Before They Were Stars Trivia Quizzes

1.

  Before They Were Stars They Were 'Horrorable' 3 - 10 questions - 6 mins

Have you ever watched a horror movie and thought 'that looks just like ____'? Well, if that blank is filled with the name of a big TV or movie star, it could be true. Many stars started the 'biz' in horror movies.

Difficult, 10 Qns, suzi_greer, Nov 14 10

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suzi_greer
430 plays

2.

  10 Question What I Did Before You Knew Me Quiz - 10 questions - 3 mins

Check out some of the former occupations of these major stars. They're good for some chuckles.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian, Jan 06 22

Very Easy
rossian
Jan 06 22
560 plays

3.

  What Was My First Job? - 10 questions - 4 mins

This is a quiz on how those big names of our movie and television screens first earned their living, before they became stars. Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Mar 21 21

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Creedy
Mar 21 21
3019 plays

4.

  Famous Child Stars - 10 questions - 5 mins

How many child stars living or deceased can you recall?

Average, 10 Qns, heavensarrow, Sep 17 23

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heavensarrow
Sep 17 23
5926 plays

5.

  Celebrities Who Stuttered As Children - 10 questions - 3 mins

This quiz gives you ten famous people who, surprisingly, stuttered as children. Given their very public professions, they are all the more remarkable for having overcome this distressing condition.

Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jul 26 15

Easier
Creedy
1898 plays

6.

  You Got Game - Football or Basketball in College - 10 questions - 3 mins

We often think of celebs in the context of their careers, but what if life had taken a different turn? Can you match these ten actors who played either football or basketball in college with their position and alma mater?

Average, 10 Qns, Red_John, Jan 07 23

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Red_John
Jan 07 23
110 plays

7.

  Child Stars Past and Present - 15 questions - 7 mins

The Child Star is a great phenomenon of Hollywood. See how much you know about child stars of the past and present.

Tough, 15 Qns, nic6987, Mar 01 04

Tough
nic6987
6764 plays

8.

  NFL Players Turned Hollywood Stars - 10 questions - 3 mins

Some NFL players are just as talented off the field as they are on the field. Can you name these football players turned actors?

Easier, 10 Qns, Ctvega, Jun 14 18

Easier
Ctvega
Jun 14 18
767 plays

9.

  Amusing Facts about the Stars - 10 questions - 4 mins

Here are a few comical or tragicomic things I've learned about the big name stars over time. Have fun doing the quiz!

Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Feb 19 11

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Creedy
1580 plays

10.

  Before They Made It Big - 10 questions - 5 mins

These are some big stars that have played some little parts in movies you may not know about, or maybe just forgot about.

Average, 10 Qns, bigjohnsludge, Nov 07 22

Average
bigjohnsludge
Nov 07 22
954 plays

11.

  I Want to be an Adult When I Grow Up! - 10 questions - 5 mins

This quiz is about former child and teenage actors who wanted to be adult stars when they grew up.

Average, 10 Qns, AlonsoKing, Jul 15 13

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AlonsoKing
1173 plays

12.

  Their Jobs Before Stardom - 10 questions - 4 mins

These ten celebrities initially had some very different jobs before moving on to the careers for which they became famous. Can you work them out? Look for clues in the questions. Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jan 28 15

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Creedy
646 plays

13.

  Waiter/Actor/Waiter - 10 questions - 4 mins

Plenty of actors were waiters before they made it big....this subset played waiters after they became actors. Enjoy!

Easier, 10 Qns, PootyPootwell, Mar 07 19

Easier
PootyPootwell
Mar 07 19
653 plays

14.

  Oscar Winners & Nominees Who Were On Soap Operas - 10 questions - 5 mins

Soap Operas are often looked down upon within the entertainment industry, but some of the Academy Awards most hailed and respected performances came from actors who worked in this medium. The information in this quiz is as of June 2007.

Tough, 10 Qns, christina68, Sep 26 21

Tough
christina68
Sep 26 21
2660 plays

15.

  Celebrity School Daze - 15 questions - 7 mins

Here is a quiz on celebrities and where they went to school, or in some cases, where they didn't!

Difficult, 15 Qns, Bruyere, Dec 09 12

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Bruyere
2695 plays

16.

