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Study Guide: The Life and Career of David Rappaport

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The Life and Career of David Rappaport Study Guide

Introduction and Personal Background

David Rappaport was born in 1951 and passed away at the age of 38.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport was born in 1951 and died in 1990, at the age of 38.

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Achondroplasia, the condition David Rappaport had, is characterized by significantly reduced stature.

Answer: True

Explanation: Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that results in dwarfism, characterized by significantly reduced stature, which was the condition David Rappaport had.

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David Rappaport stood approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport's height was approximately 3 feet 11 inches, not 5 feet 5 inches.

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David Rappaport's father, Mark, worked as a taxi driver.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport's father, Mark Rappaport, worked as a taxi driver.

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David Rappaport's family background was primarily Irish.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport's family background was Jewish, not primarily Irish.

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What genetic disorder caused David Rappaport's significantly reduced stature?

Answer: Achondroplasia

Explanation: David Rappaport's significantly reduced stature was caused by achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism.

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What was David Rappaport's approximate height?

Answer: 3 feet 11 inches

Explanation: David Rappaport's approximate height was 3 feet 11 inches (1.19 meters).

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Who were David Rappaport's parents?

Answer: Mark and Diana Rappaport

Explanation: David Rappaport's parents were Mark Rappaport, who worked as a taxi driver, and Diana (née Schneiderman) Rappaport.

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What was David Rappaport's height?

Answer: 3 feet 11 inches

Explanation: David Rappaport's height was approximately 3 feet 11 inches.

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What was David Rappaport's ethnic background?

Answer: Jewish

Explanation: David Rappaport's ethnic background was Jewish.

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Early Life and Education

David Rappaport studied engineering at the University of Bristol.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport studied psychology at the University of Bristol, not engineering.

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While at university, David Rappaport developed skills in acting and played the drums professionally.

Answer: True

Explanation: During his time at the University of Bristol, David Rappaport honed his acting abilities with the drama society and also pursued his passion for drumming professionally.

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What subject did David Rappaport study at the University of Bristol?

Answer: Psychology

Explanation: David Rappaport studied psychology at the University of Bristol, from which he graduated with a degree.

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Personal Life and Community

David Rappaport married his college girlfriend, Jane, and they had a daughter named Sarah.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport married his college girlfriend, Jane, and they had a son named Joe, not a daughter named Sarah.

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After his marriage dissolved, David Rappaport moved to the squatter community known as Frestonia and adopted the surname Bramley.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the dissolution of his marriage, David Rappaport relocated to the squatter community of Frestonia, where he adopted the surname Bramley as part of a collective strategy.

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The inhabitants of Frestonia adopted the surname Bramley to make it easier for the council to identify them for eviction.

Answer: False

Explanation: The inhabitants of Frestonia adopted the surname Bramley not to make identification easier, but as a collective strategy to complicate eviction attempts by the Greater London Council, aiming to force them to rehouse the entire community as a single unit.

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What was the name of the squatter community David Rappaport moved to after his marriage dissolved?

Answer: Frestonia

Explanation: After his marriage dissolved, David Rappaport moved to the squatter community known as Frestonia.

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What surname did David Rappaport adopt while living in Frestonia?

Answer: Bramley

Explanation: While residing in Frestonia, David Rappaport adopted the surname Bramley.

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What was the strategic reason for the inhabitants of Frestonia, including David Rappaport, adopting the surname Bramley?

Answer: To complicate eviction attempts by making the community appear as a single family.

Explanation: The inhabitants of Frestonia, including David Rappaport, adopted the surname Bramley as a strategic measure to complicate eviction attempts by making the community appear as a single family unit.

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What was the name of the squatter community where David Rappaport lived and adopted the surname Bramley?

Answer: Frestonia

Explanation: David Rappaport lived in the squatter community known as Frestonia, where he adopted the surname Bramley.

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Early Career and Recognition

David Rappaport first gained public recognition through a role in the film *Star Wars*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport's initial public recognition came from his role as the O-Man in the BBC children's series *Jigsaw*, not from *Star Wars*.

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David Rappaport played an O-Man alongside Sylvester McCoy in the BBC series *Jigsaw*.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport gained early public recognition for his role as the O-Man character in the BBC children's series *Jigsaw*, where he appeared alongside Sylvester McCoy.

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David Rappaport appeared in sketches for the first season of *Not the Nine O'Clock News*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The iconic British comedy sketch show *Not the Nine O'Clock News* featured David Rappaport in its first season.

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David Rappaport played the character Shades in the children's show *Blue Peter*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport played the character Shades on the anarchic Saturday-morning shows *Tiswas* and *The Saturday Show*, not *Blue Peter*.

