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Quiz about Celebrities from the USA Midwest

Celebrities from the USA Midwest Quiz

The Midwest covers a wide area of the United States, and it has produced a number of celebrities in Show Business. Here is a ten-question quiz based on some of them from the USA Midwest Players.

A multiple-choice quiz by Team USA Midwest Players. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Spaudrey

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,755

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
964

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: bermalt (7/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 66 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the "Rebel Without a Cause", born in Marion, Indiana and raised in Fairmont, Indiana? Hint

Sal Mineo

James Dean

Natalie Wood

Steve McQueen

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Question 2 of 10

2. This actor from St Louis, Missouri had a fifty-year acting career on stage and in films such as "The Invisible Man Returns" (1939) and "Edward Scissorhands" (1990). He is the voice on Michael Jackson's song "Thriller". Hint

Tim Burton

James Earl Jones

Vincent Price

Alan Arkin

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Question 3 of 10

3. A star from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he started out as a male model, then got his break in the FOX sitcom "That 70s Show". He divides his time between acting and producing. Who is this native Iowan? Hint

Danny Masterson

Topher Grace

Ashton Kutcher

Josh Duhamel

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which star from the movie "Thelma and Louise" (1991) was raised in Springfield, Missouri and majored in journalism at the University of Missouri? Hint

Brad Pitt

Harvey Keitel

Geena Davis

Susan Sarandon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Born in Wheaton, Illinois, he began his career in 1979, co-starring with Michael Keaton on the short-lived series, "Working Stiffs". Who is this Illinois native? Hint

Bill Murray

John Belushi

Jim Belushi

Dan Aykroyd

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Question 6 of 10

6. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, she got her early start on "Beverly Hills 90210" (season 8 1997-98) and the movie "The Next Karate Kid" (1994). Her acting choices have improved since then. Who is this native Nebraskan? Hint

Hilary Swank

Meg Ryan

Tiffani Amber Theissen

Nicolette Sheridan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa, he changed his name early into his acting career, and went on to set the record for Most Prolific Hollywood Lead Actor. Who is he? Hint

Henry Fonda

Jimmy Stewart

John Wayne

Johnny Depp

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Question 8 of 10

8. Born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, this actor studied at the American Repertory Theatre. He has had several significant roles on television, but he will likely be remembered most as playing the most famous Monk on television. Who is he? Hint

Tony Shalhoub

Tom Bosley

Tim Daly

Robert Young

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Question 9 of 10

9. This actor was born in Alexandria, Minnesota, and had lead roles early in his career in the Aaron Sorkin series "Sports Night" opposite Felicity Huffman, and the HBO series "Six Feet Under". Who is this prolific Minnesotan actor? Hint

Michael C. Hall

Dax Shepard

Josh Charles

Peter Krause

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Emmy-Award winning show "Mad Men" (the first series was in 2007) features an All-Star ensemble, and one of them is a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Who is this actress who plays Betty Draper? Hint

January Jones

Christina Harris

Elisabeth Moss

Alison Brie

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Apr 11 2024 : bermalt: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the "Rebel Without a Cause", born in Marion, Indiana and raised in Fairmont, Indiana?

Answer: James Dean

James Dean died in 1955 after being hit head on by a car that crossed into his lane. His grave and memorial are in Fairmont, IN. Jimmy Dean is a country singer and sausage connoisseur. Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood were Dean's co-stars in "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955).
(Duchess716)

Answer: Vincent Price

Price is known for his horror films, but was a serious art collector and gourmet cook. He authored several cookbooks. He also played voice roles in films such as "The Great Mouse Detective" (1986) and "The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo" (1985).
(Duchess716).

Answer: Ashton Kutcher

Ashton was the producer of such reality shows "Punk'd", True Beauty" and "Beauty and the Geek". He also has appeared in movies, including "Dude, Where's My Car?" (2000) and "Just Married" (2003).
(Spaudrey)

4. Which star from the movie "Thelma and Louise" (1991) was raised in Springfield, Missouri and majored in journalism at the University of Missouri?

Answer: Brad Pitt

While waiting for his career to take off, Brad Pitt worked as a chauffeur and dressed as the El Pollo Loco chicken to pay for acting lessons. He has a Golden Globe for his performance in "12 Monkeys" (1995).
(DireWolf74)

5. Born in Wheaton, Illinois, he began his career in 1979, co-starring with Michael Keaton on the short-lived series, "Working Stiffs". Who is this Illinois native?

Answer: Jim Belushi

Jim was born June 15, 1954. Like so many of us die-hards, he is a life-long Chicago Cub fan.

Answer: Hilary Swank

Since appearing as Mr. Miyagi's apprentice in 1994, she has won two Best Actress Academy Awards: "Boys Don't Cry" (1999) and "Million Dollar Baby" (2004). In 2009 she appeared as Amelia Earhart in the movie "Amelia" (2009).
Her second Oscar saw her join an exclusive club as its 5th member: two Oscars from her first two nominations. The first four members were: Vivien Leigh, Helen Hayes, Sally Field, and Luise Rainer.(Spaudrey)

7. Born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa, he changed his name early into his acting career, and went on to set the record for Most Prolific Hollywood Lead Actor. Who is he?

Answer: John Wayne

John appeared in 152 "credited lead roles" in movies before his death in 1979. While he may not hold the record for movie appearances world wide, his record for Hollywood lead roles may never be broken.
He was born Marion Robert Morrison, but his parents changed his name to Marion Mitchell Morrison when they chose to name their next son Robert. A publicist stated his original name was Marion MICHAEL Morrison, and unfortunately many of the historical books have that listed as his real original name.
(Spaudrey)

Answer: Tony Shalhoub

Tony played Adrian Monk on the USA Network's "Monk" for eight years from 2002 to 2009, winning the Best Comedy Actor three times during that stretch. He also appeared on the sitcom "Wings" as a cab driver, and the short lived "Stark Raving Mad" with Neil Patrick Harris.
(Spaudrey)

Answer: Peter Krause

Peter Krause has since appeared on the series "Dirty Sexy Money", and "Parenthood". His last name is actually pronounced "KRAU-zuh" as opposed to rhyming with "mouse".
(Spaudrey)

Answer: January Jones

January Jones has had a light career in show business, appearing in a few movies such as "We Are Marshall" (2006) and "American Wedding" (2003), but "Mad Men" has put her firmly on the acting radar.
(Spaudrey)

Source: Author Spaudrey

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