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Cameos In Films Trivia Quiz

Sometimes a major film or TV star appears in a film in a cameo role. See if you can answer correctly.

A multiple-choice quiz by slowglass. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
slowglass

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,548

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The term cameo was first used for what movie?
Hint

Cannonball Run

The Longest Day

Alice In Wonderland

Around The World In Eighty Days

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Question 2 of 10

2. "FairyTale: A True Story" had this leading man appear at the end of the movie as the father to Frances? Hint

Daniel Day-Lewis

Dennis Quaid

Richard Gere

Mel Gibson

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Question 3 of 10

3. What actor had a cameo as King Richard in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"? Hint

Sean Connery

Patrick Macnee

Roger Moore

Michael Caine

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which SNL alumni made a cameo as the airport field manager in "Indiana Jones and The Temple Of Doom"? Hint

Dan Aykroyd

Billy Crystal

Bill Murray

Chevy Chase

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which director has a cameo as an Cook County Assessor's Office clerk in "Blues Brothers"? Hint

Steven Spielberg

John Landis

Frank Oz

John Candy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bill Murray, Roy Orbison, Magic Johnson, John Ratzenberger and Warren Zevon were among many cameos for this film. Hint

The Player

She's Having A Baby

Space Jam

Mars Attacks!

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Question 7 of 10

7. This 1980's singer played himself in the movie "The Wedding Singer". Hint

Billy Idol

George Michael

Rick Springfield

Boy George

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jack Benny, Don Knotts and Jerry Lewis had cameos in which film? Hint

Hollywood Or Bust

Scavenger Hunt

It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Around The World In Eighty Days

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Question 9 of 10

9. Matt Damon, James Van Der Beek, and Jason Biggs were among the cameos in which film? Hint

Rat Race

Traffic

Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back

Scary Movie

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Question 10 of 10

10. Kevin Bacon had a cameo in this film as a man racing for a taxi. Hint

Taxi Driver

Animal House

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Diner

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The term cameo was first used for what movie?

Answer: Around The World In Eighty Days

90 animal handlers managed the record 8,552 animals used (3,800 sheep, 2,448 buffalo, 950 donkeys, 800 horses, 512 monkeys, 17 bulls, 15 elephants, 6 skunks, and 4 ostriches).

2. "FairyTale: A True Story" had this leading man appear at the end of the movie as the father to Frances?

Answer: Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson was born on January 3, 1956, in Peekskill, NY. He did not move to Australia until he was 12.

3. What actor had a cameo as King Richard in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"?

Answer: Sean Connery

Sean Connery was the first of at least, six actors to portray the character of James Bond in a full length feature.

4. Which SNL alumni made a cameo as the airport field manager in "Indiana Jones and The Temple Of Doom"?

Answer: Dan Aykroyd

This film was the inspiration of the PG-13 rating.

5. Which director has a cameo as an Cook County Assessor's Office clerk in "Blues Brothers"?

Answer: Steven Spielberg

Frank Oz, who is also the voice of Miss Piggy, appears in the movie as the corrections officer who returns Jake's items when he leaves prison.

6. Bill Murray, Roy Orbison, Magic Johnson, John Ratzenberger and Warren Zevon were among many cameos for this film.

Answer: She's Having A Baby

The cameos come at the end credits with each actor giving suggestions on what to name the new baby.

7. This 1980's singer played himself in the movie "The Wedding Singer".

Answer: Billy Idol

His real name is William Broad. When Billy was 3, his father moved the family to Long Island, NY. After a few years, they returned to England.

8. Jack Benny, Don Knotts and Jerry Lewis had cameos in which film?

Answer: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World

"Rat Race" is a recent film which pays homage to "It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World". Both involve several strangers on a quest to get a large sum of money.

9. Matt Damon, James Van Der Beek, and Jason Biggs were among the cameos in which film?

Answer: Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back

Jay and Silent Bob knock over a man in a daredevil costume. Kevin Smith, the director of this movie, was a writer for some of the actual Daredevil comics.

10. Kevin Bacon had a cameo in this film as a man racing for a taxi.

Answer: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

One of the roadside sign reads, Chicago 106 miles, which is a reference to "The Blues Brothers" movie.

Source: Author slowglass

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