Can You Name the Television Show Character's Last Name?

By: Becky Stigall
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can You Name the Television Show Character's Last Name?
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About This Quiz

"And I don't even know his last name!" While these might be the lyrics of country singer, Carrie Underwood, let's hope this isn't the case for you! TV history has introduced viewers around the world to some of the most iconic characters, and unless they go by a mononym like singers Beyonce, Adele, or Rihanna, they're going to have a last name! From hit TV shows like Friends, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones, can you name the television show character's last name?

When it comes to your first and last name, your first name often takes precedence and importance over your last. While many countries in the world feature your family name last, this is not true for many countries of the Orient. Countries like Japan, China, and Korea value their family so much that the classic "last name" actually appears first. Their citizens are first recognized by their family name before their individual one. 

Alternatively in this quiz, you'll need to recognize the character by their first name before giving their last name. Popular TV families include the Seavers and Keatons of the 80s, the Tanners and Banks of the '90s, and the Bluths and Griffins of the 21st century. When it comes to recognizing some of TV's most popular characters, can you pair them to their last name? From Rachel in Friends to Walter of Breaking Bad, let's see if you'll come first in guessing these last names!

Cartoon Bart and his family go by the last name of _______.
Simpson
Jetson
Greene
Griffith
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Simpsons" has been on the air since 1989. The show draws nearly five million viewers per episode.

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On "Modern Family," Gloria married Jay ________.
Pritchett
Greene
Jetson
Simpson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Before she married Jay, Gloria was married to Manny's father, Javier Delgado, who is played by Benjamin Bratt.

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Peter, our favorite family guy, goes by what last name?
Griffin
Simpson
Greene
Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Peter Griffin on "Family Guy" is voiced by Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane studied animation at the Rhode Island School of Design.

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The world's favorite detective, Sherlock, has what last name?
Holmes
Smith
Anderson
Jones
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sherlock Holmes is a character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the current rendition of the character.

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Rachel from "Friends" has what last name?
Green
Griffith
Jetson
Barone
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Rachel Green was played by Jennifer Aniston. Aniston was once married to Brad Pitt.

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Quirky Phoebe, from "Friends," goes by what last name?
Griffith
Buffay
Conner
Simpson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Phoebe Buffay was played by Lisa Kudrow. Phoebe is a masseuse and musician.

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"Friends" character, Joey, has what last name?
Griffith
Jetson
Conner
Tribbiani
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Joey Tribbiani was played by Matt LeBlanc. LeBlanc's career began with a Heinz ketchup commercial.

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Leader of the pack, Rick, goes by what last name on "The Walking Dead"?
Green
Griffith
Grimes
Goins
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rick Grimes was a sheriff before the zombie apocalypse. The character is played by Andrew Lincoln.

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Piper from "Orange is the New Black" has what last name?
Conner
Green
Smith
Chapman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Piper is played by Taylor Schilling. Schilling worked as a nanny before breaking into acting.

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Walter ______ on "Breaking Bad" is sometimes referred to as Heisenberg.
White
Griffith
Simpson
Greene
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Walter White was played by Brian Cranston. Cranston also played Hal on "Malcolm in the Middle."

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"Grey's Anatomy" McDreamy, Derek, goes by what last name?
Shepherd
Jones
Jetson
Flintstone
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Derek Shepherd was played by Patrick Dempsey. Dempsey dabbles in auto racing for fun.

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Matthew Perry played Chandler ____ on "Friends."
Simpson
Conner
Bing
Smith
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Chandler Bing marries the character of Monica in season seven of the show. The character of Monica was played by Courteney Cox.

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"Friends" character Monica went by the name ____ after she was married.
Griffith
Conner
Bing
Andrews
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Monica married "Friends" character Chandler Bing. The character of Monica was played by Courtney Cox. Her name was Geller before she married Chandler.

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On "Happy Days," The Fonz is actually named Arthur __________.
Soprano
Smith
Fonzarelli
Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Arthur Fonzarelli was played by Henry Winkler. Winkler's parents emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1939.

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On "Game of Thrones," Jon ____ is the illegitimate son of Ned Stark.
Smith
Jones
Snow
Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jon Snow was raised as the illegitimate son of Ned Stark, but who is he really? What's your take on the character?