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In which BBC children's series did David Rappaport first gain significant public attention playing an O-Man?

Answer: Jigsaw

Explanation: David Rappaport first gained significant public attention playing the O-Man character in the BBC children's series *Jigsaw*.

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Which iconic British comedy sketch show featured David Rappaport in its first season?

Answer: Not the Nine O'Clock News

Explanation: The iconic British comedy sketch show *Not the Nine O'Clock News* featured David Rappaport in its first season.

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David Rappaport played the character "Shades" on which two anarchic Saturday-morning television shows?

Answer: Tiswas and The Saturday Show

Explanation: David Rappaport played the character "Shades" on the anarchic Saturday-morning television shows *Tiswas* and *The Saturday Show*.

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David Rappaport played an O-Man in which BBC series?

Answer: Jigsaw

Explanation: David Rappaport played the character O-Man in the BBC series *Jigsaw*.

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Film and Television Roles

David Rappaport was primarily known for his extensive work in opera productions.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport's career was primarily established in film and television, with notable roles in productions such as *Time Bandits*, *The Bride*, and various television series, rather than opera.

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David Rappaport's most recognized role was playing Randall, the leader of the dwarves, in *The Lord of the Rings*.

Answer: False

Explanation: While David Rappaport played Randall, the leader of the dwarves, this role was in Terry Gilliam's *Time Bandits*, not *The Lord of the Rings*.

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David Rappaport portrayed Randall in Terry Gilliam's 1981 fantasy film *Time Bandits*.

Answer: True

Explanation: In Terry Gilliam's 1981 film *Time Bandits*, David Rappaport played the character Randall, who led the group of dwarves on their adventures.

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In *Robin of Sherwood*, David Rappaport played the character Little John.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the HTV production of *Robin of Sherwood*, David Rappaport played the character Skulley, not Little John.

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David Rappaport played Skulley in the HTV production of *Robin of Sherwood*.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the HTV production of *Robin of Sherwood*, David Rappaport played the character Skulley.

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In the 1985 film *The Bride*, David Rappaport played Frankenstein's monster.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1985 film *The Bride*, David Rappaport played Rinaldo, a circus dwarf who befriended Frankenstein's monster, not the monster itself.

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David Rappaport played Rinaldo, a circus dwarf who befriended Frankenstein's monster, in *The Bride*.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1985 film *The Bride*, David Rappaport played Rinaldo, a circus dwarf who befriended Frankenstein's monster.

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David Rappaport appeared in the *Star Trek: The Original Series* episode 'The Trouble with Tribbles'.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport did not appear in *Star Trek: The Original Series*. He was cast in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* but his scenes were discarded.

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David Rappaport appeared in the 1986 episode 'Gather Ye Acorns' of the NBC series *Amazing Stories*.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport appeared in the 1986 episode titled "Gather Ye Acorns" of the NBC television series *Amazing Stories*.

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David Rappaport starred as the lead character Simon McKay in the CBS series *The A-Team*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport starred as Simon McKay in the CBS series *The Wizard*, not *The A-Team*.

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David Rappaport starred as Simon McKay in the CBS television series *The Wizard* for 19 episodes.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport starred as Simon McKay in the CBS television series *The Wizard* for a total of 19 episodes.

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In *L.A. Law*, David Rappaport played a lawyer from Texas but used his natural British accent.

Answer: True

Explanation: Although the character Hamilton Schuyler in *L.A. Law* was intended to be from Texas, David Rappaport notably used his natural British accent for the role, rather than attempting a full Texan accent.

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David Rappaport voiced Dr. Blight in the animated series *Captain Planet and the Planeteers*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport provided the voice for MAL, Dr. Blight's computer, in *Captain Planet and the Planeteers*, not for Dr. Blight herself.

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David Rappaport provided the voice for MAL, Dr. Blight's computer, in *Captain Planet and the Planeteers*.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport provided the voice for MAL, the computer belonging to Dr. Blight, in the animated series *Captain Planet and the Planeteers*.

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David Rappaport guest-starred as Mr. Belvedere's brother in the series *Mr. Belvedere*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport guest-starred in *Mr. Belvedere* as Galen Belvedere, Mr. Belvedere's cousin, not his brother.

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David Rappaport played Galen Belvedere, Mr. Belvedere's cousin, in the episode 'Duel' of *Mr. Belvedere*.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport guest-starred in the *Mr. Belvedere* episode titled "Duel" (Season 5, Episode 6), portraying Mr. Belvedere's cousin, Galen Belvedere.

