Actor/Director Collaborations

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1. Rob Reiner made his big break as Michael Stivic on the politically charged 1970's sitcom "All In The Family". Similarly, Billy Crystal hit the big time playing the homosexual on the risque soap opera parody "Soap". The two have worked together on several movies. Which of the following is not one of them? The Princess Bride North This Is Spinal Tap When Harry Met Sally...

2. Celebrated suspense director Alfred Hitchcock worked with many actresses in his career, but which of the following only made one film with him? Grace Kelly Janet Leigh Ingrid Bergman Bess Flowers

3. In a classic case of nepotism, actress Tracy Reiner had parts in many movies directed by relatives. Which relative has directed her in their ninth collaboration, in 2004 and what was their relation? Garry Marshall/Uncle Carl Reiner/Grandfather Rob Reiner/Stepfather Penny Marshall/Mother

4. Joel and Ethan Coen wrote and directed many movies, and used certain actors multiple times. Which of the following actors, who starred in the movie "Fargo" (1996), starred in his fifth Coen Brothers movie in 1998 with "The Big Lebowski" (1998)? William H. Macy Peter Stormare Frances McDormand Steve Buscemi

5. Martin Scorsese is famous for his collaborations with actor Robert DeNiro. The two worked together in the actor/director relationship for the eighth time in 1995, with the movie "Casino". Which of the following was their first collaboration? Mean Streets New York, New York Taxi Driver Raging Bull

6. Ron Howard grew from being Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show", to being Richie on "Happy Days", to being the Oscar winning director of "A Beautiful Mind". Many of his movies feature his brother, Clint Howard. Which of the following does not? Apollo 13 (1995) Ransom (1996) Splash (1984) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

7. Harold Ramis is perhaps best known for his work as Egon Spengler in the Ghostbusters series, but he has also directed a few films. "Groundhog Day" was the fourth collaboration between Ramis and which of the Murray brothers? Bill Murray Brian Doyle-Murray Joel Murray John Murray

8. One of the greatest stars of the silent era, Charlie Chaplin appeared in every single movie he directed. How many movies was that? 127 53 96 74

9. The famous spoof movies of director Mel Brooks frequently feature the same actors in different pictures. Which of the following actors appeared in his/her sixth Mel Brooks film in 1993? Dom DeLuise Cloris Leachman Madeline Kahn Gene Wilder

10. Orson Welles was an accomplished director as well as an actor, directing some of the greatest films in American cinematic history. He was a good friend of actor Joseph Cotten and gave him roles in seven of his movies. Which was not a Welles-directed movie that featured Cotten? The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Citizen Kane (1941) The Third Man (1949) Touch Of Evil (1958)

11. Sam Raimi frequently casts several of the same actors in many of his movies, whether in a starring capacity or in a cameo role. In 2004, one actor made his tenth appearance in the Raimi film, "Spider-Man 2", as an usher. Who was that actor? Bruce Campbell Ted Raimi Scott Spiegel Timothy Patrick Quill

12. Billy Wilder made some of the greatest, and most classic films in American cinematic history, including "Sunset Blvd." (1950), "Some Like It Hot" (1959), and "The Apartment" (1960). Which of the following actors appeared in the most Wilder directed films? Jack Lemmon Joel Gray William Holden Walter Matthau

13. John Lasseter is known for directing and/or producing the computer animated movies of Pixar. Which of the following actors appeared in the first six Pixar movies, three of which were directed by Lasseter? Robert Goulet Brad Garrett John Ratzenberger Jim Varney

14. Robert Zemeckis has made a name for himself by pushing the limits of special effects in his movies, such as the "Back To The Future" series (1985-1990) and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" He has worked with actor Tom Hanks in several movies. Which of the following Tom Hanks features was not directed by Zemeckis? Forrest Gump (1994) The Polar Express (2004) Cast Away (2000) Big (1988)

15. Director Jonathan Demme has worked with character actor Charles Napier in more movies than any other actor. Which of the following Demme-directed movies did NOT feature Napier? Silence Of The Lambs (1991) Married To The Mob (1988) The Manchurian Candidate (2004) Caged Heat (1974)