Celebrities Renewing Their Driver's Licenses Quiz

Answer: Natalie Zakharenko

Natalie Wood was born in San Francisco on 20 July 1938, and died on 29 November 1981. She started acting at a tender age of 4, became a child star after "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), and continued her rise to fame due to adult roles in iconic movies like "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955), "Splendor in the Grass" (1961), and "Love with the Proper Stranger" (1963), earning her three Academy Award nominations.

At the age of 43, Wood drowned under mysterious circumstances near Catalina Island, while on a boating trip with her husband Robert Wagner and Christopher Walken.

Answer: Margarita Carmen Cansino

Rita Hayworth was born in Brooklyn, New York, on 17 October 1918, and died on 14 May 1987. She started out as a dancer, joined her father in vaudeville acts, and had her breakout role in two musicals opposite Fred Astaire, who later actually named Hayworth - and not Ginger Rogers! - as his favorite dance partner.

Her sultry looks and glamorous and slightly exotic appeal became her trademark, with her starring role in "Gilda" (1946) confirming her status as femme fatale of the silver screen.

Answer: Marion Robert Morrison

John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa, on 26 May 1907, and died on 11 June 1979.

John Wayne had a distinctive voice, and rugged masculinity, but most importantly knew how to severely underplay his roles and still be a commanding presence on screen. Apparently, Wayne once said that he preferred to react silently to lines spoken by other actors. He starred in 169 feature-length movies, including classic westerns like "Stagecoach" (1939), "The Searchers" (1956), and "True Grit" (1969), for which he won an Academy Award.

Answer: Lucille LeSueur

Joan Crawford was born in San Antonio, Texas, on 23 March 1904, and died on 10 May 1977.

She rose from humble beginnings to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars. Having started in the silent movie era, Crawford was one of the few actresses who managed the transition into 'talkies' resulting in a long career of nearly five decades. She won an Academy Award for her role in "Mildred Pierce" (1945). Off-screen, Crawford's personal life was tumultuous, marred by controversies and various divorces.

Answer: Issur Danielovitch Demsky

Kirk Douglas was born in New York City, NY, on 9 December 1916, and died on 5 February 2020.

He enjoyed a lengthy career in which he starred in iconic movies such as "Champion" (1949), "Paths of Glory" (1957), and "Spartacus" (1960). Douglas often portrayed complex, morally ambiguous characters.

Off-screen, Douglas showed his serious and politically engaged side, fighting against the Hollywood blacklist, taking control of his career by forming his own production company and advocating a number of philanthropic causes.

Answer: Archibald Alec Leach

Cary Grant was born in Bristol, England, on 18 January 1904, and died on 29 November 1989.

Oozing charm and sophistication, Grant became a symbol of elegance and wit, which is rather surprising given his underprivileged and unhappy childhood. As a leading man in classic movies like "Bringing Up Baby" (1938), "The Philadelphia Story" (1940), and "North by Northwest" (1959), Grant showed great skill in both comic timing and serious acting. In the classic comedy "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988), the main character, played by John Cleese, is named Archibald Leach in honor of him.

Answer: Betty Joan Perske

Lauren Bacall was born in New York City on 16 September 1924, and died on 12 August 2014.

A big part of her star power came from her distinctive husky voice and sensual appeal. Her breakthrough role, opposite Humphrey Bogart in "To Have and Have Not", (1944) also led to a high profile marriage with her co-star in 1945. Bacall went on to star in in classics like "The Big Sleep" (1946), "Key Largo" (1948), and "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1953).

Answer: Jerome Silberman

Gene Wilder was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on 11 June 1933, and died on 29 August 2016.

He was considered an immensely talented actor, with a unique blend of comedic genius and ability to emotionally stir audiences. His expressive eyes, charm, and impeccable timing endeared him to audiences worldwide.

Wilder first gained recognition for his collaborations with Mel Brooks in classic movies such as "The Producers" (1967), "Blazing Saddles" (1974), and "Young Frankenstein" (1974). His comedic brilliance was further on show in movies like "Silver Streak" (1976) and "Stir Crazy" (1980), with comic co-star Richard Pryor.

Answer: Eugene Maurice Orowitz

Michael Landon was born in New York City, NY, on 31 October 1936, and died on 1 July 1991.

He first rose to fame as Little Joe Cartwright in the long-running series "Bonanza" (1959-1973), but his most iconic role was probably as Charles Ingalls in "Little House on the Prairie" (1974-1983). Not only did he star in the show, but he also served as a writer, director, and producer.

Answer: Bernard Schwartz

Tony Curtis was born in New York City, NY, on 3 June 1925, and died on 29 September 2010.

On the back of a difficult childhood in the Bronx, Curtis was determined to become a Hollywood star and worked very hard to achieve his dream. With roles in movies like "The Defiant Ones" (1958), "Some Like It Hot" (1959), and "Operation Petticoat" (1959), Curtis displayed versatility in a wide range of genres, from comedy to drama.