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From Soap Operas to Movie Stardom

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From Soap Operas to Movie Stardom game quiz
"A number of very famous movie stars have gotten their first break on television soap operas. Let's see how many of these actors you recognize."

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1. This actor played Mason Capwell on the defunct soap "Santa Barbara" in 1990. He went on to star in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in 1993, "Catch Me If You Can" in 2002, among many others. Name this "king" of the film world.
    Leonardo Di Caprio
    Tom Hanks
    Johnny Depp
    Mark Wahlberg


2. He started out playing a small part (Jed Andrews) on "The Young and the Restless" (1974-75), and went on to movies. He had a big hit with a film that starred two other actors, and an infant. He also had a very successful run playing a detective on TV. Name this handsome actor.
    Harrison Ford
    Ted Danson
    Tom Selleck
    Steve Guttenberg


3. This Oscar winner played Dr. Mark Toland on "One Life to Live" from 1971-1975. Since moving on to films, he has appeared in "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980), "The Fugitive"(1993) and "Men in Black" (1997). He roomed with a former Vice-President of the United States while attending Harvard. Name this Texas-born actor.
    Tommy Lee Jones
    Woody Harrelson
    Will Smith
    Robert Downey Jr


4. He was on "As the World Turns" and "The Edge of Night" in the mid-60s. His first big movie role was in "Badlands" in 1973 with Sissy Spacek. He went on to such films as "Apocalypse Now" in 1979, and has appeared in many other movie and television projects. He's a well-known political activist. Name this talented actor.
    Dennis Hopper
    Martin Sheen
    Gary Busey
    Michael Douglas


5. From the beginning of his career, to his Oscar-nominated roles in several movies, this star has given some unforgettable performances. He won his Oscar for "Million Dollar Baby" in 2004. Can you name the man who began on "Another World" in 1964 as Dr. Roy Bingham?
    Tim Robbins
    Morgan Freeman
    Andre Braugher
    Gary Sinise


6. This actress played Jackie Templeton on "General Hospital" in 1982-1983. She's had an interesting movie career; one of her best roles involved her shaving off all her hair. She was a member of the Hollywood "Brat Pack", very famous in the 1980s. She is still a paparazzi favorite, and has married a handsome younger man. Name this actress.
    Molly Ringwald
    Mare Winingham
    Ally Sheedy
    Demi Moore


7. He was Tim Werner on "The Guiding Light" (1980-81), playing a young man with a drinking problem. He went on to co-star in a similar role in the ensemble movie "Diner". He's appeared in many fine movies, including "Mystic River" and "Apollo 13". Name this Philadelphia-born actor.
    Mickey Rourke
    Tim Daly
    Steve Guttenburg
    Kevin Bacon


8. She was Julia Shearer on "Another World" in 1982-1983. She's gone on to co-star in "Something to Talk About" (1995) and "Phenomenon" (1996). She's also played Brenda Johnson on an interesting television series. Name this actress.
    Kyra Sedgwick
    Amy Breneman
    Patricia Arquette
    Diane Lane


9. This fine actress played the role of Frannie (1985-88) on "As the World Turns." She has since gone on to films, and has received several Oscar nominations for Best Actress. Her films include "Evolution" (2001), "The Hours" (2002) and "Boogie Nights" (1997). Name this beautiful red-haired actress.
    Natasha Richardson
    Sela Ward
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    Jullianne Moore


10. He's been named the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine, twice. He began his career as Chris on "Another World" in 1987. His first big impression in films came when he played a small (and memorable) part in "Thelma and Louise" in 1991, and he's now one of the most famous movie stars on the planet. Name this actor.
    Brad Pitt
    George Clooney
    Tom Cruise
    Ben Affleck


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