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1.
  Great Characters and the Actors Who Played Them    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an adopted quiz - the original failed the Bechdel test, and many of the roles were more obscure so it has been updated. Each question involves at least 3 characters and the actor that portrayed them. Grab your popcorn and go!
New Game, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Mar 17 26
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  Film Stars - Who Am I? - 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just like my other quizzes, I'll give you some clues about who an actor or actress is based on the movies he or she has been in. You pick who I'm talking about.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rj211, Nov 16 02
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  Do You Remember Me? #4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you remember who played the characters that I describe.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Jul 16 04
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  First Casting Choice    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some pretty big movies out there may have been totally different if the filmmakers had stayed with their first casting choices. Can you guess who was first picked?
Difficult, 10 Qns, herbie_green, Jul 31 16
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  That Face is Familiar    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a little quiz celebrating those wonderful character actors of the 30's and 40's. We all recognize their faces but how many of you remember their names?
Difficult, 10 Qns, MWG, Nov 16 02
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MWG
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  Actors and Actresses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This one is about actors and actresses, not about movie names or character names, although that may help solve some of the questions. Good Luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Matsuura, Oct 21 03
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  Original Casting Choices    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a well known film role, and you pick the person originally wanted for the part. 'Kay?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Kelvinoid, Feb 28 22
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Kelvinoid
Feb 28 22
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  Just Film Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just some film trivia. Some might be easy while others might seem obscure. Just have fun.
Difficult, 10 Qns, oscar820, Apr 20 07
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9.
  Who's The Star of the Movie?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In some cases, the true star of the movie isn't the one who's named in the title...
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Apr 08 21
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Apr 08 21
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  Movie Name Game    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a couple of characters' names and you say who played that role. Give the actor and actress's first and last name. Good luck and have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, sprinkles, Dec 27 04
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trivia question Quick Question
In 'The Wizard of Oz', the wizard is actually a relatively minor character (in terms of screen time). Nevertheless, who played the wizard?

From Quiz "Who's The Star of the Movie?"




11.
  Who Played Who?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This one is very very easy... Just match the character with the actor or actress who played it. You should know all the characters listed below. They're the leading roles of very famous movies.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Quasimodo, Sep 24 08
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  Screen Sirens    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you the movie title, you choose the actress.
Difficult, 10 Qns, geebee22, Nov 16 02
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Actors and Actresses for Experts Trivia Questions
1. Many actors have portrayed Bruce Wayne and his crime-fighting alter ego, Batman. Which one also portrayed Theodore "Laurie" Laurence in "Little Women" and Jim Hawkins in the television adaptation of "Treasure Island"?

From Quiz Great Characters and the Actors Who Played Them

Answer: Christian Bale

Christian Bale played Laurie in the 1994 version of "Little Women" alongside Winona Ryder. He was Jim Hawkins alongside Charlton Heston (Long John Silver) in "Treasure Island". His turn as the caped crusader started in 2005 in Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins", the first in the "Dark Knight" trilogy; he reprised the role in 2008's "The Dark Knight" and again in "The Dark Knight Rises" in 2012. His first major role was in Spielberg's 1987 film "Empire of the Sun" when he was only 13. The other listed actors also took a turn as Batman.

2. Marty McFly in "Back to the Future" (1985). Michael J. Fox played the role, but who did the filmmakers want first?

From Quiz First Casting Choice

Answer: Eric Stoltz

Eric Stolz was actually cast, not just offered the role, but after a week or two of shooting the director just didn't feel he acted enough like a teenager (even though both Stolz and Fox were the same age, their mid-twenties). Stolz went on to other things like "Some Kind of Wonderful," "Pulp Fiction" and "Killing Zoe." Charlie Sheen replaced Fox in the TV show "Spin City" when Fox devoted more of his time to crusading for Parkinson's disease. Estevez is Sheen's brother (Estevez is their real name). Sean Penn was married to Madonna (but that has nothing to do with anything, does it?)

3. 'A Letter to Three Wives'

From Quiz Screen Sirens

Answer: Jeanne Crain

4. Sheriff Bart in 'Blazing Saddles'

From Quiz Original Casting Choices

Answer: Richard Pryor

The studio was worried about Pryor's reputation as a cokehead. Cleavon Little was finally cast in the part. Pryor did get a co-screenwriter credit.

