Celebrity Squares Trivia

1. Which dimpled comedian/comedienne who also acted in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963) joined the US Army to fight in WWII for a few years?

From Quiz American Celebrities in the Armed Forces - 4

Answer: Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett had suffered from Bell's Palsy when he was a child. This caused his face to become partially paralyzed, which in turn caused his characteristic lisp and movement of his lips. This didn't stop him from enlisting in the US Army when he finished high school, though. At eighteen years of age beginning in 1942, he served in an anti-aircraft battery until the war was over, at which time he started his career as a stand-up comedian and movie actor. None of the other people in the options provided in this question served in the military.

From Quiz American Celebrities in the Armed Forces - 3

Answer: Bea Arthur

Bea Arthur (née Frankel) was born in 1922, so when WWII broke out, she was a young woman who wanted to do her part to help the American war effort. The United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve was developed and authorized by Franklin Roosevelt in 1942. Arthur joined up soon after. She attended basic training and was assigned as a typist in Washington, D.C. She requested a transfer in 1943 when she became a truck driver in North Carolina for the remainder of the war. After attaining the rank of staff sergeant, she received an honourable discharge in 1945.

From Quiz British Celebrities in the Armed Forces

Answer: Searchlight operator

Benny Hill was drafted into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in the British Army in 1942. Although he was trained as a mechanic, he did a number of jobs during his time in the military, including mechanic, truck driver, and searchlight operator in Normandy. In 1944, he transferred to the Combined Services Entertainment division to entertain his fellow troops for the remainder of the war.

From Quiz American Celebrities in the Armed Forces - 2

Answer: Harry S. Truman

Steve McQueen joined the Marines in 1947. He was demoted seven times early in his career as a soldier for various acts of rebellion. At one point, he went AWOL and spent 41 days in the brig as punishment. After being caught, he apparently tried to embrace more discipline and become a better Marine. As a result, he went into action while on a mission to the Arctic. When a tank began to fall through the ice, he saved the lives of five other Marines by pulling them out. He was rewarded with a time as a member of the honour guard that was responsible for staying with the yacht belonging to Harry Truman.

From Quiz American Celebrities in the Armed Forces - 1

Answer: Swimming instructor in California

Clint Eastwood was drafted into the army in 1951 during the Korean War. He was sent to Fort Ord in California for basic training where he became a swimming instructor. He remained at Fort Ord after training, and stayed there until his discharge. Eastwood was discharged in 1953, and attended L.A. City College and studied drama under the GI Bill. The rest is history.

From Quiz The Power of the Benefit Concert

Answer: Bangladesh

George Harrison knew that an impressive lineup of performers would bring needed relief funds for refugees of war-torn Bangladesh, not so much from the concert itself, but from sales of a recording of the event. The event raised $250,000 while the album raised over $10 million. Unfortunately, the concert was not properly registered as a charity event beforehand, so most of the money raised was taxed and held up in court for a decade before it could be used to benefit the Bangladeshi refugees. The benefit concert was the first time Ringo Star and George Harrison shared the stage together since 1966 and was also the first live performance Bob Dylan had given in 5 years. By the way, at the time of the concert Bangladesh was transitioning away from being Eastern Pakistan to their own independent country.

From Quiz Supplemented Similar Stardom

Answer: Sebastian Bach

Three of these Sebastians have been really fast on their respective tracks: Sebastian Vettel is a four-time Formula 1 World Champion, Sébastian Loeb has nine World Rally Championships to his name and Sebastian Coe won numerous Olympic and other international medals in middle distance track running. Sebastian Bach, however, is a Canadian Heavy Metal singer, best known as the lead voice of Skid Row in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

From Quiz Busy Beas

Answer: Young Blood

"Young Blood" was also the title of her first EP album. The original single was composed by Miller along with Matt Parad, Mike Del Rio and Phoebe Ryan. It was released in 2014.

From Quiz Famous Jail Time

Answer: Tim Allen

Before the actor/comedian hit it big, Tim Allen went to the jail for attempting to traffic over 650 grams (1.43 lbs) of cocaine. Allen ended up avoiding a lifetime in prison because he agreed to provide information to officials about other criminals. He was paroled in 1981 and went on to star in the TV show "Home Improvement" from 1991 through 1999.

