Can You Name These Celebrities Who Appeared on "Seinfeld"?

By: Kennita Leon
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Can You Name These Celebrities Who Appeared on "Seinfeld"?
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About This Quiz

"Seinfeld" was a sitcom that ran for nearly 10 years. From 1989 and 1998, the show followed a stand-up comedian who had minor success in the industry and his interactions with the people of his world. The star, whose real name was Jerry Seinfeld, took most of the storylines from real-life experiences. 

The show was a great success and went on to win Emmys, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and many more awards and accolades. And with more than 180 episodes, there were bound to be more than a few celebrity guest appearances, so here we are. We want to know if you've watched enough "Seinfeld" to name the celebrities who guest-starred on the show.

Now, we won't ask you to tell us the names the actors and actresses used on the show, because that would be too challenging to remember. Instead, we want you to tell us the real names of these stars- the names they were born with, or had changed for professional reasons. If you feel like this is something you can do and ace this quiz, then let's get started!

Peter Dinklage He's everyone's favorite dwarf in "Game of Thrones" and was on 'The Wink' episode on "Seinfeld." What is this star's name?
Channing Tatum
Eric Bana
Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage is famous for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series, "Game of Thrones." In the episode, 'The Wink,' he was the voice of James, Elaine's wake-up service guy.
Heath Ledger

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Debra Messing She's Grace in the iconic "Will & Grace." What's her real name?
Mila Kunis
Rachel McAdams
Malin Akerman
Debra Messing
Debra Messing is recognized for playing the role of Grace in "Will & Grace." She stars as Beth Lockner, a doctor, in the episodes, 'The Wait Out' and 'The Yada Yada.' In 'The Wait Out,' her she separates from her husband but gets back together with him. In 'The Yada Yada,' they have broken up and she is dating another man.

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David Letterman The host of his own show, this man guest starred as himself on "Seinfeld." Can you tell us what his real name is?
David Letterman
American television host and comedian, David Letterman is recognized for hosting the "Late Show with David Letterman." On the episode of "Seinfeld" entitled 'The Abstinence,' he guest starred as himself.
Wentworth Miller
Bradley Cooper
Jake Gyllenhaal

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Sarah Silverman This stand-up comedian was Emily in the Seinfeld episode, 'The Money.' Which of these options is her name?
Natalie Portman
Amanda Seyfried
Sarah Silverman
"Wreck-It Ralph" actress Sarah Silverman is also a stand-up comedian, writer and producer. In her role as Emily on "Seinfeld," in the episode 'The Money,' she plays Kramer's girlfriend.
Emma Stone

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Bette Midler She played herself on "Seinfeld" in 'The Understudy.' What is her name?
Ellen Page
Bette Midler
American singer and actress Bette Midler is notable for her role and the soundtrack of the romantic comedy, "The First Wives Club." She plays herself in the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Understudy.'
Kate Beckinsale
Diane Kruger

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Al Roker This weatherman played himself on "Seinfeld." Can you tell us his name?
Jude Law
Paul Walker
Alexander Skarsgard
Al Roker
American weather forecaster Al Roker appeared as himself in 'The Cigar Store Indian,' an episode of "Seinfeld." He played the role of Patrick Patrickson in the film, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs."

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Jennifer Coolidge She made waves in "American Pie" and on her episode of "Seinfeld." Can you match this actress to her name?
Jessica Alba
Malin Akerman
Rachel McAdams
Jennifer Coolidge
A "Cinderella Story" actress Jennifer Coolidge is also well-known for her role in "American Pie." She plays Jodi, Jerry's masseuse girlfriend, in the "Seinfeld" episode titled 'The Masseuse.'

