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Quiz about Wales and the Welsh in Hollywood
Quiz about Wales and the Welsh in Hollywood

Wales and the Welsh in Hollywood. Quiz


As a Welsh person myself, I felt a strong desire to create a Welsh-orientated quiz. Questions will cover movies filmed or set in Wales, as well as the Welsh movie stars that have cracked Hollywood. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by poshprice. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
poshprice
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
298,659
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Having starred in numerous Hollywood hits, such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Evita" and "The Brothers Grimm", this Flintshire born actor is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Governor Weatherby Swann in Disney's swashbuckler series, "Pirates of the Caribbean". What is the name of this actor?
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Question 2 of 10
2. This 1995 movie, starring Hugh Grant and Tara Fitzgerald, is set in the fictional Welsh village of Ffynnon Garw. Filmed on location in mid Wales, (in the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant), it focuses on a small community's determination to transform a hill into a mountain. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On July 22nd, 1968, this actor was born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in Wales. His movies include "The 51st State", "Human Nature", "Kevin and Perry Go Large" and the cult, black comedy "Twin Town", which was both filmed and produced in Wales. However he is probably best remembered for his breakout role as the eccentric and hygienically challenged, Spike, in "Notting Hill". What is the name of this actor? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This legendary Welsh actor was born in the village of Pontrhydyfen, Wales, to a working class family. He had roles in movies such as "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?","The Night of the Iguana", and "Where Eagles Dare". However the majority are most likely to remember him as Antony, in the 1963 version of "Cleopatra", in which he worked, (for the first time), with his future wife, Elizabeth Taylor. Who is the actor I am describing? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This award-winning actor hails from Port Talbot in Wales, and is best known for his convincing performance as the cannibalistic serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, (for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor), in the 1991 movie, "The Silence of the Lambs". He has also appeared in movies such as "Fracture", "Beowulf", "Meet Joe Black", and "The Mask of Zorro", and prior to appearing on the silver screen, he had a successful career on stage. What is the name of this actor? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This 1941 movie, directed by John Ford, chronicles the lives of the Morgan family, and depicts the trials and tribulations of life in the small coal mining valley of Cwm Rhondda, South Wales. The winner of five Oscars, its stars include Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Anna Lee, Donald Crisp, and Roddy McDowall. Told in flashback form, this movie is narrated by Huw Morgan, (now middle-aged), who has decided to leave this coal mining valley forever. What is the name of this movie? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Born in Llwydcoed, South Wales, this actor's first international movie role was as Fifth Officer Harold Lowe, in the 1997 blockbuster, "Titanic". Also starring in "Solomon & Gaenor", "Black Hawk Down" and "King Arthur", he is particulary well known for his role as Mister Fantastic, in the "Fantastic Four" movies. What is the name of this actor? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On August 23rd, 1894, this stage and silent screen actor was born in Llanelli, South Wales. At the age of sixteen he walked from Llanelli to London in search of a career in acting, and after enjoying a successful stage career in the UK, he moved to the US, where he went on to star in forty-five silent movies, such as "Enemies of Women", "The Spanish Dancer", and "The Chorus Girl's Romance". What is the name of this often forgotten Welsh actor? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On March 21st, 1946, this actor was born in Colwyn Bay, Wales, to an American mother and an English father. His movies include "Hot Fuzz", "Flash Gordon", "The Lion in Winter" and "American Outlaws", but he is arguably best known as the first Welsh James Bond, having starred in both "The Living Daylights" and "Licence To Kill". What is the name of this actor? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This award winning Welsh actress hails from Swansea in South Wales, and has starred in many Hollywood movies, including "The Mask of Zorro", "Traffic", "Entrapment" and "The Terminal". However she is probably best known for her portrayal of Velma Kelly, (for which she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress), in the 2002 adaptation of the musical, "Chicago". What is the name of this actress? Hint



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1. Having starred in numerous Hollywood hits, such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Evita" and "The Brothers Grimm", this Flintshire born actor is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Governor Weatherby Swann in Disney's swashbuckler series, "Pirates of the Caribbean". What is the name of this actor?

Answer: Jonathan Pryce

John Price, (later changed to Jonathan Pryce), was born in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, on June 1st 1947. Much of his early career was spent on the stage, and he was cast in many notable productions, such as "Hamlet", "Miss Saigon", "Oliver!" and "My Fair Lady". In fact, it was not until 1976 that he made his movie debut, which was in "Voyage of the Damned" and also starred Faye Dunaway.
2. This 1995 movie, starring Hugh Grant and Tara Fitzgerald, is set in the fictional Welsh village of Ffynnon Garw. Filmed on location in mid Wales, (in the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant), it focuses on a small community's determination to transform a hill into a mountain. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain

According to Wikipedia, "The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain" is based on a story that the writer and director of the film, (Christopher Monger), heard from his grandfather. This story focuses on the village of Taffs Well, (which is in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales), and more specifically, its nearby mountain.

