Something About Lenny Trivia Quiz

Answer: Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz is the son of actress Roxie Roker, best known for her role on the television series, "The Jeffersons" (1970s and 80s). The soulful rock star has released hits including his cover of "American Woman" (1999), "Again" (2000), "Let Love Rule" (1988), and "Fly Away" (1998).

In addition to his incredible solo career, Kravitz has appeared in films such as "The Hunger Games" (2012) and "Precious" (2009).

Answer: Bruce

Lenny Bruce (1925-1966) was one of the most outspoken comedians of his generation. His no-holds barred stand up work wasn't afraid to mix in profanity, politics, sex, and hot takes on the day. Bruce was convicted in 1964 on an indecency charge after one of his sets. He was named by Rolling Stone Magazine, in 2017, as one of the fifty greatest comedians of all-time.

Answer: DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio began as a child star appearing on the sit-com, "Growing Pains" (1990s) and appearing in Robert DeNiro's film "This Boy's Life" (1993). As DiCaprio matured he took on major roles and was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" (1993).

He starred as Romeo in the remake of "Romeo + Juliet" in 1996. In the 21st Century, his roles have included starring roles in "The Revenant" (2015), "Inception" (2010), "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), and countless more films.

Answer: Bonnaci

Leonard Bonnaci (c. 1170-c.1250)is better known as Fibonnaci. The Italian mathematician was a brilliant mind and his 1202 book "Liber Abaci" (Book of Calculation) redefined the number system used in Europe. He developed a pattern of numbers called the Fibonnaci sequence that is still taught in math classrooms today.

Answer: da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is the epitome of a Renaissance Man. He was a scientist, artist, writer, engineer, and inventor. He's known for masterpiece pieces of art including "The Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper". His inventions were ahead of their time including early conceptions of the helicopter, solar power, and the idea of calculator all in the 15th Century.

Answer: Wilkens

Lenny Wilkens (1937-2025) was inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame three times! He earned the honor for his incredible playing career with the St. Louis Hawks, Seattle Supersonics, Portland Trail Blazers, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won an NBA title in 1979 with the Supersonics as their head coach and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his coaching career.

In 1992, Wilkens was selected as head coach of the USA Olympic basketball team nicknamed "The Dream Team", which was his third induction.

Answer: Cohen

Canadian songwriter, Leonard Cohen (1934-2016), was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 by Lou Reed. In the induction speech, Reed said about Cohen, "he's the Canadian artist honored for his decades of poetic, soul-searching music". Cohen's composition, "Hallelujah" (a track on his 7th album "Various Positions" released in 1984) is one of the most cherished song and was famously covered by Jeff Buckley.

Answer: Nimoy

Probably should have led with hiss most famous role as the half-Vulcan, half-human first officer of the Starship Enterprise, Mr. Spock, on "Star Trek". Leonard Nimoy (1931-2015) owned that role for the four seasons of the series beginning in 1966. After "Star Trek", Nimoy immediately joined the cast of "Mission Impossible" as the role of Paris for two seasons. From 1976 to 1982, Leonard Nimoy was the voice and star of "In Search Of", a series about paranormal activities around the world.

Answer: Moore

Lenny Moore was a vital member of the Cleveland Browns championship teams of the late 1950s and early 1960s along with quarterback Johnny Unitas. Moore was inducted in the National Football League Hall of Fame in 1975 after accounting for 113 career touchdowns and over 12,000 yards of rushing.

Answer: Maltin

"Entertainment Tonight"'s film critic for thirty years was Leonard Maltin from 1982 to 2012. The movie historian was President of the Los Angeles Film Critic Association for two terms. Maltin's specialty has been educating film students at the University of Southern California and working on preserving classic Disney films.