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What did the following TV character do for a living: Homer Simpson from "The Simpsons"?
Construction Worker
Engineer
Firefighter
Safety Inspector
Homer Simpson is a character from the FOX TV show "The Simpsons." In the series, he works as a safety inspector at a nuclear power plant.
What did the following TV character do for a living: Sherlock Holmes from "Sherlock"?
Food scientist
Private investigator
There have been many series' based on the fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. One of the more recent is "Sherlock" which premiered in 2010 starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Financial clerk
Teacher
What did the following TV character do for a living: Walter White from "Breaking Bad"?
Electrical mechanic
Chemistry teacher
Walter White is the leading character of the AMC original series, "Breaking Bad." He starts the series as a chemistry teacher before he begins manufacturing crystal meth. Walter White is portrayed by Bryan Cranston.
Hotel manager
Logistics manager
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Sheldon Cooper from "The Big Bang Theory"?
Optician
Plumber
Theoretical physicist
Sheldon Cooper is a character from the CBS show "The Big Bang Theory." He works as a physicist at the esteemed university, Caltech.
Lab technician
What did the following TV character do for a living: Michael Scott from "The Office"?
Personnel clerk
Receptionist
Restaurant chef
Regional Manager of Paper Company
Michael Scott is the fictional character from the TV series "The Office." He works as a regional manager for a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Michael Scott is portrayed by Steve Carell.
What did the following TV character do for a living: Fox Mulder from "The X-Files"?
Psychologist
Quality Inspector
FBI Agent
Fox Mulder is a fictional character from the TV show "The X-Files." The character stars as an FBI Agent who works on paranormal cases. He is portrayed by David Duchovny.
Speech therapist
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Dexter Morgan from "Dexter"?
Mortician
Blood Splatter Analyst
Dexter Morgan is the eponymous character from the Showtime original. Professionally, he works as a blood splatter analyst, but in his free time, he works as a serial killer, getting revenge on other murderers.
Web Developer
Swimming Instructor
What did the following TV character do for a living: Gregory House from "House"?
Doctor
Gregory House is the fictional character from the medical drama "House." More specifically, the character is the head of a hospital department. He is portrayed by actor Hugh Laurie.
Painter
Lawyer
IT specialist
What did the following TV character do for a living: Spongebob Squarepants?
Hotel Manager
Food Scientist
Garage Supervisor
Fry Cook
Spongebob SquarePants is the animated fictional character from the Nickelodeon TV show. Although living as a sponge, he has always managed to maintain his steady job of working as the fry cook at the Krusty Krab.
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Chandler Bing from "Friends"?
Cleaning Supervisor
Paleontologist
Actor
Statistical Analysis and Data Reconfiguration
Chandler Bing is a character from the TV show "Friends." A running gag through the show is that his friends aren't completely sure what his job is. Before the end of the series, he finds a job as a copywriter.
What did the following TV character do for a living: Barney Stinston from "How I Met Your Mother"?
Judge
Journalist
Real Estate Agent
PLEASE
Barney Stinson is a character from the TV show "How I Met Your Mother." While his occupation is a mystery for much of the series, he always responds that his job is 'please' when asked. Later in the series, he reveals that his job is P.L.E.A.S.E which stands for "Provide Legal Exculpation and Sign Everything." Essentially, his job is the scapegoat for his company. Barney Stinson is played by Neil Patrick Harris.
What did the following TV character do for a living: Jerry Seinfeld from "Seinfeld"?
Comedian
Jerry Seinfeld stars as his own fictional character whose life is based loosely on his own. In the TV series, he stars as a comedian.
Dental Hygienist
Human Resources Rep
News Anchor
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What did the following TV character do for a living: J.D. from "Scrubs"?
Nurse
Emergency Room aide
Physician
J.D. is the fictional character from the TV comedy "Scrubs." He works as a physician at a hospital and is portrayed by Zach Braff.
Medical technician
What did the following TV character do for a living: Columbo from "Columbo"?
Professor
Firefighter
Detective
In his most popular role, Peter Falk played the eponymous character, Columbo, in the TV series. He was a detective for 35 years.
Crime Boss
What did the following TV character do for a living: Al Bundy from "Married... with Children"?
Telephone operator
Women's shoe salesman
Ed O'Neill starred in the sitcom "Married...with Children" as Al Bundy, a middle aged man who worked selling women's shoes.
Cloak Room attendant
Real Estate Agent
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Fonzie from "Happy Days"?
Mechanic
Fonzie is a character from the 70s/80s show "Happy Days." The character, portrayed by Henry Winkler, starts off the series as a mechanic. He later becomes a teacher at the local high school.
Felt roofer
Firefighter
Accountant
What did the following TV character do for a living: Andy Taylor from "The Andy Griffith Show"?
Hotel Manager
Bar owner
Sheriff
Andy Taylor is the fictional character from "The Andy Griffith Show." The character is portrayed by Griffith himself and he plays the sheriff in Mayberry, North Carolina.
Machine tool operator
What did the following TV character do for a living: Frasier Crane from "Frasier"?
