Tyler Perry is an American writer, actor and director. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1969. Tyler is responsible for "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" on TV, and the 2006 film "Madea's Family Reunion".
Perry Mason is a fictional TV attorney, originally created by Erle Stanley Gardner. "Perry Mason" aired on television from 1957 to 1966.
2. Nancy _____ Slick
Answer: Grace
Nancy Grace is a journalist and legal commentator who hosted her own cable show from 2005 to 2016. Prior to that she hosted "Court TV's "Closing Arguments" (1996-2007). She formerly served as a prosecutor in Atlanta, Georgia.
Grace Slick is a musician and one of the founding members of the rock band Jefferson Airplane and its later iteration, i.e., Jefferson Starship.
3. Zachary _____ Lautner
Answer: Taylor
Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death the following year. He was succeeded by Millard Fillmore. Taylor's nickname was "Old Rough and Ready".
Taylor Lautner is an American actor whose best known role was as Jacob Black in the 2008 film "Twilight", based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer.
4. George _____ Learned
Answer: Michael
George Michael (1963-2016) was a British singer, originally with the duo Wham! Their hits included "Careless Whisper" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". Among Michael's biggest hits as a solo artist were "Faith" and "Father Figure".
Miss Michael Learned is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Olivia Walton on the TV drama "The Waltons" about a Depression Era family.
5. Andrew _____ Pollock
Answer: Jackson
Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the seventh president of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837. His nickname was "Old Hickory". Jackson served as a general in the U.S. Army, and represented Tennessee in both houses of Congress.
Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) was an American abstract artist. He was known for his unusual style of 'drip painting', and became known as "Jack the Dripper".
6. Chris _____ Ryan
Answer: Paul
Chris Paul is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. In 2006 he won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Chris is a point guard who has played for the Hornets, the Clippers and the Houston Rockets.
Paul Ryan is a politician representing the state of Wisconsin. In 2015 he became the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
7. William _____ Keitel
Answer: Harvey
William Harvey (1578-1657) was a British physician who made great contributions in both anatomy and physiology. He was the first to accurately describe the circulation of blood throughout the human body.
Harvey Keitel is an American actor often seen in movies directed by Martin Scorsese, e.g., "Mean Streets" and "Taxi Driver".
8. Tommy _____ Denver
Answer: John
Tommy John was a professional left-handed baseball pitcher. During his tenure, from 1963 to 1989, he played with the Indians, White Sox, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels and Athletics. He was voted an MLB All-Star four times.
John Denver (1943-1997) was born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. He became a famous singer-songwriter with such hits as "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Sunshine on my Shoulders" and (ironically) "Leaving on a Jet Plane".
9. Harper _____ Daniels
Answer: Lee
Harper Lee (1926-2016) was born Nelle Harper Lee. She is best known for her remarkable Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", published in 1960. It was her only novel until "Go Set a Watchman" in 2015.
Lee Daniels is an American writer, producer and director. He produced the film "Monster's Ball", and won an Academy Award for directing "Precious".
10. John _____ Close
Answer: Glenn
John Glenn (1921-2016) was a Marine Corps aviator and one of America's first astronauts in 1962. He went on to become a United States Senator from Ohio, serving in that capacity from 1974 until his retirement in 1999.
Glenn Close (born Glenda Close) is an American actress who began her stage career in 1974. She has gone on to major film and TV roles including "Fatal Attraction" (1987) and the cable TV series "Damages".
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