From Quiz Celebrities that went to Prison

Answer: O.J. Simpson

Orenthal James Simpson gained fame as a running back for the Buffalo Bills. He became the first running back ever to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season and he was the only one to do it before the NFL went for a 14-game season to a 16-game season in 1978. He was second all-time in rushing yards when he retired in 1979. He then became an actor, starring in comedic films like "The Naked Gun". In 1994, his wife Nicole Brown and his wife's friend Ron Goldman were found murdered in Nicole's home. Simpson was arrested for the crime, but hired an all-star team of lawyers that included Robert Shapiro, Johnnie Cochran, and Robert Kardashian. Simpson was acquitted of the murder, which angered many people. In 2007, Simpson was arrested again for stealing sports merchandise from a hotel room in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was convicted of this and sentenced to 33 years in prison, beginning in 2008. However, he was eligible for parole after nine years and he was granted a parole, and released from prison, in 2017.

From Quiz In The Red: Carpet Walkers

Answer: Ruby Wax

Born in Illinois in 1953, Wax moved to the UK in her late teens and studied drama at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. Here she met and struck a close friendship with Alan Rickman who would later direct most of her comedy performances on stage. Wax played a loud mouth American on the hit sit-com "Girls on Top" and then gained notoriety presenting English perceptions of Americans in shows such as "The Full Wax" (1991-94) and "Ruby Wax Meets..." (1994-98). She has made no secret of her battles with depression and has used her profile to create a series of on-line programmes, with the aid of the BBC, that focused on mental health issues. She has also worked tirelessly with charities that support this cause and was rewarded for her work by being appointed an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2015 Special Honours List. This question was polished and presented by Team Red's pollucci19.

From Quiz Reasonably Rare

Answer: Stand-up comedy

Ross Noble discovered he was dyslexic at a young age and decided to pursue a career that didn't involve academic skills. After seeing a comedy show, he decided that that was what he wanted to do with his life. Noble has been voted one of the "100 Greatest Stand-ups" on Channel 4 in 2007 and again in 2010. He made his movie debut in 2012 and musical theatre debut in 2018.

From Quiz Humor and U.S. Presidents of the Modern Era

Answer: Vaughan Meader

This parody album was recorded on October 22, 1962. With an accurate impression of JFK's voice, Meader joked about the Kennedy family's wealth, large family and "vigah". The album was the fastest-selling record of its time, selling 7.5 million copies and winning the Grammy for album of the year.

From Quiz Man Overboard

Answer: The Oprah Winfrey Show

While a lot of media stops on Cruise's "War of the Worlds" promotional tour ended up featuring some declaration of love for non-co-star Katie Holmes, the one stop at "The Oprah Winfrey Show" was perhaps the most famous due to Cruise's somewhat-manic proclamations, many of which involved jumping up and down on the set's couch while the audience cheered. The episode has since become a bit of a pop culture moment for the 2000's time capsule and has since appeared in parodist films of the era ("Scary Movie 3" comes to mind). "The War of the Worlds" ended up being a big hit for Cruise and director Steven Spielberg despite the tangential talk show topic though the TomKat marriage only lasted until 2012. Holmes barely acted during this period while Cruise continued to appear in high profile releases like "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" and "Tropic Thunder".

From Quiz I Bet You Didn't Know!

Answer: Theodore Geisel

Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, wrote the immensely popular children's book "Green Eggs and Ham" to win a bet with his publisher that he could write a book that used 50 words or less. Although well known as a writer, Geisel worked for years as a cartoonist and drew propaganda posters for the Treasury Department and the War Production Board. He was a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he wrote numerous propaganda films.

From Quiz Burning Rubber

Answer: James Garner

Garner's first big break came in playing the lead role of Bret Maverick in the television series "Maverick" (1957-60). It's a common misconception that he reprised that role in the 1994 film of the same name but his character in that movie was Marshall Zane Cooper. Along with his starring role as the modern day maverick in "The Rockford Files" (1974-80) he also featured as the "scrounger" Bob Hendley in "The Great Escape" (1963), the gangster King Marchand in "Victor Victoria" (1982) and received an Academy Award nomination for his moving performance in "Murphy's Romance" (1985). He became fascinated with motor car racing while making the 1966 action film "Grand Prix" which led to his racing at Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring.

From Quiz Celebrities With Mental Disorders II

Answer: Brooke Shields

Born in May 1965, Brooke Shields began her successful modelling and acting career as a young child. Brooke decided to come forward in 2005 to talk about the feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, and her struggle with suicidal ideation associated with what is often referred to as the "baby blues". She has experienced much success with one-on-one therapy and the use of medication.

From Quiz Celebrities With Mental Disorders

Answer: Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey, born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada in 1962, once shared this story about his ADHD: "I remember getting a report card which said, "Jim always gets his tasks completed first and then spends the rest of his spare time disrupting everyone else." The comedian shares that he was "pretty proud of himself" over that one.