  And Then You Remember - 10 questions - 5 mins

You're a world famous celebrity, appearing in many different movies, shows, and concerts. And then you remember you once did other stuff, like other people. Remember?

Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jul 25 22

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Lpez
Jul 25 22
551 plays

17.

  Who's On What and What's On Next? - 10 questions - 4 mins

I'll give you the birth name of a famous celebrity with questions relating to the stage shows or movies for which they were known under their adopted stage names. See if you can guess who's on what and what's on next.

Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Nov 14 13

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Creedy
1031 plays

18.

  More Color Me Purple: Winners of the Purple Heart - 10 questions - 4 mins

See if you can match the description with the name for these ten television and movie actors who won the Purple Heart while serving in the Armed Forces.

Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, May 23 19

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bernie73
May 23 19
370 plays

19.

  Universities To The Stars - 10 questions - 3 mins

Sometimes it seems that our entertainment and sporting heroes are shallow, and some may be, but other are actually quite well educated. Let's look at some of them, and some of the universities to the stars.

Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, May 07 12

Easier
darksplash
729 plays

20.

  They Also Served - 10 questions - 4 mins

Many American actors/actresses served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Title of the quiz and some info from the book "They Also Served" by Scott Baron, MIE Publishing, 1998.

Average, 10 Qns, wjames, Feb 02 15

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wjames
495 plays

21.

  Celebrity Schoolmates - 10 questions - 5 mins

Try to match the celebrity with his or her celebrity classmate...of course, they were not celebrities at the time.

Tough, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Mar 29 17

Tough
nyirene330
Mar 29 17
325 plays

22.

  Before We Sought the "Fallen Madonna" - 10 questions - 4 mins

Here are ten actors and actresses from "'Allo 'Allo!" (1982-1992), telling about some of their other roles. Can you recognise them? The title of this quiz refers to the painting that is one of the overarching themes of the comedy series.

Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Oct 08 21

Average
JanIQ
Oct 08 21
165 plays

23.

  Before They Were Famous... - 20 questions - 7 mins

You know them as huge stars today, but how well do you know their roots? Let's find out how much you really know about these popular artists!

Difficult, 20 Qns, Logan24, Sep 11 04

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Logan24
4264 plays

24.

  Take this Before They Were Stars Quiz - 10 questions - 6 mins

Everybody knows a movie star's breakthrough movie, but can you guess their very first movie before they were stars?

Difficult, 10 Qns, cornbread5, Jul 10 13

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cornbread5
4036 plays

25.

  The Stars of "Glee": What They Used To Do - 10 questions - 6 mins

Here is a quiz that looks at a history of the "Glee" cast members and some of their significant appearances, on stage and film, before joining one of the most talented and award winning, cast ensembles in a long time. Enjoy.

Tough, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Apr 30 10

Tough
Spaudrey
1200 plays

26.

  From Rags to Riches - 10 questions - 5 mins

Some of the rich and famous went through periods of being homeless and sometimes penniless. It may surprise you to see who some of these personalities are.

Tough, 10 Qns, funnytrivianna, Sep 19 10

Tough
funnytrivianna
1015 plays

27.

  When I Was Younger - 10 questions - 4 mins

Before they were stars, this is how they started out. Small clues are given in the statements.

Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Feb 03 15

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pennie1478
456 plays

28.

  Before They Were Stars - Bollywood Edition - 10 questions - 4 mins

Take a look at some of the professions these Bollywood stars tried their hands at before striking gold on the big screen.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 30 15

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zorba_scank
405 plays

29.

  A Blank Canvas - 10 questions - 4 mins

We all start out as a blank canvas. This quiz will not take you back to babyhood, but rather to celebrities and what they were before they applied their "paint" to become well known.

Average, 10 Qns, zippolover, Aug 03 13

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zippolover
577 plays

30.

  They did WHAT in High School? - 10 questions - 5 mins

Some celebrities were part of some interesting sports, clubs, and organizations in high School. Can you identify the celebrity from clues about past extracurricular activities?

Tough, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Jun 13 15

Tough
coachpauly
308 plays

31.

  They Started on Reality TV - 10 questions - 5 mins

Reality TV is full of people who want to be famous celebrities but only a few have succeeded. How many famous people do you know who were once reality celebrities?

