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Quiz about Which Star Is It Part 1
Quiz about Which Star Is It Part 1

Which Star Is It? Part 1 Trivia Quiz


I will give several clues in form of some trivia facts, character names, and one of the first movies each star appeared in. You have to guess who it is I am talking about.

A multiple-choice quiz by mgeigert. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
mgeigert
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
143,379
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
14 / 25
Plays
4924
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (15/25), Hayes1953 (7/25), sarahpplayer (20/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. In 2000, this Brit was on "People" (USA) Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People List. He played Dickie Greenleaf, Harlen Maguire, and Vassili Zaitsev. One of his first movies is "Shopping". Who is he? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. This actor graduated from Yale with a double major in English and Theater Arts. He played Dennis Reed, John Dean, and Peter MacMannus. One of his first movies was "Bright Lights, Big City". Who is he? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. This actress is a daughter of renowned Australian psychologist. She played Suzanne Stone Maretto, Dr. Julia Kelly, and Tracy Kennsinger. One of her first films was "Bush Christmas." Who is she? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. This actor turned down the lead role in "Die Hard". He played Julian Kaye, Dixie Dwyer, and Dr. Sullivan Travis. One of his first movies is "Report to the Commissioner". Who is he?
Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. This actor's name is mentioned in one of Shania Twain's songs. He played Mickey O'Neil, Paul MacLean, and Tom Bishop. One of his first movies was "No Man's Land"(uncredited). Who is he? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. The name of this actress also appears in a song, "Don't Marry Her" by The Beautiful South. She played Sally Owens, Gwen Cummings, and Lucy Kelson. One of her first movies is "Hangmen". Who is she? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. In 1995, this actor was one of Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Stars. He played Phil Allen, Eamon de Valera, and Grigory Rasputin. One of his first films is "January Man". Who is he? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. This actress was the first person to ever say "period" on American television in a Tampax commercial. She played Melissa Robinson, Samantha Crumb, and Rachel Luce. One of her first movies was "Masters of the Universe". Who is she? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. This actor is sometimes credited as Maurice Escargot. He played Mason Verger, Ivan Korshunov, and Ludwig van Beethoven. One of his first movies is "Remembrance". Who is he? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. This actor was once a student in a Franciscan seminary. He played David Shawn, Charlie Babbit, and Lt. Daniel Alistair Kaffee. One of his first films is "Endless Love". Who is he? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. This actress's father is Lebanese/Jordanian. She played Isabel Fuentes, Santanico Pandemonium, and Nurse Rosa Harper. One of her first movies was "My Crazy Life". Who is she? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. This actor graduated from Oxford with a degree in English. He played William Thacker, Edward Ferrars, and Lord James D'Ampton. One of his first movies is "Privileged". Who is he? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. This actor has appeared in three movies whose title contains a US state. He played Donnie Barksdale, Jonathan Harker, and Officer Jack Traven. One of his first movies is "One Step Away". Who is he? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. In 2003, this actress was appointed OBE in Queen's "Birthday Honour List." She played Sarah Davies, Katharine Clifton, and Sylvia McCordle. Her first movie was "Under the Cherry Moon". Who is she? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. This actor has portrayed two United States presidents. He also played William Parrish, Elliot Hoover, and Titus Andronicus. One of his first films was "The White Bus". Who is he? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. This actress has a Swiss father and a Norwegian mother. She played Dorothy Boyd, Anne Arden, and Betty Sizemore. One of her first movies is "My Boyfriend's Back" (uncredited). Who is she? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. This actor wrote "Tabloid," an episode of "Law and Order", based on his own experiences with tabloid reporters. He played Lt. Col. Nicholas Kudrow, Charley Pearl, and Jeff King. One of his first roles is in the movie "Forever, Lulu". Who is he? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. This actress was a spokesperson for Estee Lauder. She played Dr. Ann Beamer, Brace Channing, and Stephanie Lyell. One of her first roles is in the movie "Rowing In The Wind". Who is she? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. This actor is better known for his brilliant TV performances. However he has some movies to his credit as well. He played Nagi Hassan, Capt. Jason Sansky, and Mohamed Karaman. One of his first movies is "The Missionary". Who is he? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. This actress was lined up to have a 3 episode guest spot on "Friends," but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts. She played Jessica King, Katie Burke, and Rachel Wagner. Her very first movie is "The Ice Storm". Who is she? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. This actor is passionate about oil painting. He played Fred Fenster, Franky Four Fingers, and Vincent Roche. His first movie was "Big Top Pee-wee". Who is he? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. This actress played Annie during the original Broadway run of "Annie". In movies, she played Claire Wellesley, Shelley Stewart, and Dolores Fuller. One of her first movies was "Footloose". Who is she? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. This actor had a book of poetry called "Ten Last Night" printed before he was famous. He played Master Chief John James 'Jack' Urgayle, Caspar Goodwood, and Lucifer. His film debut was in "Witness". Who is he? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. This actress changed her name after reading "The Great Gatsby". She played Helen Hudson, Paulina Escobar, and Dana Barrett. Her first film was "Annie Hall". Who is she? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. This actor's first name is sometimes credited as Leaf because he wanted his name to sound earthier like those of his siblings. He played Jimmy Emmett, Merrill Hess, and Commodus. One of his first movies was "Space Camp". Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 2000, this Brit was on "People" (USA) Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People List. He played Dickie Greenleaf, Harlen Maguire, and Vassili Zaitsev. One of his first movies is "Shopping". Who is he?

