Celebrities Trivia Quiz # 36
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Susan Hayward, Hollywood Bombshell - What was Susan Hayward's name at birth?
The correct answer is 'Edythe Marriner'
Susan Hayward was born on June 30, 1918. She was the youngest of three children born to an Irish father and a Swedish mother. Paramount studio christened her Susan Hayward and thus the legendary actress began her journey.
Celebrities Question 2
Celebrities born on July 24th - This actress and singer was born on July 24th, 1969 in Bronx, New York. From dancing as a "Flyy Girl" to portraying the role of a young singer whose life was taken too soon, this young woman has started her own clothing label and constantly reminds her fans that she's simply, "From the Block".
The correct answer is 'Jennifer Lopez'
Jennifer worked with Janet Jackson in her videos and on her tours, and can be seen in the video, "That's The Way Love Goes". In addition, Jennifer was a "Flyy Girl" from the hit TV show, "In Living Color".
Celebrities Question 3
Actor Generations - Missing Links - Sam Neill - James Woods - Kevin Kline - Richard Dreyfuss - ?
The correct answer is 'Arnold Schwarzenegger'
They were born in 1947. Here are some facts you probably didn't know about them:
Sam Neill was one of the candidates to portray James Bond, but lost the role to Timothy Dalton and later Pierce Brosnan; James Woods has an IQ of 180, is a reserve L.A. police officer and is ambidextrous (can write with both hands); Kevin Kline turned down the role of Batman (1989); Richard Dreyfuss can't stand rock music; Arnold Schwarzenegger received the U.S. citizenship in 1983 and was the first private U.S. citizen to own a Humvee.
Arnold's rivals for most popular action-movie star: Jean-Claude Van Damme (1960), Sylvester Stallone (1946), Rutger Hauer (1944).
Sam Neill was one of the candidates to portray James Bond, but lost the role to Timothy Dalton and later Pierce Brosnan; James Woods has an IQ of 180, is a reserve L.A. police officer and is ambidextrous (can write with both hands); Kevin Kline turned down the role of Batman (1989); Richard Dreyfuss can't stand rock music; Arnold Schwarzenegger received the U.S. citizenship in 1983 and was the first private U.S. citizen to own a Humvee.
Arnold's rivals for most popular action-movie star: Jean-Claude Van Damme (1960), Sylvester Stallone (1946), Rutger Hauer (1944).
Celebrities Question 4
Hilary Duff - What was the name of the famous TV show in which Hilary played the main character?
The correct answer is 'Lizzie McGuire'
Hilary played the character, Lizzie McGuire, in the 2001 TV show with the same name. "Lizzie McGuire" was about a teenager growing up and dealing with problems in school and stuff. Some of the the actors she co-starred with in this show were Hallie Todd, Adam Lamberg and La Laine.
Celebrities Question 5
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - Mary-Kate and Ashley were chosen out of how many twins to play the roll on "Full House"?
The correct answer is '20'
Celebrities Question 6
Famous Duos - The Righteous Brothers:
The correct answer is 'Medley and Hatfield'
Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield were the epitome of 'blue-eyed soul' in the 60's with such hits as 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', 'Unchained Melody' and 'Rock and Roll Heaven'. Medley later teamed with Jennifer Warnes for the hit song, 'I've Had The Time Of My Life'.
Celebrities Question 7
Steve Buscemi: Dead or Alive - In 1990 the wheels of fate once again turned favorably in Buscemi's direction. He was cast in "Miller's Crossing" which began an association that would last through many projects. Directors Joel and Ethan Coen directed/wrote it, liked what they saw and used Buscemi often as time passed. Which Coen Brothers film did he NOT have a role in, though?
The correct answer is 'Raising Arizona'
As it went, his smallish part in "Miller's Crossing" put him on the right road to future stardom, albeit a bit of a "his-face-is-familiar-but-who-is-that-guy?" label. In "Crossing" he worked with Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden and John Turturro. He was a bellboy in "Barton Fink" (1991) and a laid-back surfer in "The Big Lebowski" (1998). Of course one of his better known parts was that of one of the most visibly inept kidnappers ever dreamed up in "Fargo" (1996).
Celebrities Question 8
Where Sitcoms and Science Fiction Collide - Who played Evan Drake on six episodes of "Cheers", and was the Captain of the Nostromo in the SF movie "Alien"?
The correct answer is 'Tom Skerritt'
Tom Skerritt played Captain Dallas in "Alien" (1979). He was Rebecca's Howe's boss on "Cheers" when her character was first introduced in 1987, and he was also in the SF movie "Contact" (1997), starring Jodie Foster. Skerritt was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1933.
Celebrities Question 9
Edward D. Wood Jr, Director. - The wide-eyed early years of trying to make his own "Citizen Kane" gave way to broken dreams fueled by depression and alcoholism. What year did Ed take his final curtain, and fade into Hollywood lore as a novelty?
The correct answer is '1978'
Edward D. Wood Jr passed into legend on December 10, 1978 of a heart attack. "For years after his death, Ed and his "spooks" have gone on to achieve cult figure status." I was lucky enough to meet Delores Fuller and Maila Nurmi "Vampira" at a Cult Film Convention at the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood in 1998. Both were very sweet and gracious.
Celebrities Question 10
The Conchata Connection - Conchata starred in a movie with Pauly Shore?
The correct answer is 'True'
They were both in "For Keeps" with Molly Ringwald.