Tough, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Nov 25 20

Tough
Joepetz
Nov 25 20
194 plays

32.

  Today's Stars in Yesterday's Films - 15 questions - 5 mins

Not everyone becomes a star overnight. Check out how well you remember some early performances in well known films by these established actors. Note: There's a pattern in the questions that may provide hints as you go along!

Tough, 15 Qns, zanneliza, Sep 05 05

Tough
zanneliza
2402 plays

33.

  Before They Were Stars They Were 'Horrorable' 1 - 10 questions - 4 mins

Have you ever watched a horror movie and thought 'that looks just like ____'? Well, if that blank is filled with the name of a big TV or movie star, it could be true. Many stars started the 'biz' in horror movies.

Tough, 10 Qns, suzi_greer, Nov 05 10

Tough
suzi_greer
825 plays

34.

  Actors' Other Lives - 10 questions - 6 mins

Many actors weren't mainly actors until their big break. Others retired from acting, only to return much later. Still others gave up acting altogether. How much do you know about their other lives?

Difficult, 10 Qns, TonyTheDad, Mar 06 06

Difficult
TonyTheDad
2813 plays

35.

  Not Just A Pretty Face - 20 questions - 11 mins

This quiz features beautiful women who have proven to have brains as well ... they are not just a pretty face!

Tough, 20 Qns, Ballykissangel, Jul 11 03

Tough
Ballykissangel
2964 plays

36.

  When I Was Young... - 10 questions - 4 mins

Before most celebrities were famous, they went to college. What do you know about celebrities and their colleges? Have fun!

Average, 10 Qns, triviaking162, May 09 12

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triviaking162
633 plays

37.

  Smarty Stars - 10 questions - 5 mins

This highlights the academic achievement of some of the brainy celebrities.

Average, 10 Qns, Ate_May, Aug 24 09

Average
Ate_May
1339 plays

38.

  Is it Jamie Kennedy or Seth Green? - 10 questions - 6 mins

In this quiz, I will ask a few questions that deal with the lives and careers of Jamie Kennedy and Seth Green. Enjoy!

Difficult, 10 Qns, NalaMarie, Mar 16 21

Difficult
NalaMarie
Mar 16 21
952 plays

39.

  Before They Were Famous - 10 questions - 6 mins

Even the biggest stars had to start somewhere. I'll describe television and movie appearances by some well known actors and actresses, you try to guess who it is.

Difficult, 10 Qns, James76255, Mar 13 03

Difficult
James76255
1992 plays

40.

  Singers Turned Actors - 10 questions - 4 mins

Many actors have tried out on film or theatre or television. Some have made it, some really stunk. Here are some questions about singers turned actors!

Tough, 10 Qns, RFletch118, Feb 19 13

Tough
RFletch118
5911 plays

41.

  Before They Were Stars They Were 'Horrorable' 2 - 10 questions - 5 mins

Have you ever watched a horror movie and thought 'that looks just like ____'? Well, if that blank is filled with the name of a big TV or movie star, it could be true. Many stars started the 'biz' in horror movies.

Tough, 10 Qns, suzi_greer, Mar 28 17

Tough
suzi_greer
Mar 28 17
543 plays

42.

  Previous Jobs of the Stars - 10 questions - 6 mins

You may know them from their famous TV or Hollywood roles, but what did they do to help pay the bills before the big bucks came rolling in? Good luck, and please, feedback is greatly appreciated!

Difficult, 10 Qns, Zeron7, Sep 26 13

Difficult
Zeron7
1990 plays

43.

  Aussies or Wannabes? (Actors and Actresses) - 10 questions - 3 mins

Just for a bit of fun, are the following actors and actresses truly Australian (i.e., born in Australia) or do they just 'wannabe' Aussies?

Average, 10 Qns, Engadine, Jul 20 03

Average
Engadine
1551 plays

44.

  Brains and Brawn - 10 questions - 8 mins

This quiz features actors with more to them than meets the eye! Have fun!

Tough, 10 Qns, Ballykissangel, Mar 15 13

Tough
Ballykissangel
1905 plays

45.

  Celebrity Pitchmen - 10 questions - 6 mins

Here are some celebrities who have advertised products in the distant past, before or after they were stars.

