Big Name Movie Stars I

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. This fan-favorite actor was in the U.S. Air Force during World War II eventually becoming a Colonel, and earned the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross among others awards. Serving in the Air Force Reserves, in 1959 he became a brigadier general. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... most well-known role was a 1946 Frank Capra classic)

2. This actor was largely known for the longevity of his career. Although his nickname may make you think he's royalty, he was much too patriotic. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... appeared in a pink bunny suit on 'Laugh-In')

3. This actress replaced an ill Claudette Colbert for the role of Margo Channing and received an Oscar nomination for her performance. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... daughter, Barbara Hyman wrote tell-all book 'My Mother's Keeper')

4. This very successful actor's youthful ambition was to become a priest. He is a member of the $20 million club. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... member of the Church of Scientology)

5. After being liberated from Nazi control in Holland, this legendary actress went to ballet school and became a model. Upon being discovered as an actress she was very active throughout the 1950's and 1960's afterwhich she was seldom seen on the screen. The end of her career was marked by a starring role directed by Steven Spielberg. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... UNICEF ambassador)

6. Trademarked as often playing characters prone to violence or borderline psychotics, this actor made his breakthrough playing Vito Carleone in what would become one of the most popular sequels of all time. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. owner of Tribeca Film Center production company)

7. This successful actor, director and producer is also noted for his independent film institute which was started to support and develop the talents of emerging filmmakers. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... as a director, won an Academy Award on debut film)

8. Ian Fleming modeled the 007 James Bond character with this charismatic English actor in mind, however, he turned the role down. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... Honorary Award winner in 1970 by the Academy)

9. Though her film resume isn't as long as some of her peers', this actress's blonde hair, bedroom eyes, and seductive voice brought sensuality to the forefront in 1920's and 1930's Hollywood. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... highest paid woman in America in 1936)

10. After working on Broadway in the 1950's and 1960's, this actor's first feature film was a movie based on a Harper Lee Pulitzer Prize winning book of 1960 which he played a slow-minded recluse. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... did voice-over work for Lexus ads)

11. This actor was the patriarch of a strong family of screen stars. He started his career by studying under Dorothy Brando, mother of Marlon Brando. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... starred with daughter in last feature film)

12. Born Issur Danielovitch Demsky, one of this actor's sons has arguably achieved as much fame as himself. After a brief Broadway stint, classmate Lauren Bacall convinced producer Hal Wallis to screen test him, resulting in his first leading role. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... appearance noted for a cleft chin)

13. After achieving much success, this actress's life was tragically cut short due to an overdose of sleeping pills in 1969. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... mother of Liza Minelli)

14. This ex-British Navy sailor turned actor was the first of several who have portrayed the same character. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. "The name" was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II)

15. Ernest Hemingway was proud to have this actor in two feature films based on his novels. The second film led to an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 1944. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... starred in numerous westerns)

16. This beautiful actress gave up her career to become the Princess of Monaco. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... Cheryl Ladd portayed her)

17. Often confused with James Whitmore, this actor was the first to win back to back Oscars for Best Actor. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... romanced Katharine Hepburn)

18. This Bahamian actor became the first great black American superstar and the first to win an Oscar for Best Actor. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

19. This actress's on-going feud with arch-rival Bette Davis was well-known in the Hollywood community. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... daughter, Christina, wrote tell-all 'Mommie Dearest')

20. This accomplished actor was an activist and supporter of many charitable causes and was the first Chairman of the American Film Institute. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... played lead in 1962 film, later played another role in 1991 version)

21. This actor was an acrobat for the circus prior to joining the USO during WWII and starting his acting career. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... won Oscar and Golden Globe for same role in 1961)

22. This actor's early life was very hard and full of poverty. He wasn't a good student but loved the theatre and made his way to Broadway. His breakthrough hit on the screen was a 'little-known' movie based on a Mario Puzo novel. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... starred in only a few movies during the 1980s)

23. This legendary dancing actor entered show business at age 5. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... words - partnered with Ginger Rogers in 9 features)

24. This Hollywood power player and legend in the making, studied at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... father, Hutton, moved family to Australia after winning on 'Jeopard)

25. As well as starring in many of the great epics, this actor has also been a spokesman and leader for a variety of conservative issues and organizations. Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... published a diary 'The Actor's Life' in 1978)