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Quiz about Danny Elfman the Musical Genius
Quiz about Danny Elfman the Musical Genius

Danny Elfman the Musical Genius Quiz

Danny Elfman is a fantastic musician. There wasn't a quiz about him so I thought I'd make one. Hope you have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Stacey_3618. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Stacey_3618
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
207,505
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
308
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is Danny Elfman's birth date? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the band that Danny headed? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. What movie did Danny's band sing the title song for? Hint


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4. What 80's movie did Danny Elfman's band appear, playing at a college party? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. What TV show theme is NOT a product of Danny Elfman? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. What cult classic movie is Danny Elfman in with his brother and sister? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which film director almost always has Danny compose the music for his movies? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. What famous actress did Danny wed in November of 2003? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What movie did Danny score, which represented his first orchestral score? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. How is sitcom star Jenna Elfman (from the television show "Darma and Greg") related to Danny? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is Danny Elfman's birth date?

Answer: May 29, 1953

 Born of Blossom (a novelist who won an Emmy for a TV movie) and Milton (a teacher).
2. What is the name of the band that Danny headed?

Answer: Oingo Boingo

 They were originally formed by Danny's brother Richard who named the band Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo.
3. What movie did Danny's band sing the title song for?

Answer: Weird Science

 After the popularity of the song, Oingo Boingo decided never to do a title song again.
4. What 80's movie did Danny Elfman's band appear, playing at a college party?

Answer: Back To School

 It was Rodney Dangerfield's character, Thornton Melon's dorm party where they sang "Dead Man's Party".
5. What TV show theme is NOT a product of Danny Elfman?

Answer: OZ

 He also provided the music for two episodes of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and two episodes of "Amazing Stories".
6. What cult classic movie is Danny Elfman in with his brother and sister?

Answer: Forbidden Zone

 This was also directed by his brother Richard who formed The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, who also performed the score for the movie.
7. Which film director almost always has Danny compose the music for his movies?

Answer: Tim Burton

 "Batman", "Batman Returns", "Edward Scissorhands", "Beetlejuice", and "Mars Attacks!" just to name a few.
8. What famous actress did Danny wed in November of 2003?

Answer: Bridget Fonda

 They wed Thanksgiving weekend near LA and the reception was in a downtown restaurant.
9. What movie did Danny score, which represented his first orchestral score?

Answer: Pee Wee's Big Adventure

 This was the beginning of the Elfman/Burton relationship.
10. How is sitcom star Jenna Elfman (from the television show "Darma and Greg") related to Danny?

Answer: Niece in Law

 Jenna is married to Danny's nephew, Bodhi, who is the son of Danny's brother Richard.
Source: Author Stacey_3618

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