5. 'Amadeus' refers to Mozart, but the principal figure in the story was Salieri. Who played Salieri?

From Quiz Who's The Star of the Movie?

Answer: F. Murray Abraham

Abraham won an Oscar (deservedly) for the role. Hulce was nominated for his role as Mozart but did not win; he was also excellent.

6. This actress made her film debut in a very small but memorable role in 'Miracle On 34th Street':

From Quiz Just Film Trivia

Answer: Thelma Ritter

The greatest character actress of all time. No matter how large or small her roles were, with her sharp tongue delivery she always stole the film. She was nominated six times for Oscar, she never won. What a disgrace.

7. Lizzie Borden, Samantha Stephens?

From Quiz Movie Name Game

Answer: Elizabeth Montgomery & Liz Montgomery & Montgomery

Gone but not forgotten. One of my favorite actresses.

8. Who played Jeffrey Beaumont?

From Quiz Who Played Who?

Answer: Kyle McLachlan

Leading role of 'Blue Velvet' by David Lynch.

9. Which actor worked in 'My Best Friend's Wedding', and which actor worked in Miracle in 34th Street' (1994), respectively?

From Quiz Actors and Actresses

Answer: Dermot Mulroney and Dylan McDermott

These names always get me confused ... But this trivia is a good opportunity to set matters straight, isn't it?

10. Sam is a recent high school graduate who lives with her Uncle Emmett in "In Country". She takes great interest in Emmett's life and health because he was in Vietnam, as was Sam's father who died before she was born. Who played Sam's mother, Irene?

From Quiz Do You Remember Me? #4

Answer: Joan Allen

Emily Lloyd, Bruce Willis, John Terry, Heidi Swedberg, Peggy Rea and Kevin Anderson star in "In Country", from 1989. The movie was based on the book of the same name by Bobbie Ann Mason. Joan Allen was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her role in "The Contender", and for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in "The Crucible" and "Nixon". She also appears in "Pleasantville", "Ethan Frome" and "The Notebook".

11. This actor played Vito Corleone, Colonel Kurtz and Terry Malloy. Who is he?

From Quiz Great Characters and the Actors Who Played Them

Answer: Marlon Brando

Brando famously played The Godfather in the 1972 film, an offer he couldn't refuse. His films are peppered with quotable quotes. He had earlier played in two films of classic American theater - "A Streetcar Named Desire" ("STELLA!!!!") and "On the Waterfront" ("I coulda been a contender") where his role was dockworker Terry Malloy. One of his later films was "Apocalypse Now", loosely based on Conrad's "Heart of Darkness"; in that film his role was the increasingly mad Colonel Kurtz ("the horror, the horror"). The other listed actors also had memorable careers and all appeared in the "Godfather" franchise.

12. FBI Trainee Clarice Starling in "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991). The role was played by Jodie Foster and won her a second Best Actress Oscar. But who was the first choice?

From Quiz First Casting Choice

Answer: Michelle Pfeiffer

Meg Ryan was offered the role, but only after Michelle Pfeiffer turned it down. Julianne Moore played Starling in "Hannibal" (2001) after Foster turned it down. Her official reason being that she was preparing to direct a film, but some speculate she didn't agree with the gruesomeness of the film.

13. 'Invitation to a Gunfighter'

From Quiz Screen Sirens

Answer: Janice Rule

Was once married to Ben Gazzara.

14. Rhett Butler in 'Gone With The Wind'

From Quiz Original Casting Choices

Answer: Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper was convinced that 'Gone With The Wind' would flop!

15. The principal character in the movie 'Julia' was actually Julia's friend, Lillian? Who played Lillian?

From Quiz Who's The Star of the Movie?

Answer: Jane Fonda

Redgrave played Julia. Fonda played Lillian Hellman.

16. This actress portrayed Orson Welles' mother in 'Citizen Kane':

From Quiz Just Film Trivia

Answer: Agnes Moorehead

A great actress who really didn't find fame until 'Bewitched'.

