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Singers Who Act [2] Trivia Quiz

Over the years there's been a lot of cross-over action between singing and acting. Here are some singers who gave acting a try. Now give this quiz a try. Any chart info is U.S. Billboard.

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

Author
JRooowe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,510

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
767

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Question 1 of 10

1. This singer first gained fame as part of a popular vocal group. He later found success as a solo artist and eventually got into acting. As an actor he's best known for his four year run playing an American Indian. Who is he? Hint

Wayne Newton

Don Ho

Michael Ansara

Ed Ames

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Question 2 of 10

2. In her big screen debut this one-name singer played a student in a tough school. She also sang the title song. Who was she? Hint

Shakira

Madonna

Lulu

Cher

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Question 3 of 10

3. What popular singer starred with his wife in the film "Bundle of Joy?" Hint

Steve Lawrence

Gordon McCrae

Sonny Bono

Eddie Fisher

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before becoming "King of the Cowboys" this Cincinnati born fellow was a founding member of the famous country and western group "Sons of the Pioneers." His very first hit as a solo artist was titled "Hi-Yo, Silver." Who was this western hero? Hint

Roy Rogers

Clayton Moore

Rex Allen

Quickdraw McGraw

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Question 5 of 10

5. After a successful career as a singer she made her way to Broadway and then the movies. She also made history as the first African-American woman to star in a prime-time TV series. Who was she? Hint

Ethel Waters

Hattie McDaniel

Diahann Carroll

Leslie Uggams

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Question 6 of 10

6. When this highly successful recording duo went their seperate ways, this performer began a solo recording career and branched into acting. The acting resulted in a nomination for a Golden Globe award. The duo's biggest hit was essentially a solo performance by this artist. Who was this multi-talented performer? Hint

Sonny Bono

Cher

Paul Simon

Art Garfunkel

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1970 John Wayne won an Oscar for "True Grit." Who was the singer that played the Texas Ranger Wayne partners up with on their hunt for a killer? Hint

Sheb Wooley

B. J. Thomas

Slim Whitman

Glen Campbell

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Question 8 of 10

8. Popular in the U.S. with Top 40 hits spanning four decades, this fellow is a megastar in England and throughout much of the world. Though primarily a singer (with over 100 hit records), he has starred in a number of popular films. Who is this talented Brit? Hint

Cliff Richard

Tom Jones

Peter Noone

Donovan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Her big screen acting debut got her an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress In a Leading Role. Who was she? Hint

Debbie Reynolds

Della Reese

Shirley Bassey

Diana Ross

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Question 10 of 10

10. What highly successful singer-actor has FIVE stars on the Hollywood Walk of Stars? Hint

Frank Sinatra

Gene Autry

Bing Crosby

Elvis Presley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Ed Ames

Ed and his brothers (The Ames Brothers) were a highly successful quartet in the '50s. As an actor he's perhaps best known for his role as Mingo on the TV series "Daniel Boone." In 1965 Ed demonstrated his tomahawk throwing skills on the "Tonight Show." Ouch!

2. In her big screen debut this one-name singer played a student in a tough school. She also sang the title song. Who was she?

Answer: Lulu

The movie was the 1967 hit "To Sir With Love." She was also in the TV movie "To Sir, With Love II" along with Sidney Poitier and original cast member Judy Geeson. Glasgow born Lulu was married to Bee Gee Maurice Gibb from 1969-1973.

3. What popular singer starred with his wife in the film "Bundle of Joy?"

Answer: Eddie Fisher

The wife was Debbie Reynolds and the year 1956; in 1960 he had a role in "Butterfield 8" with wife Elizabeth Taylor. That was about it for acting. Eddie's biggest hit "Oh! My Pa-Pa" was the number one record for eight weeks in early 1954.

Answer: Roy Rogers

Roy starred in close to 100 movies and then had a highly successful TV career with wife Dale Evans. Dale found some success as a song writer; she penned the 1955 Don Cornell Top 10 hit "The Bible Tells Me So." In 1938 Roy had a hit with "Hi-Yo, Silver", and yes, in the song Silver was a horse; Quickdraw McGraw was also a horse.

Answer: Ethel Waters

In the '20s and '30s, Ms. Waters was a very popular singer with many Top 10 hits; her biggest being "Stormy Weather." From 1950-1952 she starred as "Beulah" on ABC TV. In 1978 Diahann Carroll released an LP titled "A Tribute to Ethel Waters."

Answer: Art Garfunkel

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters" was number one for six weeks in 1970. Art's Golden Globe nomination was for "Best Supporting Actor" for his performance in the film "Carnal Knowledge." The winner was Ben Johnson for his role in "The Last Picture Show."

7. In 1970 John Wayne won an Oscar for "True Grit." Who was the singer that played the Texas Ranger Wayne partners up with on their hunt for a killer?

Answer: Glen Campbell

For his performance in "True Grit" Glen was nominated for a Golden Globe as Most Promising Newcomer - Male. He also sang the title song, for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Elvis was considered for the role but Colonel Parker insisted on top billing... so that killed the deal.

Answer: Cliff Richard

Cliff has often been referred to as "The British Elvis." In June 16 & 17, 1989, to celebrate 25 years in show business, Cliff sang before 180,000 fans at a sold-out Wembley Stadium. Cliff's movies included "The Young Ones," "Summer Holiday" and "Expresso Bongo."

9. Her big screen acting debut got her an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress In a Leading Role. Who was she?

Answer: Diana Ross

In 1973 Ms. Ross received the nomination for playing Billie Holiday in "Lady Sings the Blues." The winner that year was Liza Minnelli for her role in "Cabaret." As a member (and lead singer) of "The Supremes" Diana enjoyed 12 number one hit singles in just over five years.

10. What highly successful singer-actor has FIVE stars on the Hollywood Walk of Stars?

Answer: Gene Autry

Possibly the original singing cowboy, Gene's five "stars" are for recording, movies, TV, radio and live theater. Gene wrote some of his best known songs including "Back In the Saddle Again" and "Here Comes Santa Claus."

Source: Author JRooowe

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