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David Rappaport was cast as Kivas Fajo in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* but was replaced before filming began due to scheduling conflicts.

Answer: False

Explanation: While David Rappaport was cast as Kivas Fajo in *Star Trek: The Next Generation*, his scenes were ultimately discarded due to an on-set suicide attempt, not replaced before filming due to scheduling conflicts.

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David Rappaport played the character Jesus in the 1979 film *Cuba*.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport played the character Jesus in the 1979 feature film *Cuba*.

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David Rappaport voiced the character Shirley in *The Young Ones*.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport voiced the characters Ftumch and Shirley in the television series *The Young Ones*.

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David Rappaport played Nick Derringer in *The Famous Five*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport played Mr. Wooh's Assistant in *The Famous Five*, not Nick Derringer.

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David Rappaport played Sir Harold Blandford in *Beyond the Groove*.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport played Sir Harold Blandford in three episodes of the television series *Beyond the Groove*.

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What was one of David Rappaport's most famous film roles, where he played the leader of a group of dwarves?

Answer: Time Bandits

Explanation: One of David Rappaport's most famous film roles was playing Randall, the leader of the group of dwarves, in Terry Gilliam's 1981 film *Time Bandits*.

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In the 1985 film *The Bride*, David Rappaport played a character who befriended Frankenstein's monster. What was his character's name?

Answer: Rinaldo

Explanation: In the 1985 film *The Bride*, David Rappaport played Rinaldo, a circus dwarf who befriended Frankenstein's monster.

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David Rappaport starred as the lead character in which CBS television series from 1986 to 1987?

Answer: The Wizard

Explanation: David Rappaport starred as the lead character, Simon McKay, in the CBS television series *The Wizard* from 1986 to 1987.

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In the TV series *L.A. Law*, David Rappaport played a trial lawyer named Hamilton Schuyler. What was notable about his accent?

Answer: He attempted a Texan accent but mostly used his natural British accent.

Explanation: Although the character Hamilton Schuyler in *L.A. Law* was intended to be from Texas, David Rappaport notably used his natural British accent for the role, rather than attempting a full Texan accent.

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Who did David Rappaport voice in the animated series *Captain Planet and the Planeteers*?

Answer: MAL, the computer

Explanation: David Rappaport provided the voice for MAL, the computer belonging to Dr. Blight, in the animated series *Captain Planet and the Planeteers*.

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In which episode of *Mr. Belvedere* did David Rappaport guest star as Mr. Belvedere's cousin?

Answer: Season 5, Episode 6: "Duel"

Explanation: David Rappaport guest-starred in the *Mr. Belvedere* episode titled "Duel" (Season 5, Episode 6), portraying Mr. Belvedere's cousin, Galen Belvedere.

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David Rappaport was cast in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* but his scenes were ultimately discarded. What role was he intended to play?

Answer: Kivas Fajo

Explanation: David Rappaport was intended to play the role of Kivas Fajo in *Star Trek: The Next Generation*.

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Which character did David Rappaport play in Terry Gilliam's 1981 film *Time Bandits*?

Answer: Randall

Explanation: In Terry Gilliam's 1981 film *Time Bandits*, David Rappaport played the character Randall.

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How many episodes did David Rappaport star as Simon McKay in the television series *The Wizard*?

Answer: 19

Explanation: David Rappaport starred as Simon McKay in the television series *The Wizard* for a total of 19 episodes.

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In the 1973 film *Turkish Delight*, also known as *The Sensualist*, what type of character did David Rappaport play?

Answer: A Dwarf

Explanation: In the 1973 film *Turkish Delight*, also known as *The Sensualist*, David Rappaport played the character of a Dwarf.

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Which character did David Rappaport voice in the television series *The Young Ones*?

Answer: Ftumch and Shirley

Explanation: David Rappaport voiced the characters Ftumch and Shirley in the television series *The Young Ones*.

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David Rappaport played the character Randall in *Time Bandits*. Who was Randall?

Answer: The leader of the group of dwarves.

Explanation: In *Time Bandits*, Randall, played by David Rappaport, was the leader of the group of dwarves.

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In the television series *Robin of Sherwood*, David Rappaport portrayed which character?

Answer: Skulley

Explanation: In the HTV production of *Robin of Sherwood*, David Rappaport portrayed the character Skulley.

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Which of the following was NOT a role David Rappaport played according to the source?

Answer: The Doctor in *Doctor Who*

Explanation: According to the provided information, David Rappaport did not play the role of The Doctor in *Doctor Who*. His notable roles included Randall in *Time Bandits*, Simon McKay in *The Wizard*, and MAL in *Captain Planet*.

