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Christopher Walken Trivia Quiz

Christopher Walken is an actor who can steal a scene from anyone, even in a supporting or cameo role.

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

Author
Rehaberpro

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,805

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
904

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Walken won an Academy Award for his supporting role in "The Deer Hunter" (1978). What became his character's obsession after spending time as a POW? Hint

Deer Hunting

Russian Roulette

Blackjack

Race Car Driving

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Question 2 of 10

2. What television program frequently has Walken as host? Hint

Death Valley Days

Second City

Mad TV

Saturday Night Live

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Christopher Walken's name at birth? Hint

Ronald Walken

Christopher Walken

Mike Riley

Reginald Walker

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Christopher Walken's role in Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" (1977)? Hint

Woody Allen's best friend

Annie Hall's suicidal brother

Annie Hall's boss

Woody's rival for Annie's affection

5. Christopher appeared in a music video that won six MTV awards and was proclaimed by VH1 as the best video of all time. In it Walken dances and flies around in a deserted hotel lobby. Who directed this video? Hint

Spike Lee

Spike Jonze

Woody Allen

L L Cool J

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Question 6 of 10

6. In a cameo role in "Pulp Fiction" (1994) Walken brings a souvenir to a young boy. What is this object? Hint

empty mortar shell

time piece

tattered American Flag

hand gun

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the dark musical "Pennies from Heaven" (1981), Walken has another cameo role. In the scene Walken does what? Hint

Plays a wino

Does a strip tease

Gives sound advice to Steve Martin's character

Sets a bar on fire

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Question 8 of 10

8. Harrison Ford got the role but Christopher Walken was the second choice in this highly successful movie. What was that film? Hint

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Star Wars

Witness

American Graffiti

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1953 Christopher appeared in a sitcom called "The Wonderful John Acton". What was his role? Hint

Producer and writer

Director and title character

Narrator and 10 year old Kevin Acton

Off -screen narrator

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Walken try to do in every film? Hint

Sing

Dance

Drive a car

Edit the lines he is given

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Walken won an Academy Award for his supporting role in "The Deer Hunter" (1978). What became his character's obsession after spending time as a POW?

Answer: Russian Roulette

The scenes where Nick (Walken's character) holds a pistol to his head are nerve wracking.

2. What television program frequently has Walken as host?

Answer: Saturday Night Live

Lorne Michaels made an open invitation to Walken to host "Saturday Night Live" whenever his schedule permits.

3. What was Christopher Walken's name at birth?

Answer: Ronald Walken

Ronald evolved into Ronnie, to Christopher, and to Chris, which he prefers today.

4. What was Christopher Walken's role in Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" (1977)?

Answer: Annie Hall's suicidal brother

Walken's talent for stealing scenes is evident in the scene where he drives Woody to the airport and declares his suicidal tendencies.

Answer: Spike Jonze

Fatboy Slim wrote the music and lyrics for "Weapons of Choice". Walken enjoyed himself so much that he refused money for his participation. Spike Jonze is an important director of video, commercials, documentaries, and movies. His most familiar work may be "Being John Malkovitch" (1999).

6. In a cameo role in "Pulp Fiction" (1994) Walken brings a souvenir to a young boy. What is this object?

Answer: time piece

The watch has quite a history and Walken leaves out no details as to how the watch was hidden from time to time.

7. In the dark musical "Pennies from Heaven" (1981), Walken has another cameo role. In the scene Walken does what?

Answer: Does a strip tease

The strip tease steals the scene from Bernadette Peters as his character leads her down the road to immorality.

8. Harrison Ford got the role but Christopher Walken was the second choice in this highly successful movie. What was that film?

Answer: Star Wars

His career might have gone is an entirely different direction as" Star Wars" (1977) made Harrison a megastar.

9. In 1953 Christopher appeared in a sitcom called "The Wonderful John Acton". What was his role?

Answer: Narrator and 10 year old Kevin Acton

"The Wonderful John Action" lasted only two months and was really a summer replacement show. Walken played the title character's 10 year old grandson Kevin and provided off-screen narration.

10. What does Walken try to do in every film?

Answer: Dance

In a televised interview, Walken said he tries to dance in every film. Sometimes it is just a fancy turn or a skip in his step. Something to look for in your next Walken film.

Source: Author Rehaberpro

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