Nurse
Psychiatrist
Frasier Crane is the fictional character who originated on "Cheers" before getting his own show, "Frasier." The character is portrayed by Kelsey Grammer who plays a psychiatrist.
Floral Arranger
Kitchen assistant
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Ron Swanson from "Parks and Recreation"?
Meteorologist
Director of Parks Department
Ron Swanson was a character from the TV show "Parks and Recreation." Portrayed by Nick Offerman, the character hated the parks department but sat at its head as director.
Mayor
Planter
What did the following TV character do for a living: Rick Grimes from "The Walking Dead"?
Mayor
Mortgage Clerk
Sheriff Deputy
Rick Grimes is the fictional character from the AMC series "The Walking Dead." Before the zombie apocalypse, the character was a Sheriff Deputy. Rick Grimes is portrayed by Andrew Lincoln.
Exterminator
What did the following TV character do for a living: Adrian Monk from "Monk"?
Police commissioner
Homicide consultant
The fictional character Adrian Monk appears as a private homicide consultant. The character was portrayed by actor Tony Shalhoub.
Coroner
Mortician
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Mary Richards from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"?
Physician
Laywer
News Reporter
Mary Richards is the fictional character from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Portrayed by Moore herself, the character worked as a reporter.
Nail Tech
What did the following TV character do for a living: Norm Peterson from "Cheers"?
Accountant
Norm Peterson is from the fictional TV show "Cheers." Portrayed by George Wendt as one of the bar's frequent customers, he works as an accountant in the series.
Dietitian
Filing Clerk
Database designer
What did the following TV character do for a living: Kitty Forman from "That '70s Show"?
Teacher
Housewife
Nurse
Kitty Forman is the mother in the series "That '70s Show." Portrayed by Debra Jo Rupp, she works as a nurse.
Lawyer
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Joey Tribbiani from "Friends"?
Delivery Man
Masseuse
Actor
Joey Tribbiani is a fictional character from the TV show "Friends." Portrayed by Matt LeBlanc, the character is an actor who aspires to make it big.
Police officer
What did the following TV character do for a living: J.R. Ewing from "Dallas"?
Head of Oil Company
J.R. Ewing is a fictional character from the TV drama "Dallas." Portrayed by Larry Hagman, he starts the series as a VP for the Ewing Oil Company before becoming its president.
CEO of Financial Firm
Partner at a Law Firm
Police Commissioner
What did the following TV character do for a living: Olivia Benson from "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit"?
FBI Agent
DEA Agent
ICE Agent
NYPD Agent
Olivia Benson is the fictional character from the crime drama "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit." Portrayed by Mariska Hargitay, the character begins the series as a detective before being promoted to lieutenant.
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Liz Lemon from "30 Rock"?
News Reporter
Secretary
Comedy writer
The character Liz Lemon is from the TV series "30 Rock." The character works as a writer for a comedy sketch and is portrayed by actress and comedienne, Tina Fey.
Singer
What did the following TV character do for a living: Dorothy Zbornak from "The Golden Girls"?
Nail tech
Lawyer
Nurse aide
Substitute teacher
Dorothy Zbornak is a fictional character from the TV series "The Golden Girls." Portrayed by the late Bea Arthur, she worked as a substitute teacher.
What did the following TV character do for a living: George Feeny from "Boy Meets World"?
Lawyer
Professor
George Feeny is the fictional character from the TV show "Boy Meets World." Portrayed by William Daniels, Mr. Feeny originally starts the series as a teacher before moving on to become a principal and then a college professor.
Journalist
Home decorator
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Phillip Banks from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"?
Doctor
Lawyer
Phillip Banks is the fictional character from the TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Portrayed by the late James Avery, the character began the series as a lawyer before becoming a judge.
Professor
Bank Teller
What did the following TV character do for a living: Tim Taylor from "Home Improvement"?
Gardener
TV Host
Tim Taylor is the fictional character from the TV show "Home Improvement." In the series, he works as a TV host on his show "Tool Time." The character is portrayed by actor Tim Allen.
Construction Worker
Plumber
What did the following TV character do for a living: George Jefferson from "The Jeffersons"?
Legal Secretary
Dry Cleaning Owner
George Jefferson is the fictional character from the 70s/80s show "The Jeffersons." Portrayed by Sherman Hemsley, the character worked as the owner of a dry cleaning business.
Mortgage Clerk
Judge
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What did the following TV character do for a living: Ray Barone from "Everybody Loves Raymond"?
Baseball player
Sports writer
Ray Barone is the fictional character from the TV sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond." Portrayed by Ray Romano, he works as a sports writer for the newspaper "Newsday."
Meteorologist
Personnel Clerk
What did the following TV character do for a living: Ralph Kramden from "The Honeymooners"?
Power Plant Operator
Payroll Clerk
Bus Driver
Ralph Kramden is the fictional character from the TV series "The Honeymooners." Portrayed by Jackie Gleason, Ralph worked as a bus driver in Brooklyn.
Exterminator
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