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Whose Line is it Anyway? Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Inzane26. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Inzane26

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
112,037

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
6673

Last 3 plays: marianjoy (6/10), Guest 80 (8/10), Guest 46 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Drew Carey stars on his own ABC sitcom along with what other "Whose Line" cast member? Hint

Brad

Colin

Ryan

Wayne

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Whose Line is it Anyway?" started as a radio show in England.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Drew Carey used to serve in which branch of the military? Hint

Coast Guard

Air National Guard

Army National Guard

Marine Corps. Reserves

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which "Whose Line" star has his own comedy/variety show on ABC that features Brooke Dillman, Jonathan Mangum, and J.P. Manoux and a 16 piece orchestra? Hint

Chip Esten

Colin Mochrie

Wayne Brady

Jeff Davis

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the former mayor of Cincinnati and daytime talk show host who has guest starred on the show?

Answer: (2 words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. The other cast members sometimes joke about Colin being from what country?

Answer: (1 word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which "Whose Line" star made an appearance in the film "Thirteen Days"? Hint

Kathy Greenwood

Chip Esten

Ryan Stiles

Wayne Brady

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the host of "Whose Line" in England? Hint

Anthony Hopkins

Pierce Brosnan

Michael Caine

Clive Anderson

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the musician who plays the piano on the US version of "Whose Line is it Anyway"? Hint

Linda Taylor

Laura Hall

Richard Vranch

Anne King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which star lent his talent to the movie "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"? Hint

Chip Esten

Colin Mochrie

Greg Proops

Wayne Brady

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Oct 30 2024 : marianjoy: 6/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 80: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Drew Carey stars on his own ABC sitcom along with what other "Whose Line" cast member?

Answer: Ryan

Drew Carey and Ryan Stiles both star on the hit ABC sitcom "The Drew Carey Show".

2. "Whose Line is it Anyway?" started as a radio show in England.

Answer: True

Dan Patterson, one of the producers, was a trainee producer for BBC radio in Britain. He had lots of experience with improve and he decided to start his own show. The first season was 6 radio shows, and then another 14 seasons on television.

3. Drew Carey used to serve in which branch of the military?

Answer: Marine Corps. Reserves

After being in the Marine Corps. Reserves, Drew kept his military buzz cut as part of his trademark look. Fun fact: his wide rimmed black glasses are not prescription - they're just another part of the Drew Carey style.

4. Which "Whose Line" star has his own comedy/variety show on ABC that features Brooke Dillman, Jonathan Mangum, and J.P. Manoux and a 16 piece orchestra?

Answer: Wayne Brady

Wayne hosts and stars in "the Wayne Brady Show" on ABC. Like "Whose Line" audience participation plays a major role in the comedy skits and musical numbers in which Wayne acts and sings.

5. What is the name of the former mayor of Cincinnati and daytime talk show host who has guest starred on the show?

Answer: Jerry Springer

Wayne sung to Jerry Springer in Song Styles, Jerry took part in a round of 3 Headed Broadway Star and clips from the "Jerry Springer" show were used in Newsflash. However, the most fun thing on that episode of "Whose Line" was when Jerry Springer hosted a "Whose Line" style talk show in a game of Daytime talk show.

6. The other cast members sometimes joke about Colin being from what country?

Answer: Canada

Even though Colin says he is pure-blooded Canadian he was actually born in Scotland. He still loves maple syrup and is one of the busiest actors in Canada. Besides being on "Whose Line" for 14 seasons he has also written and starred in the Canadian sitcom "Supertown Challenge" on Comedy Central.

7. Which "Whose Line" star made an appearance in the film "Thirteen Days"?

Answer: Chip Esten

Chip Esten plays Major Anderson who is killed after his U2 spy plane is hit with a missile over Cuba.

8. What was the name of the host of "Whose Line" in England?

Answer: Clive Anderson

Clive Anderson is a man of many talents. He has several television writing credits to his name. He is also an accomplished performer on stage as a stand-up comedian in the early 80's, on Radio as host of "The Cabaret Upstairs" and on television as host and chairman of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?".

9. What is the name of the musician who plays the piano on the US version of "Whose Line is it Anyway"?

Answer: Laura Hall

Laura Hall got her start as an improve pianist, composer, and musical director at the Second City in Chicago. Since then she has created improvised music for "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and also appeared on live episodes of "the Drew Carey Show". She was recently seen with Drew Carey and other "Whose Line" stars at the "Comedy All-Stars" in Las Vegas.

10. Which star lent his talent to the movie "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"?

Answer: Greg Proops

Greg Proops portrayed half of the two headed alien pod race announcer, Fode. The other half, Beed, was played by Scott Capurro. They spent hours in the make-up chairs prepping for these roles.

Source: Author Inzane26

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