Fun Trivia | Quizzes | Games | People | Services | Help | Me
Register - Log In
A Man Called Jean

Crafted by Trivia Architect fringe

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : First Names : A Man Called Jean

Introduction:
"Well..ok, ten men to be precise - all named Jean/Gene. Can you work out who from the clues?"


1. This patriotic composer, born in 1865, is probably best known for his orchestral works, although he also wrote chamber music, works for the piano and organ, and over one hundred songs. In 1899 he wrote "Finlandia". Which of these composers was Jean?
    Debussy
    Strauss
    Sibelius
    Delius


2. Having been nominated for an Oscar in "Bonnie and Clyde" in 1967, this actor went on to win the coveted statuette four years later for his role as 'Popeye' Doyle in "The French Connection". Who is this Gene?
    Answer: (One word, last name only)


3. An easy one for all the 'Trekkies' out there? Who do you have to thank for the creation of "Star Trek"?
    Gene Gerrard
    Gene Roddenberry
    Gene Tunney
    Gene Barry


4. Born near Paris in 1889, this French writer and film-maker is probably best known for his novel "Les Enfants Terribles". Who is this Jean?
    Moulin
    Marat
    Lully
    Cocteau


5. In 1993 this Liberal statesman became Canada's 20th Prime Minister. Who is this Jean?
    Van Houtte
    Barthou
    Duvieusart
    Chretien


6. He made his first movie appearance in "Bonnie and Clyde" in 1967, and has since appeared in "The Woman in Red" in 1984 and "Another You" in 1991. Who is this comedy actor called Gene?
    Answer: (One word, last name only)


7. Born in 1910, this famous French dramatist and novelist was, along with Samuel Beckett, one of the leading exponents of the 'Theatre of the Absurd'. His novels included "Our Lady of the Flowers" and "Miracle of the Rose". Who was this Jean?
    Renoir
    Giraudoux
    Genet
    Racine


8. This Jean was the tragic hero of Victor Hugo's novel "Les Miserables". What was his last name?
    Valjean
    Littlejohn
    Grosjean
    Fitzjohn


9. This American singer was only "Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa". Who is this famous Gene?
    Answer: (One word, last name only)


10. In 1938 he began his career on Broadway and four years later made the movie "Me and My Girl". But he was probably best known for "Singin' in the Rain" in 1951. Another Gene, which one?
    Answer: (One word, last name only)


report error/typo/spelling mistake (new window)
Copyright, FunTrivia.com. All Rights Reserved.
Legal / Conditions of Use