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Courtney Cox She was Jerry's fake wife, Meryl. Do you remember the name of this actress who was on 'The Wife' episode?
Olivia Wilde
Mila Kunis
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox stars on "Seinfeld" in the episode, 'The Wife,' where she portrays Jerry's fake wife, Meryl. She is best known for her role in the television sitcom, "Friends."
Natalie Portman

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Candice Bergen She's a "Murphy Brown" star and appeared on the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Key.' Can you tell us the name of this talented actress?
Candice Bergen
Candice Bergen is known widely for her role as Murphy Brown. In the episode, 'The Keys,' she appears as herself, star reporter Murphy Brown.
Amanda Seyfried
Emma Stone
Drew Barrymore

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Amanda Peet On the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Summer of George,' she played Lanette. What's her real name?
Amanda Peet
Amanda Peet is an actress who plays Kate Curtis in the action film, "2012." She landed the role of Lanette in the episode, 'The Summer of George,' on the sitcom, "Seinfeld."
Ellen Page
Rachel Bilson
Taylor Swift

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Kristin Davis She played Charlotte on "Sex and the City" and Jenna on "Seinfeld." Who is she?
Kristin Davis
Kristin Davis is notable for her role in "Sex and the City." The actress also guest starred as Jenna in 'The Butter Shave,' an episode of "Seinfeld."
Olivia Wilde
Rachel McAdams
Malin Akerman

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Raquel Welch Known for her role in "The Three Musketeers," who is this actress who played herself on "Seinfeld"?
Kate Beckinsale
Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch is an actress with a long list of credits, including the historical adventure film, "The Three Musketeers." She played herself in Seinfeld's 156th episode entitled 'The Summer of George.'
Natalie Portman
Jessica Alba

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Lawrence Tierney This man played Elaine's dad on 'The Jacket' episode. Can you tell us his real name?
Heath Ledger
Channing Tatum
Eric Bana
Lawrence Tierney
Lawrence Tierney is an actor who is famous for his role in "Reservoir Dogs." He played Elaine's father, Alton Benes, in the Seinfeld episode, 'The Jacket.'

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Jon Lovitz He played Seinfeld's friend, who lied about being sick. Who is this man?
Jensen Ackles
Jon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz is known for his role in "Happiness." He stars in 'The Scofflaw' as Gary Fogel, Jerry's friend who lies about having cancer.
Wentworth Miller
Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jon Favreau He was a clown in 'The Fire' episode. Can you tel us his name?
Jon Favreau
Jonathan Kolia Favreau is the producer and director of the American comedy film, "Chef." On "Seinfeld," he played Eric, the Clown in the episode, 'The Fire.'
Robert Downey Jr.
Ashton Kutcher
Chris Pine

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Cary Elwes Known for playing Dr. Lawrence in the movie, "Saw," who is this man who acted as David Lookner of "Seinfeld"?
Ryan Reynolds
Cary Elwes
British actor, Cary Elwes, starred as Dr. Lawrence in "Saw." He is also known for his roles in "The Princess Bride" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." In the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Wait-Out,' he portrays David Lookner, a man who waits to be married to Elaine.
Bradley Cooper
Jude Law

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James Spader This man, who usually stars on "The Blacklist," made an appearance in the Seinfeld episode, 'The Apology.' Who is he?
Alexander Skarsgard
Paul Walker
James Spader
James Spader is an actor on the television drama series, "The Blacklist." As a recovering alcoholic in the television series, "Seinfeld," he plays Jason Hanky in the episode, 'The Apology.'
Channing Tatum

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Marisa Tomei This woman played herself on 'The Cadillac' episode of "Seinfeld" in which she appeared. Who is she?
Mila Kunis
Amanda Seyfried
Olivia Wilde
Marisa Tomei
New York native Marisa Tomei is known for her role in the film, "My Cousin Vinny," for which she won an Academy Award. As a guest star on the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Cadillac,' she played herself.

