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Helen Hunt - Better Than It Gets

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Introduction:
"Helen Hunt is one of the more remarkable actresses of the contemporary era. Cute as a kitten, yet sharp as a cat's claws. Helen can do it all, from silly comedy to heavy drama. What do you know about Helen's life and career? Enjoy!"


1. Many of Helen's earliest roles were supporting characters in television movies produced during the early 1980s. She was also no stranger to episodic television, playing guest roles on several programs. Prior to starring in the award winning series "Mad About You", Helen portrayed the recurring character Clancy Williams on a popular medical drama. Which series was it?
    ER
    Trapper John, M.D.
    Medical Story
    St. Elsewhere


2. Helen's signature television series "Mad About You" was set in New York City, and shared character relationships with a couple of other popular comedy series. On which of the following sitcoms did Helen make a crossover appearance as her "Mad About You" character Jamie Buchman?
    Suddenly Susan
    Caroline in the City
    Friends
    Seinfeld


3. One of Helen's earliest feature film appearances was a supporting role in a 1986 motion picture directed by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Which Coppola film was it?
    The Cotton Club
    One from the Heart
    Peggy Sue Got Married
    Rumble Fish


4. Prior to becoming a major motion picture star in such films as "Pay It Forward" and "As Good As It Gets", Helen co-starred in a series of sci-fi action films. What was the title of the first film in that series?
    Scanners
    Twisters
    Schemers
    Trancers


5. In the poignant 1992 drama "The Waterdance", Helen portrayed Joel's lover, Anna. What serious medical difficulty did Joel suffer from?
    Amnesia
    Paralysis
    Leukemia
    Parkinson's Disease


6. Helen starred in the 1996 action drama "Twister", playing a storm-chasing researcher who was obsessed with developing a better early warning system to predict tornados. What was her character's name?
    Melissa Reeves
    Anne-Marie Martin
    JoAnne Thornton-Harding
    Meg Greene


7. Helen's first collaboration with director Robert Altman was her starring role in the 2000 romance comedy/drama "Dr. T & the Women". Like most Altman films, it featured a large ensemble cast, including Richard Gere, Farrah Fawcett, Laura Dern, and Shelley Long. Prior to "Dr. T", had Helen ever appeared in a film with leading man Richard Gere?
    Yes
    No


8. Helen portrayed a waitress, Carol Connelly, in the 1997 romance drama "As Good As It Gets". Her co-star was Jack Nicholson in the role of Melvin Udall, a neurotic author. Nicholson's performance earned him the Oscar for Best Actor. Did Helen also win the Oscar for Best Actress?
    Yes
    No


9. The phrase "hat trick" is an ice hockey term referring to a player who scores three goals in the same game, a very difficult feat. In 1998, Helen Hunt scored her own unique form of hat trick, becoming the first actress in history to win three particular awards in the same year. Which three awards did Helen win?
    BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award
    Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award
    Emmy Award, BAFTA Award, Academy Award
    SAG Award, Academy Award, People's Choice Award


10. Helen was briefly married to an actor who appeared with her on the television series "Mad About You". Who did Helen marry in July of 1999?
    Richard Kind
    John Pankow
    Hank Azaria
    Paul Reiser


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