17. Jimmy Tudeski, John McClane?

From Quiz Movie Name Game

Answer: Bruce Willis & Willis

18. A young fighter pilot named Maverick travels to Miramar for flight school in "Top Gun". Maverick's nemesis is a pilot named Tom Kazanski, call sign Iceman, played by Val Kilmer. Who played Iceman's RIO with the call sign, Slider?

From Quiz Do You Remember Me? #4

Answer: Rick Rossovich

"Top Gun" stars Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Tom Skerritt, Anthony Edwards, Meg Ryan and Michael Ironside. RIO stands for Radar Intercept Officer, which is what Goose was for Maverick. Anthony Edwards, Michael Ironside and Rick Rossovich all later starred on "ER". Rick Rossovich has also appeared in "Losin' It" (with "Top Gun" co-stars Tom Cruise and John Stockwell), "Navy SEALS", and who can forget him as the cute, but shallow Chris in "Roxanne". The three incorrect selections also appeared in "Top Gun", Tim Robbins as Merlin, Adrian Pasdar as Chipper, and John Stockwell as Cougar.

19. This actor portrayed gin joint owner Rick Blaine and Lieutenant Commander Philip Francis Queeg, commander of a famous ship. Another of his noted roles also included a boat - which role was that?

From Quiz Great Characters and the Actors Who Played Them

Answer: Charlie Allnut

The actor in question is Humphrey Bogart, who played suave but tormented Rick Blaine in "Casablanca". Charlie Allnut is the skipper of The African Queen, where he is pressured by Katharine Hepburn (as missionary Rose Sayer) to use the ship to torpedo a German gunboat. Bogart was Commander Queeg in the 1954 film "The Caine Mutiny", based on a Herman Wouk novel. Captain Bligh and Fletcher Christian are characters in "The Mutiny on the Bounty", which is based on a historical tale - they were portrayed famously on film by Charles Laughton and Clark Gable in the 1935 film and by Trevor Howard and Marlon Brando in the 1962 version.

20. Detective Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984). Eddie Murphy wasn't the first choice, who was?

From Quiz First Casting Choice

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

What a different movie Stallone would've made! In fact if you see "Cobra" (1986) you'll see exactly the movie he would've made. Rourke was offered the role as well, but when Murphy got the gig it became the action-comedy we know and love today.

21. Axel Foley in 'Beverly Hills Cop'

From Quiz Original Casting Choices

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

Apparently, Sly didn't like the script.

22. The movie 'Becket' is equally about two men : Becket and the King of England. Who played the King?

From Quiz Who's The Star of the Movie?

Answer: Peter O'Toole

Burton was Becket.

23. This actress made her film debut in William Wyler's screen version of 'Detective Story':

From Quiz Just Film Trivia

Answer: Lee Grant

A major talent in front or behind the camera. She would later win an Academy Award in 1975 for 'Shampoo'.

24. Lloyd Christmas, Fletcher Reede?

From Quiz Movie Name Game

Answer: Jim Carrey & Carrey

25. Who played Barton Fink?

From Quiz Who Played Who?

Answer: John Turturro

Leading role of 'Barton Fink' by the Coen Brothers.

26. This actor is well-known for his roles as Forrest Gump, "Sully" Sullenberger and Otto. He first met his wife when she appeared in an episode of the television comedy "Bosom Buddies". They didn't click as a couple, however, until they both appeared in which movie?

From Quiz Great Characters and the Actors Who Played Them

Answer: Volunteers

The actor is Tom Hanks, of course. He and Rita Wilson both appeared in "Volunteers", which was released in 1985. They married in 1988 and have two sons, one of whom portrayed the younger years of Otto in the movie "A Man Called Otto", which Wilson produced after seeing the Swedish version of the film. Wilson also appeared with Hanks in "Sleepless in Seattle", but that film was released after they were already married (1993). Wilson has appeared in many movies and television programs. She was instrumental in bringing "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding" into production. Ms. Wilson is also well-known for philanthropic activities, especially related to funding for women's cancer projects.

27. Archeologist Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Played by Harrison Ford. Who was first choice?

From Quiz First Casting Choice

Answer: Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck was committed to the TV series "Magnum, P.I." and couldn't do the part. Nolte turned it down. Spielberg has said that Ford plays the guy he'd like to be and Dreyfuss ["Jaws" (1975), "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977)] plays the guy he is. John Malkovich was in Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" (1987).

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