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Quiz about Celebrities with Variations of the Name Shawn
Quiz about Celebrities with Variations of the Name Shawn

Celebrities with Variations of the Name Shawn Quiz


My name is Shawn and over the years have had my name spelled consistently wrong. This quiz is about celebrities and stars whose name includes Shawn, Shaun, or Sean. How well can you pick the right name? Let's find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by ghosttowner. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ghosttowner
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
315,117
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
838
Last 3 plays: matthewpokemon (10/10), Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 199 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Known primarily as a gymnast who captured the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, she also was the champion of "Dancing With the Stars" in 2009. Her last name is Johnson, how do you spell her first name?

Answer: (One Word (Shawn, Sean or Shaun))
Question 2 of 10
2. This man is the sometimes controversial television personality on Fox News. His last name is Hannity, how is his first name spelled? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. With his number one hit "Da Doo Ron Ron" in 1977, this member of the Cassidy family tried to capture some of the magic of his older half-brother, David. How does he spell his first name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sean Young has been in more than forty films and won a "Razzie" for worst actress in "A Kiss Before Dying". However, one of her most prominent and successful roles was the lead opposite Harrison Ford in which movie from 1982? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This professional wrestler, known as the "Heartbreak Kid" and "The Show Stopper" has the last name Michaels, with a first name that fits this quiz and is spelled how? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. An Academy Award winner for best actor in "Milk" and "Mystic River, this man's first name is Sean. What is his last name?

Answer: (One Word - four letters)
Question 7 of 10
7. This famous rapper has been known as "Puff Daddy," "P. Diddy" and "Diddy" during his career. What is his real name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Ah, Sean Connery. He has had so many memorable films and roles, including James Bond. However, in 1974, he starred in a strange science fiction movie in which he portrayed Zed. What was the name of this film? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This comedian and actor appeared in such classics as "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and "The Producers". His career ended in 1987, when he literally died on stage from a massive heart attack during a stand up comedy act. His first name is Dick, what is his last name?

Answer: (One Word - (Shaun, Shawn or Sean))
Question 10 of 10
10. Sean Astin has had many memorable roles in films since his first movie "The Goonies" in 1985, including Sam in the "Lord of the Rings" movies. The movie "Rudy" is considered one of better sports movies made (can't you hear the chant in the background?). What university was Rudy determined to play football for? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Known primarily as a gymnast who captured the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, she also was the champion of "Dancing With the Stars" in 2009. Her last name is Johnson, how do you spell her first name?

Answer: Shawn

Shawn Johnson also won the gold medal in 2008 on the balance beam. In addition, she was the world all-around champion, won gold in the floor exercise and team all-around at the 2007 World Championships.
2. This man is the sometimes controversial television personality on Fox News. His last name is Hannity, how is his first name spelled?

Answer: Sean

Sean Hannity is a politically conservative commentator who hosts radio and television shows. He has had two New York Times bestselling books and, in 2003, established a series of "Freedom Concerts" that raise money for college scholarships for children of wounded and killed soldiers.
3. With his number one hit "Da Doo Ron Ron" in 1977, this member of the Cassidy family tried to capture some of the magic of his older half-brother, David. How does he spell his first name?

Answer: Shaun

From 1977 to 1980, Shaun Cassidy made six albums and had sold out concert tours. He made a big splash on television as one of the Hardy boys on the show "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries". Cassidy later became a prominent writer and producer of television shows including "Cold Case".
4. Sean Young has been in more than forty films and won a "Razzie" for worst actress in "A Kiss Before Dying". However, one of her most prominent and successful roles was the lead opposite Harrison Ford in which movie from 1982?

Answer: Blade Runner

In "Blade Runner", Young plays Rachael, a replicant who believes herself to be human. Harrison Ford's character eventually falls in love with her and at the end, the hunter and the hunted leave together. The film was voted 97th in the 2007 American Film Institute's best 100 film rankings.
5. This professional wrestler, known as the "Heartbreak Kid" and "The Show Stopper" has the last name Michaels, with a first name that fits this quiz and is spelled how?

Answer: Shawn

Shawn Michaels began his career in 1984 and has spent most of it with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), later called World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He is one of the superstars of wrestling and has had many world titles during his career. His finishing move is "sweet chin music".
6. An Academy Award winner for best actor in "Milk" and "Mystic River, this man's first name is Sean. What is his last name?

Answer: Penn

Sean Penn's first appearance was in a 1974 episode of "Little House on the Prairie". His first film appearance was in the movie "Taps" in 1981, although most will fondly remember his appearance as Jeff Spicoli in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High".
7. This famous rapper has been known as "Puff Daddy," "P. Diddy" and "Diddy" during his career. What is his real name?

Answer: Sean Combs

Sean Combs was first known as "Puff Daddy" when he first began working in the music business in 1988, and when his first album was released in 1997. He has won three Grammys and started a successful clothing line. He is one of the most successful and wealthy rappers, with a 2006 value of $346 million.
8. Ah, Sean Connery. He has had so many memorable films and roles, including James Bond. However, in 1974, he starred in a strange science fiction movie in which he portrayed Zed. What was the name of this film?

Answer: Zardoz

Zardoz takes place in the year 2293. The world is inhabited by Eternals and Brutals. Some of the Brutals are Exterminators, like Zed. They worship the god Zardoz, which is represented by a flying stone head (really!). Ultimately, the Brutals wipe out most of the Eternals in a climatic final battle in which the Eternals beg to be killed to escape their boring immortal lives.
9. This comedian and actor appeared in such classics as "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and "The Producers". His career ended in 1987, when he literally died on stage from a massive heart attack during a stand up comedy act. His first name is Dick, what is his last name?

Answer: Shawn

Dick Shawn broke into the movie business in 1956 with the film "The Opposite Sex". One of his most memorable roles was as actor Lorenzo St. Dubois, who portrayed Adolph Hitler in the play "Springtime for Hitler", in the movie "The Producers". When he collapsed and died on stage in 1987, the audience thought it was all part of the act. Unfortunately, it wasn't.
10. Sean Astin has had many memorable roles in films since his first movie "The Goonies" in 1985, including Sam in the "Lord of the Rings" movies. The movie "Rudy" is considered one of better sports movies made (can't you hear the chant in the background?). What university was Rudy determined to play football for?

Answer: Notre Dame

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger played on the practice squad for Notre Dame. It wasn't until the last home game of his senior season that he finally got to play, for two plays. However, to the delight of the crowd, he sacked the quarterback on the last play. Ruettiger was the first player ever to be carried off the field by his teammates.
Source: Author ghosttowner

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