Answer: Jude Law

Jude Law played Dickie Greenleaf in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999), Harlen Maguire in "Road to Perdition" (2002), and Vassili Zaitsev in "Enemy at the Gates" (2001). Jude Law was born in London; he is a partner in production company, Natura Nylon.
2. This actor graduated from Yale with a double major in English and Theater Arts. He played Dennis Reed, John Dean, and Peter MacMannus. One of his first movies was "Bright Lights, Big City". Who is he?

Answer: David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce was Dennis Reed in "Sleepless in Seattle", John Dean in "Nixon", and Peter MacMannus in "Down with Love". He is of course, most famous for his role as Niles Crane in "Frasier". David Hyde Pierce started his career by selling ties at Macy's.
3. This actress is a daughter of renowned Australian psychologist. She played Suzanne Stone Maretto, Dr. Julia Kelly, and Tracy Kennsinger. One of her first films was "Bush Christmas." Who is she?

Answer: Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman was Suzanne Stone Maretto in "To Die For", Dr. Julia Kelly in "The Piecemaker", and Tracy Kennsinger in "Malice". In 2000, Nicole Kidman, together with her then husband, Tom Cruise donated to Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign for a seat in the US Senate.
4. This actor turned down the lead role in "Die Hard". He played Julian Kaye, Dixie Dwyer, and Dr. Sullivan Travis. One of his first movies is "Report to the Commissioner". Who is he?

Answer: Richard Gere

Richard Gere played Julian Kaye in "American Gigolo", Dixie Dwyer in "The Cotton Club", and Dr. Sullivan Travis in "Dr. T and the Women". His second name is Tiffany. He is a Buddhist and an accomplished pianist and music writer.
5. This actor's name is mentioned in one of Shania Twain's songs. He played Mickey O'Neil, Paul MacLean, and Tom Bishop. One of his first movies was "No Man's Land"(uncredited). Who is he?

Answer: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt's name is mentioned in the hit single "Don't Impress Me Much", which is sung by country music star, Shania Twain. He played Mickey O'Neil in "Snatch", Paul Maclean in "River Runs Through It", and Tom Bishop in "Spy Game". Brad Pitt is banned from entering China because of his role in the movie "Seven Years in Tibet".
6. The name of this actress also appears in a song, "Don't Marry Her" by The Beautiful South. She played Sally Owens, Gwen Cummings, and Lucy Kelson. One of her first movies is "Hangmen". Who is she?

Answer: Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock played Sally Owens in "Practical Magic", Gwen Cummings in "28 Days", and Lucy Kelson "Two Weeks Notice". Her mother was German opera singer Helga Bullock.
7. In 1995, this actor was one of Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Stars. He played Phil Allen, Eamon de Valera, and Grigory Rasputin. One of his first films is "January Man". Who is he?