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Jon Voight This star also played himself on a "Seinfeld" episode. What is his name?
Jon Voight
The actor stars in the action-packed thriller film, "Anaconda." His film credits are too long to mention, but on "Seinfeld," he played himself in the episode entitled, 'The Mom & Pop Store.'
Heath Ledger
Eric Bana
Clive Owen

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Mel Torme This jazz singer appeared on 'The Jimmy' episode. Can you tell us his name?
Jake Gyllenhaal
Wentworth Miller
Mel Torme
The late Melvin Howard Tormé starred as himself on the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Jimmy.' He was a musician known for singing standard jazz and is notable for the soundtrack of "Dick Tracy."
Jensen Ackles

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Fred Savage This "Wonder Years" actor was on 'The Trip' episode. What do you think his name is?
Fred Savage
This actor portrayed himself in the episode of Seinfeld called 'The Trip.' He is famous for his work in the American comedy series, "The Wonder Years."
Paul Walker
Ashton Kutcher
Chris Pine

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George Wendt He was a "Cheers" actor and starred as himself on "Seinfeld." Which of the following is his name?
Clive Owen
Ryan Reynolds
Alexander Skarsgard
George Wendt
George Wendt stars as Norm Peterson in the 1982 to 1993 series, "Cheers." He made a guest appearance as himself in the episode, 'The Trip.'

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Geraldo Rivera This man starred as himself on 'The Finale' episode. Who is he?
Heath Ledger
Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera is an American reporter, attorney, author, and talk show host. In the episode, 'The Finale,' he starred as himself.
Channing Tatum
Eric Bana

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Wilford Brimley What is the name of this man who appeared on 'The Junk Mail' episode of "Seinfeld"?
Bradley Cooper
Wilford Brimley
As the postmaster general, he depicts character Henry Atkins in the episode, 'The Junk Mail.' This American actor is a Utah native with a long list of acting credits.
Jude Law
Jake Gyllenhaal

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Brad Garrett This man was popular on "Everybody Loves Raymond." He played a mechanic named Tony on "Seinfeld." But what is his real name?
Wentworth Miller
Brad Garrett
Brad Garrett was an actor on "Everybody Loves Raymond." In the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Bottle Deposit,' he played an insane mechanic named Tony.
Paul Walker
Jensen Ackles

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Judge Reinhold An actor on "Beverly Hills Cop," he also starred in 'The Raincoats' episode of "Seinfeld." Can you tell us his name?
Ashton Kutcher
Alexander Skarsgard
Robert Downey Jr.
Judge Reinhold
"Beverly Hills Cop" actor Judge Reinhold made an appearance on the television sitcom, "Seinfeld." In the episode, 'The Raincoats,' he played the role of Aaron, Seinfeld's close-talker, a person who stands unusually close to another person while speaking.

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Corbin Bernsen Yet another actor who made an appearance on 'The Trip,' who is this man who is known for his role in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"?
Bradley Cooper
Eric Bana
Corbin Bernsen
Corbin Bernsen plays himself in the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Trip.' He is known for his role in "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," and for his role as a divorce lawyer on the TV series, "L.A. Law."
Heath Ledger

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Bryan Cranston He was the awesome star of "Breaking Bad" and played a doctor on "Seinfeld." Can you tell us who he is?
Clive Owen
Channing Tatum
Bryan Cranston
"Breaking Bad" actor Bryan Cranston, is also an American screenwriter, producer and director. He made a guest appearance as Dr. Tim Whatley in the "Seinfeld" episode, 'Various.'
Ryan Reynolds

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Anna Gunn She played Amy during her time as a guest star on "Seinfeld." What's this woman's real name?
Anna Gunn
Anna Gunn played the "Seinfeld" character, Amy in the episode, 'The Glasses.' This Cleveland native also stars on the American drama series, "Breaking Bad."
Rachel McAdams
Malin Akerman
Olivia Wilde

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Bob Odenkirk 'The Abstinence' is the "Seinfeld" episode he was on. What is the "Better Call Saul" actor's name?
Jude Law
Alexander Skarsgard
Wentworth Miller
Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk is well-known for his role as a lawyer on the "Breaking Bad" spin-off, "Better Call Saul." The actor also appears as Ben in the Seinfeld episode, 'The Abstinence.'

