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Quiz about Wild About Harrys
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Wild About Harrys Trivia Quiz


Some questions about people named Harry. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by justawful. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
justawful
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
110,043
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
15 / 20
Plays
5637
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: kkt (20/20), SixShutouts66 (17/20), miranda101 (15/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. This Harry approved the first use of nuclear weapons in World War 2. Which Harry was it?

Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. This author was down on her luck and living in poverty when she wrote the first Harry Potter novel. Who is she? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Frank Sinatra got his first big break in show business by singing for what trumpet playing bandleader? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. This actor played George Henderson in a movie about a lovable "bigfoot" monster titled "Harry and the Hendersons". Who was he? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Possibly the most famous illusionist of all time, this Harry was born in Hungary and named Ehrich Weisz. What was this Harry popularly know as?

Answer: ( One Word .. 7 letters)
Question 6 of 20
6. Known as the "King of Calypso", this Harry has had a career as a singer, actor, and political figure. Which Harry is this? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. In several movies, Clint Eastwood played this "Dirty Harry" character. What was his last name? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. This singer/songwriter took a "Taxi" to success in 1972. Which Harry is it? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. While Paul Newman played Harry in the movie "Harry and Son", this actor played his son. Who was it? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. The lead singer for the New Wave/Punk band "Blondie" was what notable Harry?
Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. In 1968 this newscaster, along with Mike Wallace, initiated the popular news magazine TV show "60 Minutes". Who was it? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Singer, actor, Harry Connick Jr. is a nephew of Frank Sinatra?


Question 13 of 20
13. What actor won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 1974 movie "Harry and Tonto"? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Holy Cow! This sportscaster announced games for the Chicago Cubs in the 1980s and 1990s. Who was it? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Harry Nilsson hit it big in 1969 with the song "Everybody's Talkin". What hit movie was this the theme song to? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. The heartthrob Harry Hamlin played the part of lawyer Michael Kuzak on what popular courtroom drama? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Harry Anderson, who played Judge Harry Stone in the T.V. series "Night Court" was also a professional magician. What name did he use when performing as a magician? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What middle name did actor Harry Stanton add to his credits later in his acting career? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. This Hall of Fame baseball player finished his career with a .342 lifetime batting average. Which Harry is this? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Early in his career, actor Harry Morgan, who played the part of Colonel Potter on "M.A.S.H.", sometimes used what first name in his credits? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This Harry approved the first use of nuclear weapons in World War 2. Which Harry was it?

Answer: Truman

Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He approved the use of the atomic bomb against Japan at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
2. This author was down on her luck and living in poverty when she wrote the first Harry Potter novel. Who is she?

Answer: J.K. Rowling

She wrote the first novel in a local café while her infant daughter slept.
3. Frank Sinatra got his first big break in show business by singing for what trumpet playing bandleader?

Answer: Harry James

Harry James played for the Benny Goodman Orchestra before starting his own successful big band.
4. This actor played George Henderson in a movie about a lovable "bigfoot" monster titled "Harry and the Hendersons". Who was he?

Answer: John Lithgow

The movie was released in 1987.
5. Possibly the most famous illusionist of all time, this Harry was born in Hungary and named Ehrich Weisz. What was this Harry popularly know as?

Answer: Houdini

This famous escape artist was known worldwide.
6. Known as the "King of Calypso", this Harry has had a career as a singer, actor, and political figure. Which Harry is this?

Answer: Belafonte

Belafonte is most famous for his 50's hit "Day-O" The Banana Boat Song.
7. In several movies, Clint Eastwood played this "Dirty Harry" character. What was his last name?

Answer: Callahan

The first "Dirty Harry" movie came out in 1971, and featured overt violence. Do you feel lucky?
8. This singer/songwriter took a "Taxi" to success in 1972. Which Harry is it?

Answer: Chapin

Harry Chapin died in a car accident in 1981.
9. While Paul Newman played Harry in the movie "Harry and Son", this actor played his son. Who was it?

Answer: Robbie Benson

Paul Newman produced, directed, wrote, and starred in this 1984 movie.
10. The lead singer for the New Wave/Punk band "Blondie" was what notable Harry?

Answer: Debbie Harry

Starting with the band in 1974, Debbie Harry was a former Playboy bunny.
11. In 1968 this newscaster, along with Mike Wallace, initiated the popular news magazine TV show "60 Minutes". Who was it?

Answer: Harry Reasoner

With a career spanning decades, Harry Reasoner died in 1991.
12. Singer, actor, Harry Connick Jr. is a nephew of Frank Sinatra?

Answer: False

Harry Connick Jr. is a singer and actor.
13. What actor won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 1974 movie "Harry and Tonto"?

Answer: Art Carney

In this Paul Mazursky film, the character "Tonto" was a cat.
14. Holy Cow! This sportscaster announced games for the Chicago Cubs in the 1980s and 1990s. Who was it?

Answer: Harry Caray

Early in his career he was singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" to himself, when it was secretly broadcast over the stadium P.A. system. It became a 7th inning stretch staple of his career.
15. Harry Nilsson hit it big in 1969 with the song "Everybody's Talkin". What hit movie was this the theme song to?

Answer: Midnight Cowboy

Nilsson died at the age of 53 in 1994.
16. The heartthrob Harry Hamlin played the part of lawyer Michael Kuzak on what popular courtroom drama?

Answer: L.A. Law

His half brother, Jerome Hamlin is a modern day explorer.
17. Harry Anderson, who played Judge Harry Stone in the T.V. series "Night Court" was also a professional magician. What name did he use when performing as a magician?

Answer: Harry the Hat

He was always fascinated with hats, and wore them often.
18. What middle name did actor Harry Stanton add to his credits later in his acting career?

Answer: Dean

As well as being an excellent character actor, Harry Dean Stanton is also an accomplished singer, musician, and dancer.
19. This Hall of Fame baseball player finished his career with a .342 lifetime batting average. Which Harry is this?

Answer: Harry Heilmann

He once saved the life of a drowning woman.
20. Early in his career, actor Harry Morgan, who played the part of Colonel Potter on "M.A.S.H.", sometimes used what first name in his credits?

Answer: Henry

He was making films as far back as the 1940s.
Source: Author justawful

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