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Quiz about From Britain to Hollywood
Quiz about From Britain to Hollywood

From Britain to Hollywood Trivia Quiz


Many movie stars were born in the UK but have made successful careers in the home of film - Hollywood. This quiz covers just ten of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
350,555
Updated
Jul 09 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2009
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. This English born actor fell on his feet by landing roles in two of the biggest film series of the early twenty-first century. Who could be described as a piratical elf? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. British actors seem to be cast regularly as villains by Hollywood, and Alan Rickman is no exception. In which film did he portray the character of Hans Gruber? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Maggie Smith has had a long and successful Hollywood career. For which 1969 film did she win her first Oscar? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Liam Neeson played the role of Oskar Schindler in the 1993 film 'Schindler's List'. In which country was he born? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Cary Grant was one of Hollywood's major leading men, having changed his name from which of these? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which British actress has played characters named Rita (1983), Molly (starting in 2001) and Rosie (2008) during her Hollywood career? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Although she became known for her television role in 'Murder She Wrote', Angela Lansbury has a long film career, including an appearance with Elizabeth Taylor, in which animal related 1944 film? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Although he was born in Wales, Anthony Hopkins portrayed which controversial American president in a 1995 film? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which British born actress has portrayed the English queens Charlotte, Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II during her illustrious career? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'The Guns of Navarone', 'Casino Royale' and 'Death on the Nile' are among the film credits for which English born actor? Hint



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1. This English born actor fell on his feet by landing roles in two of the biggest film series of the early twenty-first century. Who could be described as a piratical elf?

Answer: Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom appeared as Legolas in the 'Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, consisting of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' (2001), 'The Two Towers' (2002) and 'The Return of the King' (2003). He followed this success up by playing Will Turner in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series, appearing with Johnny Depp who portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow.

The other three British actors named also appeared in 'Lord of the Rings', with Sean Bean playing Boromir, Ian McKellen portraying Gandalf and Dominic Monaghan appearing as Merry.
2. British actors seem to be cast regularly as villains by Hollywood, and Alan Rickman is no exception. In which film did he portray the character of Hans Gruber?

Answer: Die Hard

'Die Hard' was the first film in the series, and starred Bruce Willis as John McClane battling against a gang of criminals led by Rickman's character. The film came out in 1988 and Rickman's playing of the ruthless leader was given the accolade of the 46th best villain on the American Film Institute's Top 100 villains list of 2003. Rickman also played the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) opposite Kevin Costner.

In 'Judas Kiss' (1998) he was on the side of law and order and in 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' (1991) he was the leading man in a ghost story.
3. Maggie Smith has had a long and successful Hollywood career. For which 1969 film did she win her first Oscar?

Answer: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Maggie Smith appeared in all the films listed, but she won her Best Actress Oscar as for 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', in which she portrayed the title character. The film was based on the novel written by Muriel Spark, and concentrated on her unhealthy relationship with the girls she taught at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh. 'Gosford Park' came out in 2001, 'Death on the Nile' in 1978 and 'Evil under the Sun' in 1982. Maggie Smith was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1990.
4. Liam Neeson played the role of Oskar Schindler in the 1993 film 'Schindler's List'. In which country was he born?

Answer: Northern Ireland

Liam Neeson was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, in 1952 and has built a successful and long lasting career in Hollywood. Among his many roles are Jean Valjean in the 1998 film version of 'Les Miserables', the title role of Rob Roy MacGregor in 'Rob Roy' (1995) and John 'Hannibal' Smith in 'The A-Team' (2010). Neeson also provides the voice of the lion, Aslan, in the 'Chronicles of Narnia' film series.
5. Cary Grant was one of Hollywood's major leading men, having changed his name from which of these?

Answer: Archibald Leach

Archie Leach was born in Bristol in 1904, and used his own name in his early appearances in Broadway musicals. On moving to Hollywood, he was told to change his name and became Cary Grant. Among his film successes are 'Bringing Up Baby' (1938) with Katherine Hepburn and 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (1944). James Stewart became Stewart Granger, and Leslie Stainer is better known as Leslie Howard. Michael Caine was originally called Maurice Micklewhite.
6. Which British actress has played characters named Rita (1983), Molly (starting in 2001) and Rosie (2008) during her Hollywood career?

Answer: Julie Walters

Julie Walters played Rita opposite Michael Caine in 'Educating Rita' (1983) and appeared as Molly Weasley in all the 'Harry Potter' films, which appeared between 2001 and 2011. She played Rosie, one of Donna's best friends, in the film version of 'Mamma Mia!' in 2008. Julie began her acting career on British television, where she appeared regularly with comedienne Victoria Wood and still appears as the character of 'Mrs. Overall' on occasions.

The other actresses all appeared in the 'Harry Potter' films - Emma Thompson played Sybill Trelawney and Geraldine Somerville portrayed Lily Potter.

Helena Bonham Carter was the villainous Bellatrix Lestrange.
7. Although she became known for her television role in 'Murder She Wrote', Angela Lansbury has a long film career, including an appearance with Elizabeth Taylor, in which animal related 1944 film?

Answer: National Velvet

'National Velvet' tells the unlikely story of a young Elizabeth Taylor riding her horse to victory in the Grand National steeplechase. Lansbury played the role of Velvet Brown's older sister. Among her many other films are 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' (1971), 'The Manchurian Candidate' (1962) and 'Nanny McPhee' (2005). Angela also played the part of Jessica Fletcher in the long running television series 'Murder She Wrote', which first aired in 1984.
8. Although he was born in Wales, Anthony Hopkins portrayed which controversial American president in a 1995 film?

Answer: Richard Nixon

Oliver Stone directed the film 'Nixon', which was a biography of the president and ends with his resignation from the post. Nixon was president from 1969 until 1974, when he resigned his position following the 'Watergate' scandal. Not only had Nixon's administration spied on their opposition, they had lied repeatedly to cover up their wrongdoing. It is probable that Nixon would have been impeached had he not resigned. His successor as president, Gerald Ford, issued a pardon to avoid any possibility of further legal action against Nixon.

Stone had already made a 1991 film about Kennedy, called 'JFK', and went on to tell George W. Bush's story in 'W.' (2008). Hopkins is probably best known for his role as Hannibal Lecter in 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991) which won him an Oscar for Best Actor. His other film credits include 'The Remains of the Day' (1993) and 'Amistad' (1997) in which he played another president, John Quincy Adams. Hopkins became Sir Anthony in 1993 when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
9. Which British born actress has portrayed the English queens Charlotte, Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II during her illustrious career?

Answer: Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren was born in Middlesex in 1945 as Helen Mironoff. She began her film career in 1967, and has remained in demand ever since. Helen appeared as Queen Charlotte in 'The Madness of King George' (1994) and played Queen Elizabeth I in the 2005 film called 'Elizabeth I'.

She went on to play Queen Elizabeth II in 2006, in 'The Queen' for which she won the Best Actress Oscar. Helen Mirren was created a Dame of the British Empire in 2003.
10. 'The Guns of Navarone', 'Casino Royale' and 'Death on the Nile' are among the film credits for which English born actor?

Answer: David Niven

David Niven was born in London in 1910 and was still appearing in films shortly before his death in 1983. He appeared in 'The Guns of Navarone' (1961) alongside Gregory Peck, Anthony Quayle and Stanley Baker, and acted with Peter Ustinov in 'Death on the Nile' in 1978. Niven also appeared as James Bond in the 1967 film of 'Casino Royale'. Among his other well known roles are Phileas Fogg in 'Around the World in 80 Days' (1956) and Sir Charles Lytton in the 'Pink Panther' film series.
Source: Author rossian

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