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Quiz about Carbon Copies
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Carbon Copies Trivia Quiz


Some sons have followed in their dad's footsteps and continued the family business. In pop culture, can you answer some questions about famous father and son duos? The questions will cover music, sports, movies, and television.

A multiple-choice quiz by GBfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
GBfan
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
419,092
Updated
Feb 13 25
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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317
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Question 1 of 10
1. Bob Dylan's son, Jakob, had his first hit in 1996 with which song? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Kobe Bryant's dad had a long career in the NBA. What was Joe Bryant's colorful nickname? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. O'Shea Jackson Jr. played his father in the biographical film "Straight Out of Compton". What is his dad's stage name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Stellan Skarsgard and Alexander Skarsgard are a famous acting father and son duo from Sweden. What genre was the 2011 movie "Melancholia" they starred in together? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Ben Stiller's dad, Jerry Stiller, played what role on the series "The King of Queens"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Eddie Van Halen's son became an incredible guitarist and a major recording artist with the given first name of Wolfgang.


Question 7 of 10
7. "Gran Torino" (2008) starred a legendary actor and his son, Scott. What last name did they share? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer starred in "Two And A Half Men". Both are the sons of actor Martin Sheen.


Question 9 of 10
9. The son of which member of The Beatles had a Top 40 hit "Too Late For Goodbyes" in 1985? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the first name of Tom Hanks' son who was nominated for a Golden Globe and Emmy for his role as Gus Grimly in the TV series "Fargo"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Bob Dylan's son, Jakob, had his first hit in 1996 with which song?

Answer: 6th Avenue Heartache

"6th Avenue Heartache" was the first big hit by The Wallflowers. Jakob Dylan was the band leader and lead singer of the rock band. The son of the legendary folk singer released the single on the band's "Bringing Down The House" album. The Wallflowers' signature song was "One Headlight", which was released on their next album. Bob Dylan was named one of the greatest songwriters in music history and famous for hits like "Like A Rolling Stone".
2. Kobe Bryant's dad had a long career in the NBA. What was Joe Bryant's colorful nickname?

Answer: Jellybean

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant played for the San Diego Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Houston Rockets during his eight NBA seasons. Joe's initials are J.B. and that fit his nickname "Jellybean". Kobe's dad was 6'9" and known for his smooth moves on the court and has actual love of the colorful candy. Joe passed away at the age of 69, and his son passed away in 2020 at the age of 41. Kobe Bryant was an 18 time All-Star and won five NBA titles in his twenty year career.
3. O'Shea Jackson Jr. played his father in the biographical film "Straight Out of Compton". What is his dad's stage name?

Answer: Ice Cube

Ice Cube was one of the founding members of the the gangsta rap band, N.W.A. O'Shea Jackson grew up in the Los Angeles area and started his group in 1986 with Andre Young (Dr. Dre) and Eazy E. Besides the biography picture about his dad, O'Shea Jackson Jr. also starred in films including "Den Of Thieves" and "Cocaine Bear".
4. Stellan Skarsgard and Alexander Skarsgard are a famous acting father and son duo from Sweden. What genre was the 2011 movie "Melancholia" they starred in together?

Answer: Science Fiction

"Melancholia" also starred actress Kirstin Dunst, who won the Canne Award for Best Actress. The 2011 movie was a science fiction and horror film that had an all-star cast including both Stellan and Alexander Skarsgard. Ironically, the duo did not appear as father and son in the film. Stellan won a Golden Globe for the HBO series "Chernobyl". Alexander saw major success on TV's "True Blood" and "Succession".
5. Ben Stiller's dad, Jerry Stiller, played what role on the series "The King of Queens"?

Answer: Arthur Spooner

The CBS series "The King of Queens" starred Kevin James and Leah Remini as Doug and Carrie Heffernan. The role of Carrie's father was played by comedian Jerry Stiller as Arthur Spooner. Jerry had previously starred on "Seinfeld" as Frank Costanza. Jerry and Ben have appeared together in films including "Zoolander" and "Heavyweights". Ben Stiller made his mark in comedic films like "There's Something About Mary", "Meet The Parents", and "Tropic Thunder".
6. Eddie Van Halen's son became an incredible guitarist and a major recording artist with the given first name of Wolfgang.

Answer: True

Wolfgang William Van Halen is the son of musician Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli. Wolfgang grew up first playing the drums with his uncle, Alex Van Halen. He played bass on Van Halen's 2011 album "A Different Kind of Truth", and was a member of the rock group Tremonti.

In 2021, Wolfgang started his own band, Mammoth WVH. Eddie Van Halen is widely considered one of the greatest lead guitarists in rock history. Eddie even left his mark on Michael Jackson's hit song "Beat It" with a memorable guitar solo.
7. "Gran Torino" (2008) starred a legendary actor and his son, Scott. What last name did they share?

Answer: Eastwood

Clint Eastwood directed, produced, and starred in "Gran Torino" in 2008. The film told the story of an older Korean War veteran who had his prized car stolen by a young Asian boy during a gang initiation. Clint's son, Scott Eastwood, had a small role in the film.

But Scott went on to future acting roles in films including "The Longest Ride", "Suicide Squad", and "Pacific Rim Uprising". Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood legend who starred in the "spaghetti" westerns of the 1960s, played Dirty Harry in the 1970s, and stole our hearts in "The Bridges of Madison County".
8. Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer starred in "Two And A Half Men". Both are the sons of actor Martin Sheen.

Answer: False

Martin Sheen did have two sons who became famous actors, Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Charlie is best known for his role in the CBS sit-com as Charlie Harper. Emilio Estevez was best known for roles in the films "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo's Fire". Jon Cryer is not related to either Sheen.

He played Alan Harper on "Two And A Half Men". Martin Sheen is best known for his television role in "The West Wing" and the war movie "Apocalypse Now".
9. The son of which member of The Beatles had a Top 40 hit "Too Late For Goodbyes" in 1985?

Answer: John Lennon

Julian Lennon is the oldest son of John and Cynthia Lennon. Julian was the inspiration for classic Beatles' hits like "Hey Jude" and "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds". Julian released the album "Valotte" in 1984. The hit single, "Too Late For Goodbyes" reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1985.

His father, John Lennon, was sadly killed in New York City in December 1980. Just before his death, John released the epic comeback single "Just Like Starting Over".
10. What is the first name of Tom Hanks' son who was nominated for a Golden Globe and Emmy for his role as Gus Grimly in the TV series "Fargo"?

Answer: Colin

Colin Hanks is the son of Tom Hanks and the stepson of actress Rita Wilson. Colin's breakout role was in Fox TV's "Fargo" in 2014. Colin has also starred in films such as "Orange County", "King Kong" (2005), and the TV series "Roswell". Colin's first role was a small cameo in Tom Hanks' film "That Thing You Do" in 1996. Tom Hanks has been nominated and won multiple Academy Awards, including his roles in "Philadephia" and "Forrest Gump".
Source: Author GBfan

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