Answer: Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman played Phil Allen in "Blow Dry", Eamon de Valera in "Michael Collins", and Grigory Rasputin in "Rasputin". Alan Rickman often declines film offers in order to return to his 'first love'- the theater.
8. This actress was the first person to ever say "period" on American television in a Tampax commercial. She played Melissa Robinson, Samantha Crumb, and Rachel Luce. One of her first movies was "Masters of the Universe". Who is she?

Answer: Courteney Cox Arquette

Courteney Cox played Melissa Robinson in "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", Samantha Crumb in "The Shrink Is In", and Rachel Luce in "Commandments". Apart from that Tampax commercial she also did commercials for Maybeline, Noxema, and the New York Telephone Company. She also was in Bruce Springsteen's video "Dancing in the Dark" and in Counting Crows' "Long December".
9. This actor is sometimes credited as Maurice Escargot. He played Mason Verger, Ivan Korshunov, and Ludwig van Beethoven. One of his first movies is "Remembrance". Who is he?

Answer: Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman played Mason Verger in "Hannibal", Ivan Korshunov in "Air Force One", and Ludwig van Beethoven in "Immortal Beloved". His full name is actually Leonard Gary Oldman. His sister is Laila Morse who plays (Big) Mo in "Eastenders".
10. This actor was once a student in a Franciscan seminary. He played David Shawn, Charlie Babbit, and Lt. Daniel Alistair Kaffee. One of his first films is "Endless Love". Who is he?

Answer: Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise played David Shawn in "Taps", Charlie Babbit in "Rain Man", and Lt. Daniel Alistair Kaffee in "A Few Good Men". He was considered for the lead in "The Matrix".
11. This actress's father is Lebanese/Jordanian. She played Isabel Fuentes, Santanico Pandemonium, and Nurse Rosa Harper. One of her first movies was "My Crazy Life". Who is she?

Answer: Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek played Isabel Fuentes in "Fools Rush In", Santanico Pandemonium in "From Dusk Till Dawn" , and Nurse Rosa Harper in "The Faculty". In 1996 she was ranked by People (USA) Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
12. This actor graduated from Oxford with a degree in English. He played William Thacker, Edward Ferrars, and Lord James D'Ampton. One of his first movies is "Privileged". Who is he?

Answer: Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant played William Thacker in "Notting Hill", Edward Ferrars in "Sense and Sensibility", and Lord James D'Ampton in "The Lair of the White Worm". He has a production company called Simian Films.
13. This actor has appeared in three movies whose title contains a US state. He played Donnie Barksdale, Jonathan Harker, and Officer Jack Traven. One of his first movies is "One Step Away". Who is he?

Answer: Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves played Donnie Barksdale in "The Gift", Jonathan Harker in "Dracula", and Officer Jack Traven in "Speed". His three movies with title that contains a US state are: "Feeling Minnesota", "My Own Private Idaho", and "The Prince of Pennsylvania".
14. In 2003, this actress was appointed OBE in Queen's "Birthday Honour List." She played Sarah Davies, Katharine Clifton, and Sylvia McCordle. Her first movie was "Under the Cherry Moon". Who is she?

Answer: Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas was Sarah Davies in "Mission:Impossible", Katharine Clifton in "The English Patient", and Sylvia McCordle in "Gosford Park". She is married to a French obstetrician and lives in France.
15. This actor has portrayed two United States presidents. He also played William Parrish, Elliot Hoover, and Titus Andronicus. One of his first films was "The White Bus". Who is he?

Answer: Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins was William Parrish in "Meet Joe Black", Elliot Hoover in "Audrey Rose", and Titus Andronicus in "Titus". The two United States presidents he portrayed were Richard Nixon in "Nixon", and John Quincey Adams in "Amistad".
16. This actress has a Swiss father and a Norwegian mother. She played Dorothy Boyd, Anne Arden, and Betty Sizemore. One of her first movies is "My Boyfriend's Back" (uncredited). Who is she?

Answer: Renee Zellweger

Renee Zellweger was Dorothy Boyd in "Jerry Maguire", Anne Arden in "The Bachelor", and Betty Sizemore in "Nurse Betty". She used to be a member of the Katy High School Bengal Brigade and Cheerleaders.
17. This actor wrote "Tabloid," an episode of "Law and Order", based on his own experiences with tabloid reporters. He played Lt. Col. Nicholas Kudrow, Charley Pearl, and Jeff King. One of his first roles is in the movie "Forever, Lulu". Who is he?

