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Quiz about Daniel DayLewis
Quiz about Daniel DayLewis

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This quiz is all about Daniel Day-Lewis, my favorite actor. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by gazza8485. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
gazza8485
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
353,511
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
515
Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (5/10), Guest 124 (8/10), Guest 98 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is Daniel's full name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. During the filming of which film did Day-Lewis break two ribs, as a result of being hunched over in a wheelchair for weeks? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which film did Day-Lewis make his acting debut? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of Daniel's first wife? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1989 Day-Lewis wept uncontrollably and left the stage during a production of which Shakespearean play, claiming he could actually see his own dead father? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Day-Lewis plays Bill The Butcher in the Martin Scorsese film 'Gangs Of New York'. Which of these special skills would you associate with the character? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which film does Day-Lewis play Dr. Fergus O'Connell? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Day-Lewis is a method actor who usually remains in character on and off set but he trained in the classical acting style. Where did he train? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of Day-Lewis's character in 'There Will Be Blood'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Day-Lewis's singing voice was dubbed in the musical 'Nine'.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is Daniel's full name?

Answer: Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis

Daniel's mother was actress Jill Balcon and his father was British Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis. Sir Michael Balcon, his grandfather, was once the head of Ealing Studios, a television and film company. Day-Lewis was born in London.
2. During the filming of which film did Day-Lewis break two ribs, as a result of being hunched over in a wheelchair for weeks?

Answer: My Left Foot

The role earned Day-Lewis his first Academy Award. The film is based on the life of Christy Brown who had cerebral palsy and could only control his left foot. This was the first time Day-Lewis immersed himself in a role with the 'method acting' technique.
3. In which film did Day-Lewis make his acting debut?

Answer: Sunday, Bloody Sunday

'Sunday Bloody Sunday' is about a bisexual artist, played by Murray Head, and his relationships with both a male and female. Day-Lewis appeared uncredited in the film, as a child vandal, in 1971. He next appeared in 'Gandhi' in 1982. He spent his time in between acting with Bristol Old Vic and the RSC.
4. What is the name of Daniel's first wife?

Answer: Rebecca Miller

Rebecca is the daughter of the late American playwright Arthur Miller. Day-Lewis appeared in the film adaptation of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'. Rebecca directed Daniel in 'The Ballad Of Jack And Rose'.
5. In 1989 Day-Lewis wept uncontrollably and left the stage during a production of which Shakespearean play, claiming he could actually see his own dead father?

Answer: Hamlet

'Hamlet' is a a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is about a Danish Prince and his struggle to bring himself to avenge the murder of his father. When Day-Lewis refused to return to the stage his understudy had to take over. Day-Lewis has not appeared on stage since.
6. Day-Lewis plays Bill The Butcher in the Martin Scorsese film 'Gangs Of New York'. Which of these special skills would you associate with the character?

Answer: Knife Throwing

The film features a scene where Bill The Butcher performs a knife throwing routine with Jenny (played by Cameron Diaz). Jenny's neck is cut. The scene is very tense! Day-Lewis also learned how to be a butcher and once again immersed himself in the role. He caught pneumonia because he wouldn't wear a warmer coat as it wasn't in keeping with the time the film was set! Day-Lewis worked with Scorsese on the 1993 film 'The Age Of Innocence'.
7. In which film does Day-Lewis play Dr. Fergus O'Connell?

Answer: Eversmile, New Jersey

Day-Lewis plays an Irish dentist travelling through Argentina. When his motorbike breaks down he falls in love with the garage owner's daughter, who is played by Mirjana Jokovic. The film was directed by Carlos Sorin and was released in 1989.
8. Day-Lewis is a method actor who usually remains in character on and off set but he trained in the classical acting style. Where did he train?

Answer: Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Old Vic is a British theatre company based at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. It was established in 1946. As well as the training and research Day-Lewis does for the parts he is playing, he also has a passion for woodwork. When he had finished filming 'The Boxer' he moved to Florence, Italy, where he learned to be a shoemaker.
9. What is the name of Day-Lewis's character in 'There Will Be Blood'?

Answer: Daniel Plainview

Day-Lewis won his second Academy Award for his performance in the film, as well as lots of other Best Actor awards at ceremonies including BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globes. The film is about a ruthless gold miner-turned-oilman who, by the end of the film, has descended into madness.
10. Day-Lewis's singing voice was dubbed in the musical 'Nine'.

Answer: False

It would be out of character to leave the singing to somebody else. 'Nine' is Day-Lewis' first appearance in a movie musical. Released in 2009, 'Nine' is about Guido Contini, who is a gifted Italian filmmaker with writer's block. The film was directed by Rob Marshall and also featured Nicole Kidman and Daniel's 'Hamlet' co-star Judi Dench.
Source: Author gazza8485

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