiz

Answer: Amanda Blake

Kitty Russell was played by Amanda Blake in the TV series "Gunsmoke," which ran for 635 episodes from 1955 to 1975. She was born Beverly Louise Neill in Buffalo, New York, USA, in 1929. Although she made many movies and TV appearances, she will be best remembered as Miss Kitty in "Gunsmoke", a part she played for 19 years from 1955 to 1974.

She went into semi-retirement after "Gunsmoke" ended and looked after her animals in the compound at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. There she started a very successful cheetah breeding programme. She died of cardiopulmonary arrest, liver failure and cytomegalovirus hepatitis in Sacramento, California, USA, in 1989 aged 60.

Answer: Raymond Burr

Perry Mason was played by Raymond Burr in the TV series "Perry Mason". The series ran for 271 episodes from 1957-1966. The story line and characters were developed by Earle Stanley Gardner, who wrote a total of 82 novels and 4 short stories featuring Perry Mason.

Raymond Burr was born May 21, 1917 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.
During his early career he worked in radio, theater, movies and TV, most often playing a villain. His most famous rolls were as Perry Mason and as San Francisco Chief of Detectives Robert Ironside in the TV series "Ironside", which ran for 199 episodes from 1967-1975.

Raymond Burr died of cancer at his home in Sonoma County near Healdsburg, California, USA, in 1993 aged 76.

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Answer: Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb played Judge Henry Garth in the TV series "The Virginian" which ran for 249 episodes from 1962 to 1971. He was born Leo Jacoby in the Bronx, New York, New York, USA, in 1911. He made his movie debut in "The Vanishing Shadow" (1934), as an uncredited roadwork foreman. On Broadway in 1949, he played Willy Loman in the original production of Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman".

He played Judge Henry Garth, owner of the Shiloh Ranch in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, in the first four seasons of the TV series "The Virginian" (1962-1966). It also starred James Drury as the Virginian and Doug McClure as Trampas. He will perhaps be remembered most for his performance in "On The Waterfront" with Marlon Brando in 1954 and juror number three in "12 Angry Men" with Henry Fonda in 1957. Lee J. Cobb died of a heart attack in Woodland Hills, California, USA, in 1976 aged 64.

Answer: Raymond Bailey

Milburn Drysdale was played by Raymond Bailey in the TV series "The Beverley Hillbillies" which ran for 274 episodes from 1962 to 1971. He was born Raymond Thomas Bailey in San Francisco, California, USA, in 1904.

He went to Hollywood while still a teenager to break into the movies but ended up as a day labourer at a movie studio making silent movies. He was fired when he was caught sneaking into a mob scene while it was being filmed. He went to New York but had no success there either and joined the merchant navy. Back in Hollywood in 1938 he began to get bit parts but WWII intervened. In the '50s he played character parts in many TV shows such as "77 Sunset Strip", "The Untouchables", "Mister Ed" and "Perry Mason".

During the final few episodes of "The Beverly Hillbillies", he began to show symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. He retired in 1975 but kept in touch with Nancy Culp who played Miss Hathaway, his secretary in "The Beverly Hillbillies". He died of a heart attack in Irvine, California, USA, in 1980, aged 75.

Answer: Jean Stapleton

Edith Bunker was played by Jean Stapleton in the TV series "All In The Family", which ran for 205 episodes and four specials from 1971 to 1979. She was born Jeanne Murray in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA, in 1923.

"All In The Family" was developed by Norman Lear and was based on the British BBC show "Till Death Us Do Part". Spin-offs included "The Jeffersons," "Archie Bunker's Place," "Maud," "Good Time," "Gloria," and "704 Hauser".

During her career, Stapleton spent a lot of time acting on and off Broadway and reprised her stage movies. She worked in the theater and on TV and films until 2001. She died of natural causes on May 31, 2013 in New York City at the age of 90.

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Answer: Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr. played Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, the father of Jim Rockford in the TV series "The Rockford Files" that ran for 124 episodes and eight TV movies between 1974 and 1980. The series was created by Ray Huggins and Stephen J. Cannell.

Noah Beery Jr. was born in New York City on August 10, 1913. During his career, Beery was known as a character actor and had many supporting roles in both TV and movies. His father, Noah Beery Sr., and uncle, Wallace Beery, were both well-known actors in both silent films and "talkies".

Noah Beery Jr. died in Tehachapi, California, USA, on November 1, 1994 of a cerebral thrombosis, aged 81.

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Answer: Betty Thomas

Sergeant Lucy Bates was played by Betty Thomas in the TV series "Hill Street Blues" which ran for 284 episodes from 1981 to 1987. It had one spin-off, "Beverly Hills Buntz". The series was produced by Howard Christie and Richard Lewis.

Betty Thomas was born Betty Lucille Nienhauser in St. Lewis, Missouri, USA, on July 27, 1947. During her career Thomas appeared in supporting roles in many TV shows and movies, her big break came with her role in "Hill Street Blues." Later in her career, she moved into directing and producing. Her directing credits include the "The Brady Bunch Movie", "Dr. Doolittle" and "28 Days".

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Answer: Jane Leeves

Daphne Moon in the serie "Frasier" was played by Jane Leeves. The series ran from September 6, 1993 to May 14, 2004 for 264 episodes. Frasier was a spin-off from the series "Cheers".

Jane Leeves was born April 18, 1961 in Ilford, Essex, England. In England, she was a regular on the "Benny Hill" show. After moving to the US she had many supporting roles in TV series including "Murphy Brown" and "Seinfeld," as well as doing voice work in films.

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Answer: Sarah Chalke

Dr. Elliot Reid in the series "Scrubs" was played by Sarah Chalke. The series ran from October 2, 2001 to March 17, 2010 for 182 episodes. The show was created by Bill Lawrence.

Sarah Chalke was born August 27, 1976 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She began her career on the children's TV show "KidZone" in Canada and was the replacement for the character Becky Connor on the "Rosanne" show. She has worked in other TV shows and commercials.

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Answer: Alfred Molina

Deputy D.A. Ricardo Morales in the series "Law & Order: LA" was played by Alfred Molina. The series ran from September 21, 2010 to July 11, 2011 for 22 episodes. It was cancelled after one season. It was the fourth spin-off from the original "Law & Order" show.

Alfred Molina was born Alfredo Molina on May 24, 1953 in London, England. He is noted for his work on stage and films as well as voicing many characters in animated films. His first film role was as Indiana Jones's guide, Satipo, in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in 1981.

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