In fact, as Wikipedia notes, the only reason that Taffs Well wasn't used during filming was due to the "20th century urbanisation of the area".
3. On July 22nd, 1968, this actor was born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in Wales. His movies include "The 51st State", "Human Nature", "Kevin and Perry Go Large" and the cult, black comedy "Twin Town", which was both filmed and produced in Wales. However he is probably best remembered for his breakout role as the eccentric and hygienically challenged, Spike, in "Notting Hill". What is the name of this actor?

Answer: Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans' first language is Welsh, and prior to embarking on a career in the movie industry, he actually appeared in many Welsh language television programmes. He presented the children's quiz show, "Sdwnsh", and was also involved in the sketch comedy show, "Pobol y Chyff".
4. This legendary Welsh actor was born in the village of Pontrhydyfen, Wales, to a working class family. He had roles in movies such as "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?","The Night of the Iguana", and "Where Eagles Dare". However the majority are most likely to remember him as Antony, in the 1963 version of "Cleopatra", in which he worked, (for the first time), with his future wife, Elizabeth Taylor. Who is the actor I am describing?

Answer: Richard Burton

The twelfth of thirteen children, Richard Burton went on to have a successful stage, television and film career, spanning four decades. It was he who provided the voice of the narrator in both "Under Milk Wood" and the 1964 masterpiece, "Zulu". Yet despite his many contributions to the movie industry, he never won an Oscar.
5. This award-winning actor hails from Port Talbot in Wales, and is best known for his convincing performance as the cannibalistic serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, (for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor), in the 1991 movie, "The Silence of the Lambs". He has also appeared in movies such as "Fracture", "Beowulf", "Meet Joe Black", and "The Mask of Zorro", and prior to appearing on the silver screen, he had a successful career on stage. What is the name of this actor?

Answer: Anthony Hopkins

In 1958, Anthony Hopkins was actually called up for National Service, and became a Royal Artillery man, affectionately known to his friends as 'Gunner' Hopkins. But as soon as this was over he returned to his first love, acting. Following National Service he acted in a few small plays, before moving to London, where he joined the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
6. This 1941 movie, directed by John Ford, chronicles the lives of the Morgan family, and depicts the trials and tribulations of life in the small coal mining valley of Cwm Rhondda, South Wales. The winner of five Oscars, its stars include Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Anna Lee, Donald Crisp, and Roddy McDowall. Told in flashback form, this movie is narrated by Huw Morgan, (now middle-aged), who has decided to leave this coal mining valley forever. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: How Green Was My Valley

According to Wikipedia, John Ford, the director of "How Green Was My Valley", "wanted to shoot the movie in Wales, but events in Europe during World War II made this impossible", and so "he built a replica of the mining town at the nearly 3,000-acre Fox Ranch in Malibu Canyon".

Moreover in 1990, the film was "selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant'".
7. Born in Llwydcoed, South Wales, this actor's first international movie role was as Fifth Officer Harold Lowe, in the 1997 blockbuster, "Titanic". Also starring in "Solomon & Gaenor", "Black Hawk Down" and "King Arthur", he is particulary well known for his role as Mister Fantastic, in the "Fantastic Four" movies. What is the name of this actor?

Answer: Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd's first language is Welsh, and he is fiercely patriotic. He was educated through the medium of Welsh, and played the oboe for South Glamorgan's Youth Orchestra during his teenage years. He also competed in many singing competitions, and even won one at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
8. On August 23rd, 1894, this stage and silent screen actor was born in Llanelli, South Wales. At the age of sixteen he walked from Llanelli to London in search of a career in acting, and after enjoying a successful stage career in the UK, he moved to the US, where he went on to star in forty-five silent movies, such as "Enemies of Women", "The Spanish Dancer", and "The Chorus Girl's Romance". What is the name of this often forgotten Welsh actor?

Answer: Gareth Hughes

According to the Silent Era website, towards the end of the 1930s Gareth Hughes turned his back on the movie industry. Changing his name to Brother David, he shunned acting completely and focused on his new life as a missionary instead. He never acted afterwards, and dedicated the next fourteen years of his life to his work as a missionary to the Paiute Indians.
9. On March 21st, 1946, this actor was born in Colwyn Bay, Wales, to an American mother and an English father. His movies include "Hot Fuzz", "Flash Gordon", "The Lion in Winter" and "American Outlaws", but he is arguably best known as the first Welsh James Bond, having starred in both "The Living Daylights" and "Licence To Kill". What is the name of this actor?

Answer: Timothy Dalton

Bizarrely, according to the IMDb website, in 1976, when Dalton appeared in an episode of "Charlie's Angels" (entitled "Fallen Angel"), his character, "Damien Roth, is referred to as being like James Bond, which was eight years before Dalton's first Bond outing".
10. This award winning Welsh actress hails from Swansea in South Wales, and has starred in many Hollywood movies, including "The Mask of Zorro", "Traffic", "Entrapment" and "The Terminal". However she is probably best known for her portrayal of Velma Kelly, (for which she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress), in the 2002 adaptation of the musical, "Chicago". What is the name of this actress?

Answer: Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones actually left school early, and didn't achieve any O levels. Instead, she moved to London to attend The Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, where she followed a course in musical theatre. Prior to doing this, she had already starred in various musicals, such as "Annie" and "Bugsy Malone", which were performed in Swansea's Grand Theater.
Source: Author poshprice

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