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Celebrities Can Write - Who Knew? Quiz

Television stars and movie idols are known, of course, for their on-screen performances and off-screen antics, but some of them have also written books! Let's take a look at some of these unexpected authors.

A multiple-choice quiz by PootyPootwell. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
PootyPootwell

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,961

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. This Gen-Y actor who started his career on TV's "Freaks and Geeks" (NBC, 1999-2000) and is known for his movie roles in "This is the End", "Milk", and "127 Days" has published poetry, short stories, children's books, and a novel. Who is this multi-talented celebrity? Hint

Marshall Matthers

Michael Landon

Seth Rogen

James Franco

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Question 2 of 10

2. The next author is known primarily for co-hosting the popular game show "Wheel of Fortune", where her job entails touching panels that light up, smiling at contestants, and making brief small talk with the co-host. Yet in 1987, she published a book that became a best-seller. What is her name and the name of her book? Hint

Jacqueline Kennedy and "Jackie and John"

Suzanne Somers and "Bombshell"

Bobbi Barker and "My Life"

Vanna White and "Vanna Speaks!"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Leonard Nimoy is known primarily for his role on TV's "Star Trek" but he's also a poet, singer, and photographer. Which of these books did he write? Hint

I Am Not Spock

All Our Yesterdays

Me & Bill

Dancin' in the Streets

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Question 4 of 10

4. Movie star Steve Martin wrote a book that was then turned into a movie starring himself and Claire Danes. Danes stars as an aspiring artist who also works at Saks Fifth Avenue department store and has an affair with an older paramour, played by Martin. What is the name of the book and the movie? Hint

Hannibal

The Jerk

Shopgirl

Romeo and Juliet

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Question 5 of 10

5. NBC's "Seinfeld" has been lauded by critics as one of the best situational comedies in television history. Its main star, Jerry Seinfeld, published a book on his comedy in 1994. What was the name of his book? Hint

Yada Yada Yada

My Life in Stand-Up

Seinlanguage

Mein Kampf

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Question 6 of 10

6. Megastar musician Madonna has published children's books.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. A Scottish native moved to the United States and became a late night television host and an American patriot to boot. In fact, in 2010 he published "American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot". What is the name of this multi-talented man with the Scottish accent? Hint

Johnny Carson

David Letterman

Craig Ferguson

Jimmy Kimmel

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Freckleface Strawberry" is about a little red-headed girl who learns to appreciate her unique charms. Who is the grown-up author, known for her roles on "As the World Turns", "The Hunger Games", and NBC's "30 Rock", as well as her own red hair and freckles? Hint

Jodie Foster

Kate Middleton

Farrah Fawcett

Julianne Moore

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Question 9 of 10

9. Speaking of "30 Rock", its star, Tina Fey, published a memoir in 2011 that showcased her life from YMCA towel-check-in-girl to "Saturday Night Live" darling and movie star. Maybe she took the name of her book from her role as head writer at "SNL". What was the name of her memoir? Hint

Bossypants

Celebrities Can Write

A Writer Writes Rightly

Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret

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Question 10 of 10

10. This author is a musician and parody artist who has released such hits as "Eat It", "Amish Paradise" and "I Lost On Jeopardy" with mixed reactions from the artists he parodies. In 2011, he released his first children's story entitled, "When I Grow Up", about a dreamy eight-year-old contemplating his future. Who is this author-musician? Hint

Mustang Sally

Michael Jackson

Al Yankovic aka Weird Al

Kevin Federline

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: James Franco

James Franco has written several books that draw upon his childhood in Palo Alto, California. In addition to roles in comedic and dramatic movies, he also co-starred as the villainous Harry Osborn in the "Spider-Man" trilogy (2002-2007).

Answer: Vanna White and "Vanna Speaks!"

Vanna White published "Vanna Speaks!" in 1987. In it, she writes about her journey from small-town cheerleader to big-time celebrity, and includes helpful beauty tips such as letting the shower spray run into your mouth so it works like a Water-Pik.

3. Leonard Nimoy is known primarily for his role on TV's "Star Trek" but he's also a poet, singer, and photographer. Which of these books did he write?

Answer: I Am Not Spock

Leonard Nimoy published the memoir "I Am Not Spock" in 1975 and discussed ways he was alike and different from his character, Mr. Spock. Twenty years later, he revisited the subject and published "I Am Spock", in which he discussed his true appreciation for his alter-ego.

Answer: Shopgirl

"Shopgirl", the novel, was published in 2000 to quite good reviews and sat on The New York Times' bestseller list for fourteen weeks. Martin then wrote the screenplay, and the movie was released in 2005. It also received decent reviews and earned 61% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer.

Answer: Seinlanguage

Jerry Seinfeld published "Seinlanguage" in 1994, just as his television show was taking off in the ratings. It's largely a compendium of his stand-up routines. Later, in 1998, he published "Sein Off: Inside The Final Days Of 'Seinfeld'", which was about what it was like behind the scenes toward the end of the show's run and featured anecdotes from his co-stars.

6. Megastar musician Madonna has published children's books.

Answer: True

So much of Madonna's music is for mature audiences only, it's a bit surprising she would publish juvenile fiction. But she has, and her first children's publication received fairly positive reviews from reviewers and readers. The first book was "The English Roses", (2003) about cliques and looking for inner beauty rather than outer.

Answer: Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show", published his memoir "American on Purpose" which captures his journey from Glasgow to Hollywood. A prolific writer as well as talker, Ferguson also published a novel, "Between the Bridge and the River", in 2007, to some critical acclaim.

Answer: Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore is a dynamic and flexible actress, capable of comedy, drama, thrillers, daytime drama, and everything in between. She added author to her resume by publishing a series on the adventures of "Freckleface Strawberry".

Answer: Bossypants

"Bossypants" went straight to the top of the New York Times' bestseller list and stayed there for five weeks. Ms. Fey started her comedy career in the Second City comedy troupe and worked her way up to head writer and then news anchor on "SNL".

Answer: Al Yankovic aka Weird Al

Al Yankovic is a native Californian who earned a degree in architecture before becoming a parody artist. He has credited Dr. Demento's syndicated radio show as showing him how to use his weird sense of humor to entertain. He published "When I Grow Up" when his daughter Nina was eight years old.

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