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C.Thomas Howell Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Sodaboy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Sodaboy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,391

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
571

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (16/20), Guest 71 (17/20), Guest 66 (10/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. For what does the C. in C. Thomas Howell's name stand? Hint

Craig

Christopher

Carl

Connor

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Question 2 of 20

2. When and where was C. Thomas Howell born? Hint

1966 in Van Nuys, CA

1964 in New Rochelle, NY

1966 in San Diego, CA

1965 in Las Vegas, NV

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was C. Thomas Howell's first feature film? Hint

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

Jaws 2

Return Of The Jedi

E.T - Extra Terrestrial

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Question 4 of 20

4. Before C. Thomas Howell decided to become an actor, what was his original career plan? Hint

Veterinarian

Male Model

Rodeo Rider

Gynecologist

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Question 5 of 20

5. What is C. Thomas Howell's father's occupation? Hint

Stunt performer and co-ordinator

Policeman

Plumber

Horse Breeder

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which character did C. Thomas Howell pursue in the 1982 teenage movie 'The Outsiders'? Hint

Johnny Cade

Sodapop Curtis

Dallas Winston

Ponyboy Curtis

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Question 7 of 20

7. C. Thomas Howell and his wife, Sylvie, had their ____ child when Liam West was born in 2001? Hint

2nd

4th

3rd

5th

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Question 8 of 20

8. With which 'Outsiders' cast member did C. Thomas Howell star in 'Red Dawn'? Hint

Rob Lowe

Matt Dillon

Patrick Swayze

Tom Cruise

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Question 9 of 20

9. How old was C. Thomas Howell when he made his debut in a short lived television show? Hint

5 years old

6 years old

4 years old

11 years old

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Question 10 of 20

10. What was the name of the actress C. Thomas Howell married in 1986, and in which movie did they first appear together? Hint

Kelly Preston - 'Secret Admirer'

Lea Thompson - 'Red Dawn'

Diane Lane - 'The Outsiders'

Rae Dawn Chong - 'Soul Man'

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Question 11 of 20

11. In which two films did C.Thomas Howell and his father work together? Hint

'The Hitcher' and 'St. Elmos Fire'

'Air Force One' and 'E.T'

'Red Dawn' and 'Secret Admirer'

'Secret Admirer' and 'The Outsiders'

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Question 12 of 20

12. When C. Thomas Howell married Sylvia it was his _________ marriage? Hint

3rd

4th

1st

2nd

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Question 13 of 20

13. When and where did 'The Outsiders' start filming? Hint

April 1, 1983 in Virginia

March 15, 1982 in Dallas

March 29, 1982 in Tulsa

July 6, 1981 in Colorado

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Question 14 of 20

14. In 1985 with which actress was C. Thomas Howell romantically involved? Hint

Elizabeth Shue

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Lori Laughlin

Kelly Preston

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Question 15 of 20

15. In what year did C. Thomas Howell win the 'Best Young Artist Award'? Hint

1983

1984

1985

1986

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Question 16 of 20

16. For which character did C. Thomas Howell try out in 'St.Elmos Fire'? Hint

Larry

Kirby

Billy Hixx

Kevin

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which band named one of their songs 'C.Thomas Howell as the Soul Man'? Hint

Sex Pistols

Simple Minds

The Cure

Botch

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Question 18 of 20

18. What is the name of the prequel to 'Gettysburg' (1993)? Hint

Before the Battlefield

Sergants and Lieutenants

Gods and Generals

Gettysburg 2

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Question 19 of 20

19. What is C. Thomas Howell mother's name? Hint

Shelly

Linda

Diane

Candice

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Question 20 of 20

20. What is the full name of C. Thomas Howell's character in 'Red Dawn'? Hint

Danny Eckert

Robert Morrison

Robert Morris

Matt Eckert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For what does the C. in C. Thomas Howell's name stand?

Answer: Christopher

Christopher is the name of his father.

2. When and where was C. Thomas Howell born?

Answer: 1966 in Van Nuys, CA

He lives in a house just a few blocks from where he was raised.

3. What was C. Thomas Howell's first feature film?

Answer: E.T - Extra Terrestrial

He was originally chosen for this movie because of his bicycle skills, but his good looks gave him the part in the movie.

4. Before C. Thomas Howell decided to become an actor, what was his original career plan?

Answer: Rodeo Rider

He was the Junior Champion for three years 1978-79-80.

5. What is C. Thomas Howell's father's occupation?

Answer: Stunt performer and co-ordinator

C.Thomas has followed in his father's footsteps.

6. Which character did C. Thomas Howell pursue in the 1982 teenage movie 'The Outsiders'?

Answer: Johnny Cade

C.Thomas really wanted and auditioned for the part of Johnny Cade, but Francis Ford Coppola thought he would be better playing Ponyboy Curtis. I believe his pretty boy looks also helped.

7. C. Thomas Howell and his wife, Sylvie, had their ____ child when Liam West was born in 2001?

Answer: 2nd

Liam West was born on April 24, 2001. The couple's oldest child is Isabelle who was born in 1992.

8. With which 'Outsiders' cast member did C. Thomas Howell star in 'Red Dawn'?

Answer: Patrick Swayze

In 1984, C. Thomas and Patrick Swayze starred in 'Red Dawn' and 'Grandview USA' together.

9. How old was C. Thomas Howell when he made his debut in a short lived television show?

Answer: 4 years old

This show was Brian Keith's 'Little People'.

10. What was the name of the actress C. Thomas Howell married in 1986, and in which movie did they first appear together?

Answer: Rae Dawn Chong - 'Soul Man'

They were married for four years before splitting in 1990. He fell in love with Rae Dawn while he was filming 'Red Dawn'.

11. In which two films did C.Thomas Howell and his father work together?

Answer: 'Red Dawn' and 'Secret Admirer'

C. Thomas acted in both of these and his father was the stunt coordinator.

12. When C. Thomas Howell married Sylvia it was his _________ marriage?

Answer: 2nd

His previous wife was Rae Dawn Chong ("Soul Man").

13. When and where did 'The Outsiders' start filming?

Answer: March 29, 1982 in Tulsa

'The Outsiders' was supposed to be released in October of '82, but got put off until March 15, 1983.

14. In 1985 with which actress was C. Thomas Howell romantically involved?

Answer: Lori Laughlin

This relationship blossomed while they were starring in the 1985 romantic comedy, 'Secret Admirer'.

15. In what year did C. Thomas Howell win the 'Best Young Artist Award'?

Answer: 1984

'The Outsiders' was also nominated as one of the best pictures of the year. Co-star, Matt Dillon, was also in the running for his performance in 'Rumble Fish'.

16. For which character did C. Thomas Howell try out in 'St.Elmos Fire'?

Answer: Kirby

C. Thomas didn't get the part of Kirby because he was too young. His friend, Emilio Estevez, got the part and there was no hostility between them.

17. Which band named one of their songs 'C.Thomas Howell as the Soul Man'?

Answer: Botch

18. What is the name of the prequel to 'Gettysburg' (1993)?

Answer: Gods and Generals

Robert Duvall is taking over Martin Sheen's character because Sheen is busy filming 'The West Wing'.

19. What is C. Thomas Howell mother's name?

Answer: Candice

She totally supports her son's career. She claims she's very proud of him. How nice! :)

20. What is the full name of C. Thomas Howell's character in 'Red Dawn'?

Answer: Robert Morris

That was a simple one for all the people who have seen 'Red Dawn'.

Source: Author Sodaboy

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