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Quiz about The Life and Films of Dean Martin

The Life and Films of Dean Martin Quiz

Dean Martin was one of my favorite actors. Take this short quiz about Dino's life and films.

A multiple-choice quiz by vincegeorge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
vincegeorge

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,002

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what Ohio town was Dino Paul Crocetti born June 7, 1917? Hint

Akron

Canton

Columbus

Steubenville

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many times was Dean married? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Jerry Lewis and Dean first appear together in their "Martin and Lewis" nightclub act? Hint

1944

1950

1948

1946

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Dean and Jerry's first film together? Hint

"At War With The Army" (1950)

"Sailor Beware" (1952)

"The Stooge" (1953)

"My Friend Irma" (1949)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Martin and Lewis' last movie together? Hint

"Pardners" (1956)

"Hollywood or Bust" (1956)

"The Stooge" (1953)

"The Caddy" (1953)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What 2 movies did Dean make with John Wayne? Hint

"Rio Bravo" (1959) and "The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965)

"The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965) and "El Dorado" (1966)

"Rio Bravo" (1959) and "El Dorado" (1966)

"Big Jake" (1971) and "The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What movie did Dean star in with Rock Hudson? Hint

"Rough Night In Jericho" (1967)

"4 for Texas" (1963)

"Texas Across The River" (1966)

"Showdown" (1973)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the role Dean played in his first "Rat Pack" movie: "Ocean's Eleven" (1960)? Hint

Joey Lawford

Danny Ocean

Sam Harmon

Jimmy Williams

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Question 9 of 10

9. What recurring movie role did Dean play in "The Silencers" (1966), "Murderers' Row" (1966), "The Ambushers" (1967), and "The Wrecking Crew" ? Hint

Joe Baker

James Bond

Matt Helm

Slim Mosely

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Question 10 of 10

10. On what day did Dean die in 1995? Hint

Christmas

July 4th

His birthday

New Year's Day

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what Ohio town was Dino Paul Crocetti born June 7, 1917?

Answer: Steubenville

It was nearly midnight when Dino, who would eventually become Dean Martin, was born in this small town on the Ohio River.

2. How many times was Dean married?

Answer: 3

Elizabeth McDonald from 1941 to 1949 (4 children); Jeanne Martin from 1949 to 1973 (3 children) and Catherine Hawn from 1973 to 1976.

3. When did Jerry Lewis and Dean first appear together in their "Martin and Lewis" nightclub act?

Answer: 1946

Lewis was already booked at the 500 Club in Atlantic City in July 1946 when the male vocalist fell ill. Dean replaced him, and as they say, the rest was history.

4. What was Dean and Jerry's first film together?

Answer: "My Friend Irma" (1949)

Jerry and Dean were actually second fiddle in the movie to Marie Wilson (as Irma) and John Lund as her beau.

5. What was Martin and Lewis' last movie together?

Answer: "Hollywood or Bust" (1956)

By the time this film was made in 1956, the 2 stars were not speaking with each other. It is actually one of their best movies together.

6. What 2 movies did Dean make with John Wayne?

Answer: "Rio Bravo" (1959) and "The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965)

The Duke and Dino starred together in "Rio Bravo"; Dino sang in the movie with Ricky Nelson. Later, Duke and Dino filmed "The Sons of Katie Elder" together in 1965 after Duke had cancer surgery. Dean Martin did not star in "Big Jake" or "El Dorado".

7. What movie did Dean star in with Rock Hudson?

Answer: "Showdown" (1973)

Dean and Hudson did not get along well when filming the movie, probably because of rumors of Hudson's homosexuality. It is actually a pretty good western about childhood friends now on opposite sides of the law.

8. What was the role Dean played in his first "Rat Pack" movie: "Ocean's Eleven" (1960)?

Answer: Sam Harmon

Dean plays Danny Ocean's (played of course by Frank Sinatra) friend, Sam Harmon, who sings at the Sahara and knew Danny from the service.

9. What recurring movie role did Dean play in "The Silencers" (1966), "Murderers' Row" (1966), "The Ambushers" (1967), and "The Wrecking Crew" ?

Answer: Matt Helm

Dean played the Bond-like Matt Helms, always surrounded by beautiful girls (including Stella Stevens, Ann Margret, Senta Berger and Elke Sommer) in these 4 films.

10. On what day did Dean die in 1995?

Answer: Christmas

Dean died in the company of his ex-wife Jeanne on Christmas Day 1995. His mother had also died on Christmas Day many years before.

Source: Author vincegeorge

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