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Quiz about The Film History of Morgan Freeman

The Film History of Morgan Freeman Quiz

Here are ten random trivia questions about one of the most distinguished and enjoyable actors in Hollywood. Have fun!

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

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,953

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1846

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (9/10), Guest 174 (6/10), angostura (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. For which film did Morgan Freeman win his first Oscar? Hint

Hard Rain

Lean on Me

Million Dollar Baby

The Unforgiven

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the character Morgan Freeman portrayed in the 1989 drama 'Lean on Me'? Hint

John Burress

Ethan Hamilton

Ray Jackson

Joe Clark

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which movie did Morgan Freeman first work alongside director/actor Clint Eastwood? Hint

Every Which Way But Loose

The Outlaw Josie Wales

Unforgiven

Million Dollar Baby

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which of his films did Morgan Freeman appear, alongside Denzel Washington and Matthew Broderick, as Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins?

Answer: (One Word Title)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Morgan Freeman has had many distinguished roles, but perhaps none more so when he first appeared as 'God'. In which 2003 movie did he play the Almighty himself? Hint

Dreamcatcher

Bruce Almighty

Levity

The Big Bounce

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1994 film 'The Shawshank Redemption', Morgan Freeman plays a prison inmate named Ellis Boyd Redding. What's the character's nickname? Hint

Red

Lefty

Brutus

Bad Boy

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1989, Morgan Freeman was paired up with which actress as Daisy Werthan in the charming drama/comedy 'Driving Miss Daisy'? Hint

Betty White

Helen Hayes

Bea Arthur

Jessica Tandy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Much of Morgan Freeman's career has been made in doing crime thrillers. Take for example the film 'Se7en', released in 1995 and directed by whom? Hint

Paul Anderson

Tony Scott

David Fincher

Frank Darabont

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which movie does Morgan Freeman play Tom Beck, the President of the United States? Hint

The Sum of All Fears

Deep Impact

Outbreak

War of the Worlds

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the film 'Amistad', Morgan Freeman plays an abolitionist named Joadson. Who directed Freeman in this beatifully filmed piece of cinema? Hint

Sidney Lumet

Stanley Kubrick

David Anspaugh

Steven Spielberg

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Mar 30 2024 : Guest 51: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For which film did Morgan Freeman win his first Oscar?

Answer: Million Dollar Baby

Morgan Freeman was nominated three times for Oscars (1988: 'Street Smart', 1990: 'Driving Miss Daisy' and 1995: 'Shawshank Redemption') before finally winning in 2005 for 'Million Dollar Baby'. In that film, he played a retired boxer, who helped bring a young woman with boxing dreams into the gym of his former boxing trainer.

2. What was the name of the character Morgan Freeman portrayed in the 1989 drama 'Lean on Me'?

Answer: Joe Clark

Morgan Freeman's rendition of Principal 'Crazy' Joe Clark was simply marvelous. Joe Clark was a principal who helped revive a decaying school called Eastside High in Paterson, New Jersey.

3. In which movie did Morgan Freeman first work alongside director/actor Clint Eastwood?

Answer: Unforgiven

Morgan Freeman first collaborated with Clint Eastwood in the 1992 film 'Unforgiven'. The two of them again teamed up for the 2004 film 'Million Dollar Baby'. Both won Oscars for the latter film, while only Eastwood won an Oscar for the former film.

4. In which of his films did Morgan Freeman appear, alongside Denzel Washington and Matthew Broderick, as Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins?

Answer: Glory

'Glory' is the story of a black regiment called up to serve on the Union side of the U.S. Civil War. Also appearing in the film: Cary Elwes, Andre Braugher and Jihmi Kennedy.

This may well be Morgan Freeman's greatest performance.

5. Morgan Freeman has had many distinguished roles, but perhaps none more so when he first appeared as 'God'. In which 2003 movie did he play the Almighty himself?

Answer: Bruce Almighty

In 'Bruce Almighty', Freeman, as God, decides to hand over his powers to a regular guy named Bruce (Jim Carrey). The expected hilarity ensues.

6. In the 1994 film 'The Shawshank Redemption', Morgan Freeman plays a prison inmate named Ellis Boyd Redding. What's the character's nickname?

Answer: Red

Morgan Freeman is wonderful as Redding, who is nicknamed 'Red' because he's Irish (or so he says). Morgan Freeman also provides the narration for this extremely popular film.

7. In 1989, Morgan Freeman was paired up with which actress as Daisy Werthan in the charming drama/comedy 'Driving Miss Daisy'?

Answer: Jessica Tandy

Both Freeman and Tandy were nominated for Oscars for their performances in this film, but only Tandy won (Best Actress).

8. Much of Morgan Freeman's career has been made in doing crime thrillers. Take for example the film 'Se7en', released in 1995 and directed by whom?

Answer: David Fincher

Morgan Freeman is teamed up with Brad Pitt, both as detectives, in the David Fincher's first big film success. Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey also appear alongside Freeman.

9. In which movie does Morgan Freeman play Tom Beck, the President of the United States?

Answer: Deep Impact

Robert Duvall, Elijah Wood and Vanessa Redgrave, among an all-star cast, also appear in this movie with Freeman. In this story, a comet will shortly hit Earth, and Morgan Freeman is forced to announce that only a select few individuals will be selected to survive.

10. In the film 'Amistad', Morgan Freeman plays an abolitionist named Joadson. Who directed Freeman in this beatifully filmed piece of cinema?

Answer: Steven Spielberg

Morgan Freeman gives a low-key, but wonderful performance as Joadson in this film. He appears alongside Anthony Hopkins and Djimon Hounsou in this movie.

I hope you enjoyed this quiz, thank you for playing.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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