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Quiz about Celebrities Born In Yorkshire

Celebrities Born In Yorkshire Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about celebrities who were born in Yorkshire. Many thanks for playing.

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

Author
demurechicky

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,250

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (9/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 2 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The actor James Mason was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, on 15th May 1909. He received 3 Academy Award nominations. For which of the following films did he NOT receive a nomination? Hint

"A Star Is Born" (1954)

"The Verdict" (1982)

"Lolita" (1962)

"Georgy Girl" (1966)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actor, who portrayed Captain Jean Luc-Picard in the "Star Trek" television series, was born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire on 13th July 1940? Hint

Patrick Macnee

Patrick Kennedy

Patrick Mower

Patrick Stewart

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which actor, born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on 17th April 1959, played the part of Alec Trevelyan in the James Bond film "Goldeneye", which was released in 1995?
Hint

Sean Connery

Sean Patrick Flanery

Sean Penn

Sean Bean

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Question 4 of 10

4. Actor Charles Laughton, was born in the North Yorkshire coastal town of Scarborough on 1st July 1899. He received an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for which film? Hint

"Jamaica Inn" (1939)

"Mutiny on the Bounty" (1935)

"The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933)

"Witness for the Prosecution" (1957)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The well known comedian, Ernie Wise, was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on 27th November 1925. He was one half of the much loved comedy duo, "Morecambe and Wise". What was Ernie's birth name? Hint

Ernest Wise

Ernest Wisecrack

Ernest Wiseman

Ernest Wisehouse

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Question 6 of 10

6. Actor and Comedian, Adrian "Ade" Edmondson, was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on 24th January 1957. He is best known for his roles as Vivyan Basterd in "The Young Ones", which was broadcast on British television between 1982 and 1984, and Eddie Hitler in "Bottom", which was broadcast between 1991 and 1995. Which British comedienne did he marry in 1985? Hint

Victoria Wood

Dawn French

Jennifer Saunders

Julie Walters

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Question 7 of 10

7. Actress Dame Judi Dench, was born in York, North Yorkshire, on 9th December 1934. In 1971 she married actor Michael Williams and remained married to him until his death from lung cancer in 2001. In which British television series did she star with Michael Williams? Hint

The Good Life

A Fine Romance

Ever Decreasing Circles

Rising Damp

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Question 8 of 10

8. English glamour model, Nell McAndrew, was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on 6th November 1973. She has had a successful television career hosting several shows on British television, which include "It's a Knockout" and "Racing Rivals". In which TV reality show was she a contestant in 2002? Hint

Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes

Dancing on Ice

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which well know celebrity chef, who was born in Malton, North Yorkshire on 30th June 1972, hosts the BBC 1 cookery show, "Saturday Kitchen"? Hint

Antony Worral Thompson

James Martin

Gregg Wallace

Ainsley Harriott

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Question 10 of 10

10. Actor Tom Courtenay, who was born in Hull, East Yorskhire, on 25th February 1937, received a Knighthood in February 2001.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The actor James Mason was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, on 15th May 1909. He received 3 Academy Award nominations. For which of the following films did he NOT receive a nomination?

Answer: "Lolita" (1962)

James Mason, was born James Neville Mason. He was a Conscientious Objector during Word War II, which caused a rift in his family. Sixteen years after his death his ashes were buried in Corsier-Sur-Vevey, in Vaud, Switzerland. The remains of Charlie Chaplin are buried near by.

2. Which actor, who portrayed Captain Jean Luc-Picard in the "Star Trek" television series, was born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire on 13th July 1940?

Answer: Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart also played Professor Charles Xavier in the film "X-Men", which was first released in 2000. He has voiced numerous characters in several films, including the animated swashbuckling pirate book, in "The Pagemaster" (1994), and Mr Woolensworth, in the film "Chicken Little" (2005)

3. Which actor, born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on 17th April 1959, played the part of Alec Trevelyan in the James Bond film "Goldeneye", which was released in 1995?

Answer: Sean Bean

Sean Bean was married to actress Georgina Sutcliffe on 19th February 2008. It was his fourth marriage. He is an avid supporter of Sheffield United football club and, until 2007, he was a Director of the club.

4. Actor Charles Laughton, was born in the North Yorkshire coastal town of Scarborough on 1st July 1899. He received an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for which film?

Answer: "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933)

This was his only Oscar. Charles Laughton received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role, for his portrayal of Captain William Bligh in "Mutiny on the Bounty", and for his portrayal of Sir Wilfred Robarts in "Witness for the Prosection" (1957). He became an American citizen in 1950.

5. The well known comedian, Ernie Wise, was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, on 27th November 1925. He was one half of the much loved comedy duo, "Morecambe and Wise". What was Ernie's birth name?

Answer: Ernest Wiseman

"The Morecambe and Wise Show" was first broadcast on British television in 1968, by the BBC. The duo remained with the BBC until 1978, when they moved to ITV until 1983. Eric Morecambe, who was born John Eric Bartholomew, in Morecambe (hence the name), Lancashire, on 14th May 1926, sadly passed away on 28th May 1984, thus ending the partnership with Ernie Wise, which was forged in 1941.

Answer: Jennifer Saunders

Adrian Edmonson also co wrote the TV series "Bottom", with Rik Mayall, his co star and comedy partner. They met at Manchester University, whilst studying drama in 1976. In 1986, together with his co-stars from "The Young Ones", he teamed up with Cliff Richard, and had a number one single in the British Charts, with "Living Doll", the proceeds of which went to Comic Relief.

Answer: A Fine Romance

"A Fine Romance", was broadcast on British television between 1981 and 1984. Judi Dench has won numerous awards for her acting, including an Academy Award in 1999, for "Best Supporting Actress", in the film, "Shakespeare in Love", for which she also received a BAFTA award.

Answer: I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here

Nell McAndrew was born, Tracey Jane McAndrew. In 1998, she became the official "Lara Croft" model for the popular "Tomb Raider" game. She was sacked from this role in 1999 as she posed nude for the front cover of Playboy magazine.

9. Which well know celebrity chef, who was born in Malton, North Yorkshire on 30th June 1972, hosts the BBC 1 cookery show, "Saturday Kitchen"?

Answer: James Martin

James Martin holds the world record for carrot chopping. In 2005, he chopped 515 grams of carrots in one minute, in a "Ready, Steady Cook", "Children in Need" special. He also appeared on "Strictly Come Dancing" as a contestant in 2005, in which he came fourth.

10. Actor Tom Courtenay, who was born in Hull, East Yorskhire, on 25th February 1937, received a Knighthood in February 2001.

Answer: True

Tom Courtenay received his Knighthood, for services the the cinema and theatre. He has starred in many films, including, "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" (1962) and "Dr. Zhivago" (1965). In 2003 he became the President of Hull City supporter's club.

Source: Author demurechicky

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