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Quiz about Previous Jobs Of The Rich And Famous

Previous Jobs Of The Rich And Famous Quiz

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!

A multiple-choice quiz by kristian88. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
kristian88

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,832

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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887

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 206 (3/10), Guest 78 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Born April 6, 1946 this actor had a job as a lion-cage cleaner before finding his vocation in acting. He hit his first acting job in "A Party At Kitty And Stud's" in 1970. Who is he? Hint

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Sylvester Stallone

Harrison Ford

Steven Seagal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Warren Beatty started out in his first film in 1961, it was called "The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone" but before that he had a different profession. What was it? Hint

Astronaut

Coffin Maker

Rat Catcher

Hearse Driver

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sean Connery started out acting in 1954 with the film "Lilacs In The Spring". He hit the big time in 1962 as James Bond in "Dr. No" but for who did he work before his film career started? Hint

Coffin Maker

Wigwam Builder

Debt Collector

Toilet Manufacturer

4. This actor was sacked from his job at a restaurant for eating the profits (namely six steaks in one sitting). He had his first film role with "The Tiger Makes Out" in 1967 and won an Oscar in the 70s. Hint

Gene Hackman

Dustin Hoffman

Jon Voight

Marlon Brando

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bette Midler started out life as a pineapple chunker for a fruit canning company. She then went on and starred in her first movie in 1966 with "Hawaii" and in her second movie was nominated for a best actress Oscar. Name the film. Hint

The Rose

The Bluebell

The Flowergirl

The Violet Principle

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Question 6 of 10

6. This singer worked as a slaughterhouse labourer before hitting the big time with his UK band, later going solo before embarking into tv with his own 'family' show. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jack Nicholson worked as a mailing boy before hitting the big time. He has won Oscars in the 70s, 80s and 90s. But do you know the name of the film with which his film career started? Hint

Laugh Baby Laugh

Cry Baby Killer

Cry Baby Die

Kill Baby Cry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jon Bon Jovi came from rather humble beginnings working as a Christmas decoration maker. He moved up in the world however and became successful with his band Bon Jovi and as a solo singer. He has also proved he can act and starred as Lt. Pete Emmett in which wartime film? Hint

Pearl Harbour

U-571

Saving Private Ryan

Men Of Honor

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Question 9 of 10

9. This actor worked as a gas-pump attendant before hitting the limelight in Hollywood. His first film role was in "Hail, Hero" in 1968 followed by "Adam at 6.a.m." in 1970. Who is this actor? Hint

Michael Madsen

Michael Keaton

Michael Douglas

Michael J. Fox

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Question 10 of 10

10. This hugely popular singer has released around 30 albums in his illustrious career covering five decades. He did however start out life as a grave digger. Who is he? Hint

Mick Jagger

Barry Manilow

Cliff Richard

Rod Stewart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Born April 6, 1946 this actor had a job as a lion-cage cleaner before finding his vocation in acting. He hit his first acting job in "A Party At Kitty And Stud's" in 1970. Who is he?

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

The film was later re-titled "The Italian Stallion" giving him his nickname. Sly actually received Oscar nominations for "Rocky" in 1976 for acting and screenplay.

2. Warren Beatty started out in his first film in 1961, it was called "The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone" but before that he had a different profession. What was it?

Answer: Rat Catcher

Warren went on to act in many films and won an Oscar as best director for "Reds" in 1981. He is the younger brother of Shirley Maclaine too.

3. Sean Connery started out acting in 1954 with the film "Lilacs In The Spring". He hit the big time in 1962 as James Bond in "Dr. No" but for who did he work before his film career started?

Answer: Coffin Maker

He worked as a french polisher on coffins. He went on to act however and won an Oscar as best supporting actor in "The Untouchables" in 1987.

Answer: Dustin Hoffman

He won his two best actor Oscars for "Kramer vs Kramer" in 1979 and "Rain Man" in 1988. "Papillon" from 1973 is still my personal favourite of all his films.

Answer: The Rose

Bette was nominated for two Oscars as best actress. The first was for "The Rose" in 1979 and the second was for "For The Boys" in 1991.

6. This singer worked as a slaughterhouse labourer before hitting the big time with his UK band, later going solo before embarking into tv with his own 'family' show. Who is he?

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

His band was Black Sabbath and their first album went platinum (1 million copies sold) and second album went quadruple platinum. His first solo album "The Blizzard Of Ozz" also went quadruple platinum. His tv show "The Osbournes" is proving equally as popular.

7. Jack Nicholson worked as a mailing boy before hitting the big time. He has won Oscars in the 70s, 80s and 90s. But do you know the name of the film with which his film career started?

Answer: Cry Baby Killer

It was released in 1958 as a second feature. Jack has won Oscars for "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" in 1975, "Terms Of Endearment" in 1983 and "As Good As It Gets" in 1997.

Answer: U-571

He has also appeared in "Pay It Forward", "Destination Anywhere", "Sex And The City" and "Row Your Boat".

9. This actor worked as a gas-pump attendant before hitting the limelight in Hollywood. His first film role was in "Hail, Hero" in 1968 followed by "Adam at 6.a.m." in 1970. Who is this actor?

Answer: Michael Douglas

Michael went on to win an Oscar for best actor in "Wall Street" in 1987. He is probably more famous now for marrying Catherine Zeta Jones.

10. This hugely popular singer has released around 30 albums in his illustrious career covering five decades. He did however start out life as a grave digger. Who is he?

Answer: Rod Stewart

His first album was released in 1969 and entitled "The Rod Stewart Album". He then had albums in the 70s, 80s, 90s and then "It Had To Be You" in 2002.

Source: Author kristian88

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