Answer: Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin played Lt. Col. Nicholas Kudrow in "Mercury Rising", Charley Pearl in "The Marrying Man", and Jeff King in "Notting Hill" (uncredited). He once turned down Harrison Ford's role in "Patriot Games" because apparently he didn't like the script.
18. This actress was a spokesperson for Estee Lauder. She played Dr. Ann Beamer, Brace Channing, and Stephanie Lyell. One of her first roles is in the movie "Rowing In The Wind". Who is she?

Answer: Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley was Dr. Ann Beamer in "Double Whammy", Brace Channing in "My Favourite Martian", and Stephanie Lyell in "Beyond Bedlam". She was once considered for a role in "Goldeneye".
19. This actor is better known for his brilliant TV performances. However he has some movies to his credit as well. He played Nagi Hassan, Capt. Jason Sansky, and Mohamed Karaman. One of his first movies is "The Missionary". Who is he?

Answer: David Suchet

David Suchet was Nagi Hassan in "Executive Decision", Capt. Jason Sansky in "Wing Commander", and Mohamed Karaman in "A Perfect Murder". He is most famous for his portrayal of Hercule Poirot in British TV series.
20. This actress was lined up to have a 3 episode guest spot on "Friends," but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts. She played Jessica King, Katie Burke, and Rachel Wagner. Her very first movie is "The Ice Storm". Who is she?

Answer: Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes was Jessica King in "The Gift", Katie Burke in "Abandon", and Rachel Wagner in "Disturbing Behaviour". Her fantasy role though was playing Sydney in "Scream 3".
21. This actor is passionate about oil painting. He played Fred Fenster, Franky Four Fingers, and Vincent Roche. His first movie was "Big Top Pee-wee". Who is he?

Answer: Benicio Del Toro

Benicio Del Toro played Fred Fenster in "The Usual Suspects", Franky Four Fingers in "Snatch", and Vincent Roche in "Excess Baggage". He reportedly turned down the role of Diego Rivera in "Frida" because of the weight gain that would be required. He probably did not want to repeat the experience after he already had to gain 40 lb. for "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas".
22. This actress played Annie during the original Broadway run of "Annie". In movies, she played Claire Wellesley, Shelley Stewart, and Dolores Fuller. One of her first movies was "Footloose". Who is she?

Answer: Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker played Annie for a year beginning in March 1979 (after Annie McCardle and Shelley Bruce). She played Claire Wellesley in "State and Main", Shelley Stewart in "The First Wives Club", and Dolores Fuller in "Ed Wood". In 2000, she hosted "MTV Movie Awards" and changed into 15 different outfits throughout the show!
23. This actor had a book of poetry called "Ten Last Night" printed before he was famous. He played Master Chief John James 'Jack' Urgayle, Caspar Goodwood, and Lucifer. His film debut was in "Witness". Who is he?

Answer: Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen played Master Chief John James 'Jack' Urgayle in "G.I. Jane", Caspar Goodwood in "The Portrait of a Lady", and Lucifer in "The Prophecy". He is not only a poet but a photographer and in 2000, had an exhibition at the Robert Mann Gallery in New York City.
24. This actress changed her name after reading "The Great Gatsby". She played Helen Hudson, Paulina Escobar, and Dana Barrett. Her first film was "Annie Hall". Who is she?

Answer: Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver was born Susan Alexandra Weaver. She played Helen Hudson in "Copycat", Paulina Escobar in "Death and the Maiden", and Dana Barrett in "Ghostbusters". She says that she always admired Margaret Rutherford and also would like to play Miss Marple when she is eighty.
25. This actor's first name is sometimes credited as Leaf because he wanted his name to sound earthier like those of his siblings. He played Jimmy Emmett, Merrill Hess, and Commodus. One of his first movies was "Space Camp". Who is he?

Answer: Joaquin Phoenix

He played Jimmy Emmett in "To Die For", Merrill Hess in "Signs", and Commodus in "Gladiator". Joaquin Phoenix's siblings are River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer. Joaquin's mother is of Hungarian-Russian decent and his father is of Spanish-Irish decent
Source: Author mgeigert

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