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Janeane Garofalo She plays Jerry's fiance in one of the episodes. Can you tell us the name of this "Ratatouille" star?
Natalie Portman
Emma Stone
Janeane Garofalo
This New Jersey actress, stand-up comedian and writer stars in "Ratatouille." In the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Invitations and The Foundation,' she portrays Jerry's fiancee, Jeannie Steinman.
Ellen Page

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Denise Richards What is the real name of this actress who starred as Molly Dalrymple on "Seinfeld"?
Denise Richards
Denise Richards made a guest appearance as Molly Dalrymple in the "Seinfeld" season 4 episode titled 'The Shoes.' The actress stars in "The World Is Not Enough."
Mila Kunis
Amanda Seyfried
Diane Kruger

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Phil Hartman This actor played the man on the phone in the episode, 'The Package.' Do you know his name?
Phil Hartman
In the television sitcom, "Seinfeld," Phil Hartman played the man on the phone in the episode titled 'The Package.' He is famous for his role as Bill McNeal in the television sitcom, "NewsRadio." He was also on "Saturday Night Live."
Paul Walker
Eric Bana
Heath Ledger

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Teri Hatcher Famous for her role on "Desperate Housewives," can you name this actress who starred in one episode of "Seinfeld"?
Kate Beckinsale
Teri Hatcher
Teri Hatcher was an actress in the series, "Desperate Housewives." She plays the role of Sidra in 'The Implants, The Pilot, and The Finale,' an episode of "Seinfeld."
Rachel McAdams
Jessica Alba

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James Rebhorn He was a district attorney in one of the episodes of "Seinfeld." Do you know his name?
Robert Downey Jr.
Jake Gyllenhaal
James Rebhorn
"Independence Day" actor James Rebhorn appears in more than 100 series, plays and films throughout his career. He landed the role of District Attorney Hoyt in the final episode of "Seinfeld," entitled 'The Finale.'
Jensen Ackles

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Molly Shannon She starred as Sam on the episode, 'The Summer of George.' What is her name?
Molly Shannon
Actress Molly Shannon played the role of Sam in the "Seinfeld" season 8 episode, 'The Summer of George.'​ The character is often referred to as someone who does not move her arms when walking.
Olivia Wilde
Natalie Portman
Malin Akerman

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Michael Chiklis This actor stars on "The Shield" but was in the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Stranded.' Who is he?
Channing Tatum
Clive Owen
Bradley Cooper
Michael Chiklis
Michael Chiklis is an American actor who is a cast member in "The Shield." In the "Seinfeld" episode, 'The Stranded,' he played Steve Pocatello who was the host of a party.

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Jeremy Piven This actor is known for his roles in "Entourage" and "Serendipity." Who is he?
Ryan Reynolds
Jude Law
Alexander Skarsgard
Jeremy Piven
"Serendipity" actor Jeremy Piven made a guest appearance on "Seinfeld." In the episode, 'The Pilot,' he played Michael Barth, an actor who portrayed George.

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Patton Oswalt He played a video store clerk in "The Couch." What do you think his name is?
Patton Oswalt
In the television series, "Seinfeld," he played the video store clerk in the episode titled 'The Couch.' Patton Oswalt brings life to character Matt Fruehauf in the comedy-drama series, "Young Adult."
Wentworth Miller
Eric Bana
Paul Walker

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Mariska Hargitay She's a regular on "Law & Order: SVU." What's her name?
Rachel McAdams
Amanda Seyfried
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay is an American actress who is well-known for her role in "Law & Order: SVU." As Melissa Shannon in the episode, 'The Pilot,' she auditioned for the role of Elaine.
Mila Kunis

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