Celebrities Trivia Quiz # 59
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Deaths In The News: 2005 - Longtime federal judge Constance Baker Motley died of congestive heart failure in New York City, on September 28, at age 84. Before making history as the first female African-American federal judge, Motley became the first female African-American to serve in which state's senate?
The correct answer is 'New York'
A graduate of New York University in 1943 and Columbia University's law school in 1946, Constance Baker Motley wrote the original complaint in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, and successfully argued the case that allowed James Meredith to become the first African-American student to attend the University of Mississippi. In 1964, she was elected to New York's state senate, and was appointed to a federal judgeship by President Johnson in 1966. At the time of her death, she was a district judge for the Southern District of New York, in the United States District Court. An active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Motley was honored with the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP in 2003 and the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1993. (Thanks to Wikipedia for additional information.)
Celebrities Question 2
Oh Brother - Chris Farley delighted millions of fans with his physical comedy on "Saturday Night Live", as well as feature films like "Tommy Boy" and "Beverly Hills Ninja". One of Chris's younger brothers was a co-star on the short lived, 1999 sitcom "Misguided Angels", as well as part of the ensemble cast of the MTV series "2gether". What is the first name of this brother?
The correct answer is 'Kevin'
Kevin might be best known for his role as Doug Linus on the comedy series "2gether", a parody of boy bands that ran on MTV in 2000. That series came to an abrupt end when one of it's stars, Michael Cuccione, died of respiratory failure. Kevin would go on to make several guest appearances on various television series, and would take bit parts in movies like "Joe Dirt" and "Johnson Family Vacation". Another brother, John, also played small parts in those movies, as well as "Corky Romano" and "The Animal".
Celebrities Question 3
My Name Is Michael Caine - During the making of 1991's,'Noises Off', Caine received a telephone call, informing him of a family secret, that only came to light, in the after-math of his Mother's death. What shocking news, did this telephone call contain?
The correct answer is 'He had a half-brother'
His half-brother's name is David. Born in 1924 with epilepsy, which in those days, was treated as a form of insanity. David spent 50 year's of his life, in various lunatic asylum's.
Celebrities Question 4
All About Judi Dench - What year was Judi Dench born?
The correct answer is '1934'
Judi was born on December 9, 1934, to Reginald and Olave Dench.
Celebrities Question 5
The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland - How many people came to pay their respects after Judy died in 1969 of an accidental overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 47?
The correct answer is '22,000'
Celebrities Question 6
Michael Douglas' Films 1991-2005 - In what country was most of 'The Ghost and the Darkness' (1996) filmed?
The correct answer is 'South Africa'
The film was based on a true story of two man-eating lions which terrorised the workmen who were building a bridge over the Tsavo River in East Africa. Michael (as executive producer) wanted to make the film in the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, but it was not suitable for the film. Instead, much of the film was shot in the Songimelvo Game Reserve in South Africa. In addition to producing, Michael played the experienced hunter, who, with the bridge engineer (Val Kilmer), was recruited to hunt and kill the lions.
Celebrities Question 7
All About Wil Wheaton - Wil's big break, well what he considered big, came in the form of a television commercial. He appeared in this commerical with Bill Cosby. What product was featured in the commercial?
The correct answer is 'Jell-O Pudding Pops'
Wil had the chance to appear in a commercial opposite Bill Cosby, for "Jell-O Pudding Pops". Cosby said of working with the young Wil, that he showed real professionalism and was a joy to work with.
Celebrities Question 8
Arnold Schwarzenegger - In what year was Arnold cast in 'Terminator'?
The correct answer is '1981'
"Terminator" was released in 1984. He was cast into the role in 1981.
Celebrities Question 9
No "Silence of the Lambs" - Jodie got the role of Annabelle in the 1994 movie "Maverick" after which other blonde actress turned the role down?
The correct answer is 'Meg Ryan'
She starred opposite Mel Gibson in the movie. It was filmed partially on the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington states.
Celebrities Question 10
The Life of Charlie Chaplin - In what year was Charlie knighted by Queen Elizabeth II?
The correct answer is '1975'
Charlie Chaplin was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on March 4, 1975, just before his 86th birthday.