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"Friends" character Ross goes by the last name of ______?
Griffith
Simpson
Geller
Andrews
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ross and Monica are brother and sister. The character of Ross was played by David Schwimmer.

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On "Modern Family," Jay Pritchett's daughter, Claire, married Phil ______.
Green
Conner
Dunphy
Swayze
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Phil Dunphy is played by Ty Burrell. The character of Claire is played by Julie Bowen.

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The "How I Met Your Mother" resident scamp, Barney, has what last name?
Smith
Green
Stinson
Jones
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Barney Stinson was played by Neil Patrick Harris, formerly of "Dougie Howser, MD" fame.

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Sam and Dean, from "Supernatural," go by what last name?
Smith
Wesson
Winchester
Karishnikov
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The characters of Sam and Dean Winchester are played by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. Jared Padalecki once played Dean on "Gilmore Girls."

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Serial killer Dexter has what last name?
Morgan
Green
Smith
Jones
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dexter Morgan and his TV sister, Debra, were once married in real life.

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On "Modern Family," the character of Mitchell Pritchett is married to Cameron _______.
Tucker
Green
Smith
Jones
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Cameron Tucker is played by Eric Stonestreet. Stonestreet voiced the character of Duke in "The Secret Life of Pets."

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Ron Howard played Richie __________ on "Happy Days."
Cunningham
Cranston
Craig
Clare
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ron Howard also once played Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show." He went on to become a successful producer and director.

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"How I Met Your Mother" is a story told by Ted _______.
Mosby
Matthews
Michaels
Monroe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ted Mosby is an architect played by Josh Radnor. Radnor has a Master of Fine Arts degree.

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Deceased King Robert Baratheon, from "Game of Thrones" was married to Cersei _________.
Hannigan
Jones
Lannister
Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Cersei Lannister is played by Lena Headey. Cersei wanted to marry Rhaegar Targaryen, not Robert.

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Bartender Sam ______ also owned the bar, "Cheers."
Jetson
Malone
Green
Smith
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Sam Malone was played by Ted Danson. Danson went on to star in two of the "CSI" shows.

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Stewie is the youngest member of the ______ clan.
Simpson
Cartman
Griffin
Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Stewie Griffin is voiced by Seth MacFarlane. His best friend is a dog named Brian.

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Lily and Marshall _______, from "How I Met Your Mother," are an item.
Smith
Jones
Green
Eriksen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Marshall Eriksen is played by Jason Segel. Segel wore a superhero cape under his clothes until he was about 13.

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On "Homeland," lead character Carrie goes by what last name?
Mathison
Smith
Jones
Arthur
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Carrie Mathison is played by Claire Danes. Danes once starred on "My So-Called Life."

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"Game of Thrones" character Sansa is a member of what family?
Smith
Stone
Smolders
Stark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Sansa Stark is played by Sophie Turner. The role of Sansa is Turner's first professional acting gig.

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Lovable Lily, from "How I Met Your Mother," starts the show with what last name?
Jones
Buzz
Aldrin
Smith
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lily Aldrin is a kindergarten teacher. The character was played by Alyson Hannigan.

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The "Criminal Minds" head honcho Aaron _______ is played by Thomas Gibson.
Hotchner
Smith
Jones
Bartlett
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Thomas Gibson once played Greg Montgomery on the televison series "Dharma & Greg." Gibson graduated from the Juilliard School.

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Quirky Laverne _______ was a character on "Laverne & Shirley."
DeFazio
Druthers
Douglass
Dumaine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Laverne DeFazio was played by Penny Marshall. Kudos if you remember Laverne's middle name was Marie. Marshall has gone on to be a director and producer.

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Former king, Robert _________, once ruled on "Game of Thrones."
Baratheon
Bannister
Barnes
Brothers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Robert Baratheon was played by Mark Addy. Addy once played Fred Flintstone.

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On "South Park," Stan goes by what last name?
Smith
Jetson
Griffith
Marsh
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Stan Marsh is voiced by Trey Parker. Parker is also the show's co-creator.

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Sweet Shirley, from "Laverne & Shirley," went by what last name?
Feeney
Frank
Foster
France
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The character of Shirley Feeney was played by Cindy Williams. Bonus points if you know that the character's middle name was Wilhelmina.

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