Celebrity Trivia Questions — page 35
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Who portrayed the handyman in Newhart?
- ATom Poston
- BPeter Scolari
- CRichard Stahl
- DWilliam Sanderson
Answer: Tom Poston - 1702.
How many previous wives did William Shatner have, before he married Elizabeth A. Martin?
- A4
- B2
- C5
- D3
Answer: 3 - 1703.
Matt Cameron, who has been a member of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, plays what instrument?
- AKeyboards
- BGuitar
- CDrums
- DBass
Answer: Drums - 1704.
Nicole Kidman starred with Matt Dillon and Joaquin Phoenix in this novel-based movie about an older woman who seduces a teenage boy and convinces him to kill her husband.
- AEyes Wide Shut
- BFar and Away
- CThe Human Stain
- DTo Die For
Answer: To Die For - 1705.
Tom Savini was in charge of special effects and plays the biker Blades in this George A. Romero zombie film set in a shopping mall.
- ADay of the Dead
- BFrom Dusk Till Dawn
- CDawn of the Dead
- DChildren of the Living Dead
Answer: Dawn of the Dead - 1706.
In what US city was Academy Award winner Jane Fonda born on December 21, 1937?
- ALos Angeles
- BHouston
- CNew York City
- DBoston
Answer: New York City - 1707.
Which of the following names is NOT one of the names used by Heath Ledger's character in the movie A Knight's Tale?
- AWart
- BSir Ulrich von Lichtenstein
- CSir William Thatcher
- DWilliam Thatcher
Answer: Wart - 1708.
In 1974, James Brown performed in Africa as part of a week of entertainment leading to a famous boxing match. Who fought in the match?
- AAli-Foreman
- BFrazier-Foreman
- CAli-Frazier
- DDuran-Leonard
Answer: Ali-Foreman - 1709.
What was Bob Newharts vocation before entering the entertainment industry?
- ABookkeeper
- BHigh school English teacher
- CCadillac salesman
- DCollege instructor
Answer: Bookkeeper - 1710.
This well known Actor/ Director/ Producer Icon was the co-star with Heath Ledger in the movie The Patriot.
- AJames Cann
- BRobert Redford
- CWill Smith
- DMel Gibson
Answer: Mel Gibson - 1711.
How does Bruce cope with all the prayers that he receives as e-mails in the 2003 comedy Bruce Almighty?
- AHe says Yes to all
- BHe deletes them
- CHe teaches his dog how to answer them
- DHe ignores them
Answer: He says Yes to all - 1712.
This country, located in Africa along the Atlantic coast, has a capital, named Luanda.
- AAntigua and Barbuda
- BAngola
- CArmenia
- DAndorra
Answer: Angola - 1713.
Albert Einstein possessed one of the most talked about and copied hairstyles in history. How did he often handle curious people who stopped him in the street to ask questions about his theories?
- AHe would say, 'Pardon me, sorry! Always I am mistaken for Professor Einstein.'
- BHe said, 'I would gladly talk to you, sir, but I'm afraid I am late for my appointment.'
- CHe would pretend that he did not hear.
- DHe would start explaining his theories in a perplexing and totally confusing way.
Answer: He would say, 'Pardon me, sorry! Always I am mistaken for Professor Einstein.' - 1714.
Although John Wayne and Gary Cooper were good friends, John Wayne hated this Gary Cooper role.
- ACole Harden in The Westerner
- BAshley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind
- CCasanova Brown in Casanova Brown
- DWill Kane in High Noon
Answer: Will Kane in High Noon - 1715.
Which of these is known to be one of William Shatners hobbies?
- AHe breeds and shows Saint Bernards from his Massachusetts farm.
- BHe breeds and shows Arabians from his California farm.
- CHe breeds and shows quarter horses from his Kentucky farm
- DHe breeds and shows Labradors from his farm in British Columbia
Answer: He breeds and shows quarter horses from his Kentucky farm - 1716.
Tom Savini did special effects work and had a small acting part in this 1986 Tobe Hooper sequel.
- AThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
- BDawn of the Dead
- CTrauma
- DNight of the Living Dead
Answer: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - 1717.
In what popular television drama did Denzel Washington star from 1982 to 1988 ?
- AThe Bold And The Beautiful
- BAll My Children
- CSt. Elsewhere
- DAs the World Turns
Answer: St. Elsewhere - 1718.
This composer and pianist wrote Take the A Train, which became the signature tune of Duke Ellington.
- AFats Waller
- BBillie Holiday
- CBilly Strayhorn
- DFats Navarro
Answer: Billy Strayhorn - 1719.
Lloyd Bridges, his son Beau Bridges, and his grandson Dylan Bridges appeared together in one episode of a TV show. What was the name of the show?
- ASeinfeld
- BThe Outer Limits
- CPaladin
- DJeopardy
Answer: The Outer Limits - 1720.
Who dreamed up the haircut that Leonard Nimoy's character on Star Trek, Dr. Spock, wore?
- ANimoy's father
- BWilliam Shatner
- CNorman Lear
- DGene Rodenberry
Answer: Nimoy's father - 1721.
Where did James Brown first become part of a singing group?
- Aat high school
- Bin the army
- Cin church
- Din jail
Answer: in jail - 1722.
What crossed paths connect Uma Thurman with psychologist Timothy Leary, the notorious Pied Piper of LSD, who died in 1996?
- ALeary's stepson is Ethan Hawke.
- BLeary was once married to Uma's mother.
- CTimothy Leary was the godfather of Uma Thurman and Winona Ryder.
- DLeary and Uma's father, a Buddhist scholar, shared the same mantra.
Answer: Leary was once married to Uma's mother. - 1723.
Did Dane Cook appear in the movie Mr. 3000?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1724.
In what 2005 movie did Brittany Murphy portray a barmaid named Shellie?
- AThe Dead Girl
- BUptown Girls
- CSin City
- DLove and Other Disasters
Answer: Sin City - 1725.
What member of Patrick Swayze's family was a dancer, choreographer and dance instructor?
- AHis eldest brother
- BHis father
- CHis eldest sister
- DHis mother
Answer: His mother - 1726.
Who dies in a car crash in the Hilary Duff movie Raise Your Voice?
- ATerri's brother
- BTerri's mom
- CTerri's aunt
- DTerri's dad
Answer: Terri's brother - 1727.
What is the name of Scarlett Johanssons twin brother, also an actor?
- ASteven
- BJason
- CHunter
- DRomeo
Answer: Hunter - 1728.
John Turturro, William Peterson and Willem Dafoe played opposite each other in a 1985 movie which, while critically acclaimed, did poorly at the box office. Name the movie.
- ATo Live and Die in LA
- BGoonies
- C8 Million ways to Die
- DManhunter
Answer: To Live and Die in LA - 1729.
In the 1996 romantic drama The Preachers Wife, Denzel Washington starred alongside this amazing RB, soul and gospel singer.
- AMariah Carey
- BAretha Franklin
- CWhitney Houston
- DBrandy
Answer: Whitney Houston - 1730.
What is Hank Williams Jr.s nickname?
- ABocephus
- BHanky Panky
- CJr.
- DWillie
Answer: Bocephus - 1731.
Name Halle Berry's first movie. It was released in 1991 and her character's name was Vivian.
- ABoomerang
- BJungle Fever
- CStrictly Business
- DSwordfish
Answer: Jungle Fever - 1732.
What country was mentioned in the 1984 historical movie The Bounty, starring Mel Gibson, even though at the time the movie was set, the name of the country was not adopted yet?
- AMorocco
- BAustralia
- CLesotho
- DIsrael
Answer: Australia - 1733.
Finish this old joke by famous comedian Steven Wright: I went to a restaurant with a sign that said they served breakfast at any time. So I ordered French toast ____
- Aat 3 a.m. in the morning
- Bduring the Stone Age
- Cduring the Renaissance
- Dfor tomorrow morning
Answer: during the Renaissance - 1734.
What are the names of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Brodericks twin girls born on June 22, 2009?
