Biographies in the Movies III

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1. Biographies have been a part of Hollywood since the beginning, but which was the first such film to garner a Best Picture Oscar? Rebecca Cimarron The Great Ziegfeld All Quiet on the Western Front

2. One of the classic biographical films of all time came to theaters in 1962, featuring Peter O'Toole in the lead role as which British-born adventurer? Richard Burton Francis Drake James Cook T. E. Lawrence

3. What is the name of the 2004 film starring Kevin Kline that follows the life and times of the eminent American songwriter Cole Porter? Let's Misbehave Anything Goes Night and Day De-Lovely

4. Another biopic about an American music legend, 'Beyond the Sea' stars Kevin Spacey, who also serves as director for the film. Which crooner's life is depicted in this movie? Nat King Cole Frank Sinatra Bobby Darin Dean Martin

5. 'The Insider' is a film about a man whose name is not generally known to the public, Dr. Jeffrey Wigand. Which Oscar-winner portrays the brave whistle-blower in this 1999 film? Gene Hackman Tom Hanks Russell Crowe Robert De Niro

6. 'The Motorcycle Diaries' is a beautiful film about the early life of South American-born revolutionary Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. Which director took the task of bringing Guevara to life on the silver screen in this film? Fernando Meirelles Pedro Almodóvar Walter Salles Alfonso Arau

7. What is the name of the historical Scottish leader portrayed by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning 1995 film 'Braveheart'? Brian Boru Robert the Bruce William Wallace Bonnie Prince Charlie

8. Mel Gibson returns to the directing chair for the 2004 film 'The Passion of the Christ'. Is it true that Mr. Gibson also plays the lead role of Christ in the film? Yes No

9. 'Sergeant York' is a 1941 film about America's greatest war hero from World War I. Which actor played the title role, and won an Academy Award for his effort? Gregory Peck Clark Gable Spencer Tracy Gary Cooper

10. Russell Crowe was magnificent in the 2001 film 'A Beautiful Mind', portraying which Nobel Prize winner who suffered from severe mental illness? Linus Pauling John Nash Niels Bohr Otto Hahn