From Quiz A Curl of Great Price

Answer: America Ferrera

America Ferrera is most famous for her title role in the TV series "Ugly Betty" which began in 2006 and ran until 2010. The insurance policy was taken out when she fronted a campaign, for Aquafresh, to raise money for the "Smiles for Success" charity. This charity helps fund cosmetic and remedial dentistry for women from poor backgrounds, who have graduated from college and community programs, to help them obtain employment.

From Quiz Celebrity Scars

Answer: Catherine Zeta Jones

When she was a little girl, Catherine Zeta Jones suffered an illness which resulted in the necessity for a tracheotomy. This procedure cuts into the neck to the windpipe to help the person breathe when there is an obstruction in the windpipe. She starred in such films as "The Rebound" (2009) and "Ocean's Twelve" (2004). Elizabeth Taylor, star of such films as "National Velvet" (1944) and "Cleopatra" (1963), had a tracheotomy done in 1960, when she suffered double pneumonia. Sharon Stone, star of "Basic Instinct" (2006), ended up with a scar on her neck which happened when she was riding horseback and ran into a taut cord. Tina Fey, star of "30 Rock" (2006) and "Baby Mama" (2008), received some facial scars which occurred when she was five years old. She was slashed, with a pen, by an attacker.

From Quiz Just Duet!

Answer: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers appeared together in numerous, light-hearted movies, showcasing their incredible dancing. Their first movie together was 'Flying Down To Rio' in 1933. Fred was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 10, 1899 and died June 22, 1987. Ginger was born July 16, 1911 and died April 25, 1995.

From Quiz Men in Kilts

Answer: Kiefer Sutherland

As Counter Terrorism Unit agent Jack Bauer on the T.V. show "24", Sutherland's opportunities for wearing a kilt are slim, but the actor does have Scottish heritage from his actor parents, Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas. His stepdaughter, Michelle is the daughter of the late Chicago singer, Terry Kath; Sutherland was briefly married to her mother in the 1980s. Did you know that Kiefer briefly gave up acting in the mid 1990s to try team roping on the rodeo circuit? He probably didn't ride in a kilt though.

From Quiz Stars and Scents

Answer: Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton has several well-received fragrances including Paris Hilton, Just Me, and Heiress. Paris also has a successful line of handbags and footwear.

From Quiz Where Sitcoms and Science Fiction Collide

Answer: Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt played Captain Dallas in "Alien" (1979). He was Rebecca's Howe's boss on "Cheers" when her character was first introduced in 1987, and he was also in the SF movie "Contact" (1997), starring Jodie Foster. Skerritt was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1933.

From Quiz Insurance Anyone?

Answer: Betty Grable

Fox Studio had Lloyd's of London fill out an insurance policy for her "million dollar" legs. I read that they were insured for both a million and a quarter of a million. Not sure which story was correct. Betty mentioned one time that, "There are two reasons why I am successful in show business and I am standing on both of them." She knew that her legs were something to be admired. Betty starred with both Marilyn and Lauren Bacall in the 1953 movie, "How to Marry a Millionaire". All three women were trying to find their millionaire men. Betty and Marilyn got swept off their feet by poor men, but Lauren hit the jackpot with a rich man, who she thought was poor.

From Quiz One Eyed Jacks

Answer: Jack of Hearts and Jack of Spades

Another poker term popular today is "dead man's hand": aces and eights. Supposedly, this was the hand held by Wild Bill Hickcock when he was gunned down. A more recent poker nickname is a "Motown" hand when a player holds jacks and fives. If that doesn't make sense, say it fast.

From Quiz Celebrities Who Care

Answer: 3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down had "When I'm Gone." System of a Down had an anti-war video called "Boom," which featured many international protests.

From Quiz Lesser Known Facts About Well Known People

Answer: Dead Kennedys

Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys ran for president in 2000. He lost in the primaries to Ralph Nader.

From Quiz That Guy... You Know, That Guy

Answer: A nurse on "ER"

Gedde Watanabe, who plays Yosh on "ER," made his 1984 movie debut as the Donger with the line "What's happenin' hot stuff?" He's appeared in featured roles ever since, including performing on "Sesame Street" and providing the voice for Ling in Disney's "Mulan." B.D. Wong plays a psychiatrist on "Law and Order: SVU." He was Martin Short's assistant, Howard Weinstein in "Father of the Bride" (1991) and its 1995 sequel, and also provided a voice for "Mulan," that of Captain Li Sheng.

From Quiz Celebrity Tattoos

Answer: Pamela Anderson & Anderson & Pamela

Pamela Anderson has other various and sundry tattoos. During her marriage to Tommy Lee she had the name "Tommy" tattooed on her wedding ring finger. Since their divorce, she has had the tattoo modified to read "Mommy."

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