- AMarion and Tabitha
- BAlicia and Farrah
- CAmelia and Tina
- DChristie and Ruth
Answer: Marion and Tabitha - 1735.
When was Redd Foxx born?
- A12 /9/1932 in Kansas City, MO
- B12/9/1927 in Chicago, IL.
- C12 /9//1922 in Saint Louis, MO
- D12/9/1937 in East Saint Louis, IL
Answer: 12 /9//1922 in Saint Louis, MO - 1736.
In late 2005, Rachael signed a deal with King World Productions and this TV personality to host a syndicated day time talk show.
- AOprah Winfrey
- BDr. Phil
- CMartha Stewart
- DMaury Provich
Answer: Oprah Winfrey - 1737.
In 1971 Jeff Bridges was in a movie about life in a dying Texas town. The movie won great acclaim, especially for the performance of cowboy actor Ben Johnson. What was the name of this movie?
- AThe Last Time I Saw Texas
- BThe Last Dance
- CThe Last Chance Cafe
- DThe Last Picture Show
Answer: The Last Picture Show - 1738.
This American actor has received two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role, winning it once for his portrayal of a suicidal alcoholic in Leaving Las Vegas.
- ASteve Buscemi
- BDanny Glover
- CMacaulay Culkin
- DNicholas Cage
Answer: Nicholas Cage - 1739.
In a 1986 film, Mr. Peterson portrayed a character named Will Graham. Give the name of the film, and its director.
- AGoonies - Steven Spielberg
- BInto the Night - John Landis
- CManhunter - Michael Mann
- DFerrris Buellers Day Off - John Hughes
Answer: Manhunter - Michael Mann - 1740.
Which of these people wasn't impersonated by Dave Chappelle on the sketch program Chappelle's Show?
- ASamuel L. Jackson
- BMartin Luther King Jr.
- CGeorge W. Bush
- DLil Jon
Answer: Martin Luther King Jr. - 1741.
From Dusk Till Dawn was written by Quentin Tarantino. Which great friend of his directed the movie?
- ACraig Saavedra
- BBill Meléndez
- CRobert Rodriguez
- DLuis Valdez
Answer: Robert Rodriguez - 1742.
Which of these is a Rat Pack film starring Frank Sinatra set in the Old West?
- ADirty Dingus McGee
- BThe Miracle of the Bells
- CSergeants Three
- DAssult on a Queen
Answer: Sergeants Three - 1743.
Dustin Hoffman does not appear in which of the following movies?
- AAmerican Buffalo
- BThe Squid and the Whale
- CWag the Dog
- DMoonlight Mile
Answer: The Squid and the Whale - 1744.
What member of N Sync did Cameron Diaz start dating in 2003?
- AJC Chasez
- BJoey Fatone
- CChris Kirkpatrick
- DJustin Timberlake
Answer: Justin Timberlake - 1745.
What syndicated television show did Karl Malden star in with Michael Douglas from 1972-1977?
- AThe Streets of San Francisco
- BEmergency
- CDragnet
- DHawaii 5-0
Answer: The Streets of San Francisco - 1746.
Bury me smilin With Gs in my pocket Have a party at my funeral Let ...
- Aevery rapper come to it
- Bevery rapper rock it
- Ceverybody see it
- Dme be free at last
Answer: every rapper rock it - 1747.
What did Audrey Hepburn study at school along with the standard school curriculum?
- AActing
- BBallet
- CPottery
- DViolin
Answer: Ballet - 1748.
Vulgar Display of Power
- ASepultura
- BProng
- CDeath
- DPantera
Answer: Pantera - 1749.
Which statement concerning Lenny Bruce is incorrect?
- ALenny was a close friend of Frank Zappa and Phil Spector.
- BLenny recorded his first two albums at his own expense.
- CLenny wrote a burlesque film in 1954.
- DLenny wrote a childrens film.
Answer: Lenny recorded his first two albums at his own expense. - 1750.
Which Australian city would you be in if you saw the Yarra River?
- ABendigo
- BAdelaide
- CDarwin
- DMelbourne
Answer: Melbourne
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