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David Rappaport's role as Hamilton Schuyler in *L.A. Law* was notable because:

Answer: He played a crack trial lawyer opposing Jimmy Smits in key episodes.

Explanation: David Rappaport's role as Hamilton Schuyler in *L.A. Law* was notable because he portrayed a crack trial lawyer who appeared in key episodes, notably opposing Jimmy Smits' character.

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Which film featured David Rappaport as Rinaldo, a circus dwarf who befriends Frankenstein's monster?

Answer: The Bride

Explanation: The 1985 film *The Bride* featured David Rappaport as Rinaldo, a circus dwarf who befriends Frankenstein's monster.

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What was David Rappaport's lead role in the television series *The Wizard*?

Answer: The Wizard

Explanation: David Rappaport's lead role in the television series *The Wizard* was Simon McKay.

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In which 1979 film did David Rappaport play the character Jesus?

Answer: Cuba

Explanation: David Rappaport played the character Jesus in the 1979 feature film *Cuba*.

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Which characters did David Rappaport voice in the television series *The Young Ones*?

Answer: Ftumch and Shirley

Explanation: David Rappaport voiced the characters Ftumch and Shirley in the television series *The Young Ones*.

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What character did David Rappaport play in the mid-1980s television series *Robin of Sherwood*?

Answer: Robin of Sherwood

Explanation: In the HTV production of *Robin of Sherwood*, David Rappaport played the character Skulley.

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Theatrical Work and Collaborations

David Rappaport had no prior connections with director Ken Campbell before working on *Illuminatus!*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport had a significant prior connection with Ken Campbell, having worked with him on *Illuminatus!* and the *Ken Campbell Road Show*.

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David Rappaport played Markoff Chaney in the 1980 production of *Dr. Faustus*.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport portrayed Markoff Chaney in the theatre production of *Illuminatus!*, not in the 1980 production of *Dr. Faustus*, where he played other roles.

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David Rappaport played Beelzebub, Dick, and Pope Adrian in the 1980 theatre production of *Dr. Faustus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1980 theatre production of *Dr. Faustus*, David Rappaport played multiple characters, including Beelzebub, Dick, and Pope Adrian.

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David Rappaport had a notable connection with which theatre personality, working with him on *Illuminatus!* and the *Ken Campbell Road Show*?

Answer: Ken Campbell

Explanation: David Rappaport had a notable connection with theatre personality Ken Campbell, collaborating on *Illuminatus!* and participating in the *Ken Campbell Road Show*.

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In which 1975-1977 theatre production did David Rappaport portray the character Markoff Chaney?

Answer: Illuminatus!

Explanation: David Rappaport portrayed Markoff Chaney in the theatre production of *Illuminatus!*, which ran from 1975 to 1977.

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What was the name of the theatre production where David Rappaport worked with Ken Campbell and which was featured in *The Secret Policeman's Ball*?

Answer: Illuminatus!

Explanation: The theatre production where David Rappaport worked with Ken Campbell and which was featured in *The Secret Policeman's Ball* was *Illuminatus!*.

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Later Life, Struggles, and Legacy

David Rappaport struggled with anxiety later in his life.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary personal struggle documented for David Rappaport later in his life was clinical depression, not anxiety.

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David Rappaport struggled with clinical depression later in his life.

Answer: True

Explanation: Later in his life, David Rappaport struggled with clinical depression.

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David Rappaport's scenes as Kivas Fajo in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* were discarded after his suicide attempt during filming.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport's scenes for *Star Trek: The Next Generation* were discarded following his suicide attempt during filming.

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David Rappaport died in London in 1990.

Answer: False

Explanation: David Rappaport died by suicide in Laurel Canyon Park, California, on May 2, 1990, not in London.

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David Rappaport died by suicide in Laurel Canyon Park, California, on May 2, 1990.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Rappaport died by suicide on May 2, 1990, in Laurel Canyon Park, California.

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What personal struggle did David Rappaport face later in his life?

Answer: Clinical depression

Explanation: Later in his life, David Rappaport struggled with clinical depression.

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Why were David Rappaport's scenes for *Star Trek: The Next Generation* discarded?

Answer: He attempted suicide during filming.

Explanation: David Rappaport's scenes for *Star Trek: The Next Generation* were discarded following his suicide attempt during filming.

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Where did David Rappaport die by suicide on May 2, 1990?

Answer: Laurel Canyon Park, California

Explanation: David Rappaport died by suicide on May 2, 1990, in Laurel Canyon Park, California.

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