From Ra to Camile Wray: The Characters of 'Stargate' Quiz

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The successful military science fiction franchise began with "Stargate" and spawned TV shows, movies and books. Take this quiz to discover how much you really know about its many characters.

Which character does the actor James Spader play in the 1994 science fiction film "Stargate"?

Jackson is an archaeologist and linguist.

Which actor plays the character Col. Jack O'Neill in the 1994 movie "Stargate"?

Russell played O'Neill, a lieutenant general in the Air Force.

Which actor plays the character Dr. Daniel Jackson in the television series "Stargate SG-1"?

Shanks also acted in "SGU Stargate Universe."

Which actor did NOT appear in both the movie "Stargate" and the television series "Stargate SG-1"?

Davidson played the character Ra in the movie "Stargate" but did not appear in the television series "Stargate SG-1." Cruz and Avari are the only two actors to appear in both the movie "Stargate" and the television series "Stargate SG-1."

True or false: Christopher Judge, who plays the character Teal'c in the series "Stargate SG-1," appears in more episodes of the series than any other actor.

Judge appears as Teal'c in 212 of the series' 213 episodes. Second place belongs to Amanda Tapping, who plays the character Samantha Carter in 207 episodes of the series.

Which character does Richard Dean Anderson play in the television series "Stargate SG-1"?

Anderson also appears as Col. Jack O'Neill in the television series spinoffs "Stargate Atlantis" and "SGU Stargate Universe."

Which "Stargate SG-1" character defects from Apophis to join the SG-1 team in the pilot episode?

Teal'c is a jaffa from Chulak.

Which actor plays the "Stargate Atlantis" character Lt. Col. John Sheppard?

Flanigan's also appeared in "Stargate SG-1."

Which character is the scientist in charge of the Icarus Project in the television series "Stargate Universe"?

Rush is an expert in ancient technology.

Which character is killed in a nuclear blast during closing scenes of the 1994 movie "Stargate"?

Ra was a Goa'uld System Lord.

Which "SGU Stargate Universe" character is revealed to be a traitor?

Telford is revealed to by a spy for the Lucian Alliance.

Which actor plays the "SGU Stargate Universe" character Col. David Telford?

Phillips played the Air Force colonel.

Which actor plays the role of the "Stargate" franchise character Gen. Hank Landry?

Beau Bridges is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and the older brother of actor Jeff Bridges.

Which "Stargate" television series does the character Gen. Hank Landry NOT appear in?

Landry does not appear in the television series "Stargate Universe," which aired from 2009-2011.

Which British actor played the character Ra in the 1994 film "Stargate"?

Davidson played Ra, while Dax Biagas played young Ra.

This "Stargate" franchise character is eventually given command of the USS George Hammond.

Carter is the astrophysicist and engineer who is given command of the battle cruiser.

True or false: The "Stargate" franchise character Col. Samantha Carter is played by the actress Torri Higginson.

Amanda Tapping plays the "Stargate" franchise character Col. Samantha Carter.

Which character is in charge of Stargate Command in the series "Stargate SG-1"?

Hammond is in charge of Stargate Command and all SG teams.

Which actor plays the "Stargate SG-1" character Gen. George Hammond?

Davis was a U.S. Army captain and the only cast member of "Stargate SG-1" with real-world military experience.

Which "Stargate SG-1" fighter pilot was shot down over Antarctica?

Mitchell is shot down over Antarctica in the season seven finale, "Lost City: Part 2."

Which actor plays the "Stargate SG-1" character Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell?

Browder also acted in "Stargate: The Ark of Truth," a direct-to-DVD release.

Which "Stargate Atlantis" character speaks five languages?

Weir is a former diplomat and speaks five languages. Torri Higginson plays the character.

Which character does the actor Louis Gossett Jr. play in the series "Stargate SG-1"?

Gerak was once the leader of the Free Jaffa Nation.

Which member of the "Stargate SG-1" team is a former arms dealer?

Doran was also a con artist.

Which actress plays the "Stargate SG-1" character Vala Mal Doran?

Black also acted in the movie "Stargate: Continuum."

Which "Stargate Atlantis" character has a Wraith tracking device implanted in his back?

Jason Momoa plays Ronon Dex in the show.

Which "SGU Stargate Universe" character does the actress Ming-Na Wen play?

Wray is a human resources officer.

True or false: The "SGU Stargate Universe" character Tamara Johansen is the only person aboard the Destiny with any medical training.

This is true. Johansen often has to be creative, since her resources are limited.

Which "Stargate Atlantis" character was killed by an explosive tumor?

Beckett, played by Paul McGillion, was killed while removing an explosive tumor from a patient who was exposed to a mysterious ancient technology.

Which character in the 1994 film "Stargate" deciphers the code on the gate device?

Jackson joined SG-1 to save his kidnapped wife.

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