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September 17th Is My Birthday Too! Quiz

My birthday is September 17th. Over the years I've been pleased to learn that many famous people, some of whom I admire very much, share my birthday. This quiz is about some of them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bob9491. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bob9491

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,101

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
605

Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (9/10), johnnycat777 (9/10), Guest 86 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This music legend nicknamed his son "Bocephus". His first name was actually "Hiram", but he was better known as who? Hint

Johnny Cash

Webb Pierce

Lefty Frizzell

Hank Williams, Sr.

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Question 2 of 10

2. This actor was the son of a famous singing cowboy. He played a variety of roles including a minister and a fun-loving bachelor who lived with two young ladies. Who was he? Hint

David Cassidy

Alan Autry

John Ritter

Randy Rogers

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Question 3 of 10

3. He made his film debut at age 12 in the Oscar winning movie "How Green Was My Valley" but his most famous adult roles were as a human-like ape. Who was he? Hint

Alan Young

Alec Guiness

Roddy McDowall

Rod Steiger

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Question 4 of 10

4. He was Chief Justice of the United States from June of 1969 until his retirement in 1986. Hint

Abe Fortas

Earl Warren

Warren Burger

John Roberts

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Question 5 of 10

5. He was a part of Elvis Presley's first backup group before forming his own "combo" and having several instrumental hits. Hint

Scotty Moore

Bill Black

DJ Fontana

Ronnie Tutt

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Question 6 of 10

6. This legendary pro basketball figure was born on September 17, 1945. He was one of the most successful coaches in NBA history and went on to become an executive with the New York Knicks. Hint

Willis Reed

Pat Riley

Michael Jordan

Phil Jackson

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Question 7 of 10

7. This beautiful actress played Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate" and Annie Sullivan in the original version of "The Miracle Worker". Hint

Anne Bancroft

Dorothy Malone

Joan Crawford

Kim Novak

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Question 8 of 10

8. J. Willard Marriott was also born on September 17th. What was he noted for? Hint

He was a US Senator

He was a pioneer in radio

He was a painter

He founded a chain of luxury hotels.

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Question 9 of 10

9. This character actor had a major role in "The Big Lebowski". Among his other acting credits were "Blazing Saddles" and a guest role on "The Waltons" as a visiting writer. Who was he? Hint

Noah Beery, Jr.

Harvey Korman

Dick Shawn

David Huddleston

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Question 10 of 10

10. His many acting credits include a movie role in "The Wolf Of Wall Street" and TV shows such as "Early Edition" and "Friday Night Lights". Who is he? Hint

Tom Hanks

Kyle Chandler

Ned Beatty

Craig T. Nelson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This music legend nicknamed his son "Bocephus". His first name was actually "Hiram", but he was better known as who?

Answer: Hank Williams, Sr.

Hiram Hank Williams was born on September 17, 1923 in Butler County Alabama, near Montgomery. Alan Jackson's hit country song "Midnight In Montgomery" is just one of many written about Hank. The Hank Williams Museum is located right in the heart of downtown Montgomery.

2. This actor was the son of a famous singing cowboy. He played a variety of roles including a minister and a fun-loving bachelor who lived with two young ladies. Who was he?

Answer: John Ritter

John Ritter played Reverend Fordwick on "The Waltons" and Jack Tripper on "Three's Company" and its' spinoff "Three's A Crowd". He was the son of Tex Ritter. Sadly, he passed away in 2003 of heart complications.

3. He made his film debut at age 12 in the Oscar winning movie "How Green Was My Valley" but his most famous adult roles were as a human-like ape. Who was he?

Answer: Roddy McDowall

Roddy portrayed several characters in the "Planet of the Apes" movies as well as the TV series. He also played "The Bookworm" in the campy "Batman" TV series. His movie and TV credits are numerous.

4. He was Chief Justice of the United States from June of 1969 until his retirement in 1986.

Answer: Warren Burger

One of Richard Nixon's first acts as President was to nominate Warren Burger to serve as Chief Justice. Against Nixon's wishes, Burger upheld the 1966 decision of the Court (known as the "Miranda decision") to require police to read criminal suspects their rights when they are arrested.

5. He was a part of Elvis Presley's first backup group before forming his own "combo" and having several instrumental hits.

Answer: Bill Black

Bill Black and Scotty Moore played on Elvis Presley's SUN recordings and were listed as The Blue Moon Boys on the label. Bill went on to form Bill Black's Combo. DJ Fontana and Ronnie Tutt were both part of Elvis's concert band when he made his comeback in 1968 and resumed touring.

6. This legendary pro basketball figure was born on September 17, 1945. He was one of the most successful coaches in NBA history and went on to become an executive with the New York Knicks.

Answer: Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson had a decent playing career, but his greatest claim to basketball fame came as a coach. He led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships between 1989 and 1998. Between 2000 and 2010 he coached the Los Angeles Lakers and led them to five NBA championships.

7. This beautiful actress played Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate" and Annie Sullivan in the original version of "The Miracle Worker".

Answer: Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft's second husband was Mel Brooks, to whom she was married from 1964 until her death in 2005. She studied method acting under the legendary Lee Strasberg. She portrayed Helen Keller's teacher Annie Sullivan, first in the stage version of "The Miracle Worker" and then in the movie version, winning a Tony for the former and an Oscar for Best Actress for the latter.

8. J. Willard Marriott was also born on September 17th. What was he noted for?

Answer: He founded a chain of luxury hotels.

Marriott's first business venture was to obtain a franchise to open an A&W Root Beer stand in Washington, D.C., with additional franchises for Baltimore, Maryland and Richmond, Virginia. He was also responsible for the first in-flight airline food service.

9. This character actor had a major role in "The Big Lebowski". Among his other acting credits were "Blazing Saddles" and a guest role on "The Waltons" as a visiting writer. Who was he?

Answer: David Huddleston

David Huddleston studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In addition to his many movie and television roles he was also a spokesperson for Citrus Hill Orange Juice.

10. His many acting credits include a movie role in "The Wolf Of Wall Street" and TV shows such as "Early Edition" and "Friday Night Lights". Who is he?

Answer: Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler won an Emmy award for his portrayal of football coach Erik Taylor in the television version of "Friday Night Lights". Born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Chicago he had to affect a Southern accent for the role.

Source: Author Bob9491

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