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Quiz about Famous Nebraskans
Quiz about Famous Nebraskans

Famous Nebraskans Trivia Quiz


Famous people from Nebraska? You may be surprised! See how many you know!

A multiple-choice quiz by nic6987. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
nic6987
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
115,311
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
718
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Question 1 of 15
1. I was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19, 1925, to a homemaker mother and a controversial Baptist Minister father. I, too, was seen as controversial when I became an outspoken member of the Nation of Islam. I was assasinated in front of my wife and children on February 21, 1965. Who am I?

Answer: (Full name or last name)
Question 2 of 15
2. Born May 16, 1905, in Grand Island, Nebraska, I went on to win an Academy Award for my final theatrical performance in "On Golden Pond." Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. I hail from the small farming town of Mitchell, Nebraska, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the original bassist for The Eagles. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. I was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska. I was adopted as a small boy, had my name changed, and later became the 38th President of the United States. Who am I?

Answer: (Full name or last name)
Question 5 of 15
5. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, my murder was made famous when Hilary Swank won the Academy Award for playing me in the film "Boys Don't Cry." Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Born April 3, 1924, in Omaha, I spent my early childhood on Mason Street, in a house that is no longer standing. I went on to the Actors Studio, kissed Larry King on the lips, and turned down my second Academy Award. Who am I?

Answer: (Full name or last name)
Question 7 of 15
7. Born in - you guessed it - Omaha on May 10, 1899, I became a big Hollywood star, known mostly for dancing with Ginger Rogers. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Born in the small town of Laurel, Nebraska on August 31, 1928, I had a great Hollywood career as a character actor, topping it off with an Oscar for the film "Affliction" towards the end of my life. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. A screenwriter and director, I have generated a lot of attention with my films "Election" and "About Schmidt," both filmed in and around my hometown of Omaha. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Undoubtedly the most infamous Nebraskan, I was America's first well-publicized spree killer. I was executed in the Nebraska electric chair and I am buried in Lincoln. Who am I? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Born on February 8, 1941, in Omaha, Nick Nolte went on to be "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," and eventually was crowned "Prince of Tides." Before his turn as an actor, he became a convicted felon. What was his crime? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. On December 12, 1917, Father James Flanagan opened a modest house to take care of six orphaned boys. It has since become the Village of Boys' Town, located inside Omaha, Nebraska, housing troubled boys and girls. Who won the Academy Award for playing Father Flanagan in the film "Boys' Town?" Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. I was born on February 23, 1937, in Hastings. After a short career in the NFL, I became a coach for the Cornhuskers, taking over the head spot in 1973. In my twenty-five year career I won three National Championships in four years and I am the 5th best (no. of wins)football coach in college football history. Now, in my spare time, I represent the Third District of Nebraska in the United States Congress. Who am I? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Born October 17, 1920, in Omaha, I became a matinee idol in my films "Suddenly Last Summer" and "Raintree County." Who am I? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Though not born in Nebraska, I grew up in Norfolk, where I have the main boulevard into town named after me. I guess having Ed MacMahon sit on my sofa for all those years as I put America to bed paid off! Who am I?

Answer: (Full name or last name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19, 1925, to a homemaker mother and a controversial Baptist Minister father. I, too, was seen as controversial when I became an outspoken member of the Nation of Islam. I was assasinated in front of my wife and children on February 21, 1965. Who am I?

Answer: Malcolm X

Born Malcolm Little. The house where he was born in no longer stands, though there is a sign marking the site.
2. Born May 16, 1905, in Grand Island, Nebraska, I went on to win an Academy Award for my final theatrical performance in "On Golden Pond." Who am I?

Answer: Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda's house stands at Stuhr Museum, in Grand Island, where the tour is conducted by Henry himself (recorded, of course)!
3. I hail from the small farming town of Mitchell, Nebraska, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the original bassist for The Eagles. Who am I?

Answer: Randy Meisner

A founding member of both The Eagles and Poco, Randy holds on to his Nebraska roots. He gives the occasional performance in his hometown.
4. I was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska. I was adopted as a small boy, had my name changed, and later became the 38th President of the United States. Who am I?

