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Tim Robbins Trivia Quiz

We know that Tim Robbins is a talented actor, but how well do we the director side of him. Here's a very short quiz about one of my favorite directors.

A multiple-choice quiz by lab*rat. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lab*rat

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
42,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
814

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (7/10), Andyboy2021 (10/10), Guest 51 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Tim Robbins directorial debut? Hint

'Dead Man Walking'

None of these

'Bob Roberts'

'Cradle Will Rock'

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tim Robbins wrote the screenplays for all the movies that he has directed.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times during the 1990s was Tim Robbins been nominated for an Academy Award for best director? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. For which movie did he receive an Academy Award Nomination? Hint

'Cradle Will Rock'

None of these

'Dead Man Walking'

'Bob Roberts'

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Cradle Will Rock", "Dead Man Walking", and "Bob Roberts": which actress has appeared in all three of these Tim Robbins films? Hint

Susan Sarandon

Joan Cusack

Gretchen Mol

Vanessa Redgrave

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the movie 'Bob Roberts' the title character is a well known folk singer. The titles of his albums are taken from what real live singer? Hint

Billy Gilman

Bryan Adams

Bob Dylan

Shaggy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which long time friend did Robbins get to play Nelson Rockafeller in 'Cradle Will Rock'? Hint

Bill Murray

John Cusack

Cary Elwes

Alan Rickman

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Tim Robbins middle name? Hint

Christopher

Francis

James

Ryan

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was Robbins born? Hint

October 16, 1963

October 16, 1953

October 16, 1968

October 16, 1958

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Question 10 of 10

10. What state was Robbins born in? Hint

California

Vermont

New York

Florida

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Tim Robbins directorial debut?

Answer: 'Bob Roberts'

Robbins also starred in 'Bob Roberts'.

2. Tim Robbins wrote the screenplays for all the movies that he has directed.

Answer: True

3. How many times during the 1990s was Tim Robbins been nominated for an Academy Award for best director?

Answer: 1

"Dead Man Walking" (1995).

4. For which movie did he receive an Academy Award Nomination?

Answer: 'Dead Man Walking'

5. "Cradle Will Rock", "Dead Man Walking", and "Bob Roberts": which actress has appeared in all three of these Tim Robbins films?

Answer: Susan Sarandon

Sarandon was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in 'Dead Man Walking'. The other three all had small parts in 'Cradle Will Rock'.

6. In the movie 'Bob Roberts' the title character is a well known folk singer. The titles of his albums are taken from what real live singer?

Answer: Bob Dylan

7. Which long time friend did Robbins get to play Nelson Rockafeller in 'Cradle Will Rock'?

Answer: John Cusack

John Cusack also plays a small role in 'Bob Roberts'.

8. What is Tim Robbins middle name?

Answer: Francis

His full name is Timothy Francis Robbins.

9. When was Robbins born?

Answer: October 16, 1958

10. What state was Robbins born in?

Answer: California

Robbins was born in West Covina, California.

Source: Author lab*rat

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