Difficult, 10 Qns, robert362, Feb 08 14

Difficult
robert362
2106 plays

46.

  Before They Were Famous Too - 10 questions - 7 mins

I'll list some early television and movie work, you guess which star I'm talking about.

Difficult, 10 Qns, James76255, Mar 27 03

Difficult
James76255
1155 plays

47.

  Outside the Actor's Studio - 10 questions - 6 mins

Sure they're big stars now. But do you know what they did before they were stars?

Difficult, 10 Qns, Ilona_Ritter, Jul 26 13

Difficult
Ilona_Ritter
403 plays

48.

  Before They Were Stars They Were 'Horrorable' 4 - 10 questions - 6 mins

Have you ever watched a horror movie and thought 'that looks just like ____'? Well, if that blank is filled with the name of a big TV or movie star, it could be true. Many stars started the 'biz' in horror movies.

Difficult, 10 Qns, suzi_greer, Nov 18 10

Difficult
suzi_greer
413 plays

49.

  Aussies or Wannabes II? (Actors and Actresses) - 10 questions - 3 mins

Just for a bit more fun, are the following actors and actresses truly Australian (i.e., born in Australia) or do they just 'wannabe' Aussies?

Average, 10 Qns, Engadine, Jul 22 03

Average
Engadine
831 plays

50.

  Athletes Turned Actors - 10 questions - 4 mins

Here's a look at some athletes who made the jump to the big screen.

Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Apr 09 03

Tough
robert362
2193 plays

51.

  Previous Jobs Of The Rich And Famous - 10 questions - 7 mins

Believe it or not some stars had regular jobs like you and I before hitting the big time. Here are a few questions on those stars former lives. Enjoy!

Difficult, 10 Qns, kristian88, Sep 06 03

Difficult
kristian88
875 plays

52.

  Celebrity Colleges - 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz tests your knowledge about where different celebrities went to college. I got most of the information from People.com. Good Luck!

Tough, 10 Qns, lucyz, Jun 01 02

Tough
lucyz
946 plays

53.

  They Had To Start Somewhere - 10 questions - 5 mins

Every celebrity had to start somewhere before they were stars. Some shows you might not have heard of, but believe me they exist. Choose which show the actor or actress was on. (As a regular and not a guest appearance.) Good luck and have fun!

Difficult, 10 Qns, sprinkles, Apr 24 20

Difficult
sprinkles
Apr 24 20
2099 plays

54.

  Famous Celebrity Sackings - 10 questions - 6 mins

Believe it or not, some famous movie stars were once human and worked for a living.... Some of them were rubbish at it as well...and sacked by their employers. Here are some of them. Enjoy!

Difficult, 10 Qns, kristian88, Jul 26 03

Difficult
kristian88
922 plays

55.

  Their First Big Screen Roles! - 10 questions - 6 mins

Many of today's big movie stars started off their film careers in bit parts or uncredited roles. Others began with a bang. Can you determine the movie star from the description of his or her first movie role?

Difficult, 10 Qns, jesseg, Mar 13 06

Difficult
jesseg
3081 plays

56.

  What College Did They Go To? - 10 questions - 5 mins

Actually, pick the person that did NOT go to the College mentioned.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Sarah606, Jan 22 10

Very Difficult
Sarah606
616 plays

57.

  Celebs Who Went Greek - 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz is all about famous people and their Sororities and Fraternities.

Tough, 10 Qns, Sarah606, Sep 24 10

Tough
Sarah606
482 plays

58.

  Career Beginnings - 10 questions - 5 mins

Here is a quiz about famous people and their former jobs. ( more to follow ) Enjoy

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, steiny1, Jun 01 02

Very Difficult
steiny1
2250 plays

59.

  Celebrity Schools - 5 questions - 3 mins

Do you know your celebs? This is a quiz of where the stars went to school.

Average, 5 Qns, misskitty_87, Aug 10 16

Average
misskitty_87
2337 plays

60.

  Famous High Schools & Celebrities - 10 questions - 5 mins

Do you know these famous high schools & the celebs who attended them?

Difficult, 10 Qns, joopie, Aug 27 21

Difficult
joopie
Aug 27 21
1014 plays