Answer: Gerald Ford

He officially hails from Michigan, though his boyhood home is open for tours in Omaha.
5. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, my murder was made famous when Hilary Swank won the Academy Award for playing me in the film "Boys Don't Cry." Who am I?

Answer: Teena Brandon

Hilary Swank, ironically enough, was also born in Lincoln.
6. Born April 3, 1924, in Omaha, I spent my early childhood on Mason Street, in a house that is no longer standing. I went on to the Actors Studio, kissed Larry King on the lips, and turned down my second Academy Award. Who am I?

Answer: Marlon Brando

Brando's Oscar refusal for "The Godfather" was the granddaddy of all publicity stunts. Turned down by Sacheen Littlefeather, she claimed Brando was too upset with the treatment of the American Indian to accept his Oscar. She was actually a bit actress named Maria Cruz. And you thought all Nebraskans were boring!
7. Born in - you guessed it - Omaha on May 10, 1899, I became a big Hollywood star, known mostly for dancing with Ginger Rogers. Who am I?

Answer: Fred Astaire

The evaluation of his first screen test said "Can't act. Can't sing. Balding. Can dance a little." In his later years, he admired Michael Jackson's dancing talent.
8. Born in the small town of Laurel, Nebraska on August 31, 1928, I had a great Hollywood career as a character actor, topping it off with an Oscar for the film "Affliction" towards the end of my life. Who am I?

Answer: James Coburn

Laurel, a town of only a few hundred people, is located in the northeastern part of Nebraska.
9. A screenwriter and director, I have generated a lot of attention with my films "Election" and "About Schmidt," both filmed in and around my hometown of Omaha. Who am I?

Answer: Alexander Payne

When scouting locations for "Election" in an Omaha high school, he discovered Chris Klein, who had his first role in the film. Chris is now best known for his star turns in the "American Pie" movies. F.Y.I.-Larry McMurty wrote the novel, "Terms of Endearment" which takes place, partly, in Nebraska. Jon Bokenkamp is an up and coming Nebraska film maker.
10. Undoubtedly the most infamous Nebraskan, I was America's first well-publicized spree killer. I was executed in the Nebraska electric chair and I am buried in Lincoln. Who am I?

Answer: Charles Starkweather

The title track to Bruce Springsteen's album "Nebraska" is about Starkweather, and Billy Joel mentions him in "We Didn't Start the Fire." The Martin Sheen film "Badlands" was also based on Starkweather.
11. Born on February 8, 1941, in Omaha, Nick Nolte went on to be "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," and eventually was crowned "Prince of Tides." Before his turn as an actor, he became a convicted felon. What was his crime?

Answer: selling fake draft cards

Movie tough guy Nick Nolte graduated from Omaha Benson High School, home of the Bunnies! Seriously, the Benson Bunnies!
12. On December 12, 1917, Father James Flanagan opened a modest house to take care of six orphaned boys. It has since become the Village of Boys' Town, located inside Omaha, Nebraska, housing troubled boys and girls. Who won the Academy Award for playing Father Flanagan in the film "Boys' Town?"

Answer: Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy's Oscar is on display at the Boys' Town Museum, which is free, open to the public, and this Native Nebraskan's favorite attraction in her home state!
13. I was born on February 23, 1937, in Hastings. After a short career in the NFL, I became a coach for the Cornhuskers, taking over the head spot in 1973. In my twenty-five year career I won three National Championships in four years and I am the 5th best (no. of wins)football coach in college football history. Now, in my spare time, I represent the Third District of Nebraska in the United States Congress. Who am I?

Answer: Tom Osborne

In his career as head coach, Dr. Tom, as his fans call him, won 255 games. He is, by far, Nebraska's favorite son.
14. Born October 17, 1920, in Omaha, I became a matinee idol in my films "Suddenly Last Summer" and "Raintree County." Who am I?

Answer: Montgomery Clift

One of Hollywood's most gifted but troubled actors, Monty Clift died an addict and a closet homosexual.
15. Though not born in Nebraska, I grew up in Norfolk, where I have the main boulevard into town named after me. I guess having Ed MacMahon sit on my sofa for all those years as I put America to bed paid off! Who am I?

Answer: Johnny Carson

The Johnny Carson theater is also located in Norfolk, a small city to which he still donates money for improvements.
Source: Author nic6987

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