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Biographies in the Movies III

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Introduction:
"Movie biographies, aka biopics, have been a favorite of filmmakers for decades now. Some of the best (and, on occasion, the worst) movies have come from this genre. This quiz explores some of these films...good luck!"


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


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?
    T. E. Lawrence
    James Cook
    Richard Burton
    Francis Drake


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?
    Bobby Darin
    Dean Martin
    Frank Sinatra
    Nat King Cole


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?
    Tom Hanks
    Gene Hackman
    Robert De Niro
    Russell Crowe


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?
    Pedro Almodóvar
    Fernando Meirelles
    Alfonso Arau
    Walter Salles


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


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?
    Gary Cooper
    Spencer Tracy
    Gregory Peck
    Clark Gable


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
    Otto Hahn
    Niels Bohr
    John Nash


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