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2 William Holden quizzes and 20 William Holden trivia questions.
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  William Holden Movies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fine actor. Good career. Tough life?
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Dec 16 13
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  William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the life and career of one of the most handsome and popular screen legends of the 1950s.
Tough, 10 Qns, Lucyfan86, Dec 01 10
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William Holden Trivia Questions
1. What is William Holden's birthdate?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: April 17, 1918

William Holden was born in O'Fallon, Illinois into a weathly family, his father an industrial chemist and his mother a teacher, the oldest of three boys. He was first signed by Paramount in 1937.

2. One of Holden's best movies is "Stalag 17". How does it end?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: Holden escapes with another prisoner

Holden escapes with the "rich kid" soldier. Excellent movie.

3. What was Mr. Holden's birth name?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: William Franklin Beedle Jr.

William Holden, as he would later be called, was related to George Washington on his mother's side. He was named by Empire Magazine as #57 in their list of 100 Sexiest Stars in film history.

4. William Holden's first film was ______ ?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: Prison Farm

In this film he played a prisoner but later on in his career would become a huge Hollywood box office hit and ladies would swoon.

5. Holden was one of the stars of "The Horse Soldiers". Who else starred in the movie?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: John Wayne

Wayne's "pure soldier" plays against Holden's cynicism. Not bad.

6. Holden starred in "Golden Boy" and "The Country Girl". Both movies were based on plays. Who was the author of both plays?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: Clifford Odets

Both were good plays that became good movies. "Golden" also starred Barbara Stanwyck; "Girl" included fine jobs by Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby. Inge wrote "Picnic", which also became a Holden movie.

7. How many Academy Award nominations did William Holden receive?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: 3

He was nominated for Best Actor in 1951 for "Sunset Boulevard", 1953 for "Stalag 17", and again in 1977 for "Network".

8. Which western does NOT include Holden in the cast?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: Major Dundee

Dundee stars Charlton Heston. "Bunch" is a well-knwon Sam Peckinpah movie in the later days of Holden's career. The other two are less well-known.

9. For which film did Holden win the Best Actor Oscar?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: Stalag 17

William Holden won the Best Actor Oscar in 1954 for his performance of Sgt. J.J. Sefton in the World War 2 drama 'Stalag 17'. This was his only Academy win.

10. Holden starred in "Bridge On The River Kwai". Who was the director?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: David Lean

Considered a classic by many.

11. Who co-starred with Holden in "Picnic"?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: Kim Novak

Another role with Holden as something of a misfit. From the William Inge play.

12. Bill's famous gigilo writer in 'Sunset Boulevard' was ________ ?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: Joe Gillis & gillis

This is one of the best roles in William Holden's career, in a legendary film. He gives a wonderful portrayal of the down on his luck screenwriter who is looking for a hideout when he comes to a mansion on 'Sunset Blvd.' off a silent screen star (Gloria Swanson). Great film, with a great cast, director, and story.

13. Holden may be best known for his role in "Sunset Boulevard". Who co-starred as an aging movie queen?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: Gloria Swanson

Swanson does a fine job late in her career as faded movie star Norma Desmond.

14. His last film was ________ ?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: S.O.B. & SOB & S. O. B.

Released in 1981, Holden portrayed Tim Culley with Julie Andrews, Robert Loggia, Robert Preston and Shelley Winters.

15. Who co-starred with William Holden in "Sabrina"?

From Quiz William Holden Movies

Answer: Humphrey Bogart

Audrey Hepburn in the title role.

16. When did William Holden die?

From Quiz William Holden: a Gorgeous Leading Man

Answer: November 1981

William Holden died from injuries in a fall, a laceration on his forehead. He was supposedly conscious for about a half an hour after the fall, but didn't know he should call for help. He was 63 years old. His ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean.

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