Celebrity Burial Locations Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sandyville, Maryland

Fred Gwynne is best known as Herman Munster from the popular TV show 'The Munsters.' Gwynne was born on July 10, 1928. He decided on an acting career after graduating from Harvard. He had a small part in 'On the Waterfront,' but never became a big star.

In 1961 Gywnne landed the role of Patrolman Francis Muldoon in 'Car 54, Where are You?.' That show lasted for three years then Fred was cast as Herman Munster. He wore fifty pounds of padding and five inch elevator shoes to play the part. After TV he had several minor roles in a few unmemorable films then was cast as the Judge in 'My Cousin Vinny' Fred died of pancreatic cancer on July 2, 1993

Answer: Hollywood Hills, California

Freddie was born on June 22, 1954 to Puerto Rican and Hungarian parents in New York City. In 1974, Prinze landed the role of Chico Rodriguez in the hit series "Chico and the Man"; which ran on television from 1974 to 1977.

"Chico and the Man" was one of the top rated television programs from 1974 through 1977. One has to wonder why Prinze decided to take his own life on January 29, 1977 while being at the top of his career (which was still in the process of blooming). One might think that Freddie Prinze could not cope with success.

Even after Freddie's death, "Chico and the Man" was still being shown on television. Eventually, the show faded for many years, until reruns started to be shown.

Freddie Prinze had one child, Freddie Prinze, Jr., with his wife, Kathy Prinze.

Answer: Glendale, California

L. Frank Baum was the author of the OZ books. Born: May 15, 1856 died: May 6, 1919.

Answer: Bentonville, Arkansas

March 29, 1918 to April 5, 1992. Sam was the founder of Wal-Mart stores. Wal-Mart's success stems from the fact that their stores are never more than a days drive from a distribution center. Sam was one of the richest men in the world when he died from cancer, but he died anyway.

Answer: Clarence Leo Fender

Clarence Leo Fender was born August 10, 1919 and died on March 21, 1991. Leo was a former radio repairman who perfected the sound pickups and tone controls on early electric guitars. He began mass producing the Fender Broadcaster in 1948.

Answer: Worth, Illinois

Born McKinley Morganfield on April 4, 1915 to Mississippi sharecroppers. He took up guitar as a young boy and developed an interest in the blues. He went on to the electric guitar in the 1940s, because "couldn't nobody hear you with an acoustic." Muddy refined his skills in songs such as 'Hoochie Coochie Man' and 'Got My Mojo Working.' Muddy's style was, and still is, an influence on many Rock and Roll performers. Muddy died in his sleep on April 30, 1983.

Answer: heart attack

Redd recorded the first 'party records' in 1956 (records considered bawdy for the era, discussing sex, politics, race and other taboo subjects). Redd is best known as Fred Sanford on the TV hit 'Sanford & Son" Redd was born on December 9, 1922. On October 11, 1991 he finally had the fatal heart attack that he kept promising Elizabeth on the show. He is buried in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Answer: Babe Ruth

Alfred Manuel Billy Martin was born in Berkeley, Ca May 26, 1928 and died in a automobile crash December 25, 1989. Billy played second base for the Yankees, Kansas City A's and six other teams before retiring in 1961. He was hired to manage the Yankees in 1975 after managing elsewhere.

He was fired and rehired by the Yankees many times. He and Ruth are buried close near each other at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Answer: Nowhere he was cremated

Born John Curtis Estes August 8, 1944. Holmes died on March 13, 1988 of AIDS complications. Holmes was a 'well-endowed' adult movie star (250+ movies). He requested in his will that his body be cremated 'intact.' His wife supervised the process then scattered his ashes over San Francisco Bay. Holmes' life was the basis for 'Boogie Nights.' The wrong answer in Pennsylvania is a REAL town.

Answer: Los Angeles, California

Westwood Village Memorial Park near UCLA. Dean Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti. He lived from 7th June 1917 to 25th December 1995. He began his career as the partner of Jerry Lewis from 1946-1953. They made many popular movies. After the team's breakup, Dean resumed his singing career.

His career peaked in 1964 when 'Everybody Loves Somebody' knocked the Beatles out of the #1 spot. The popular Dean Martin Show lasted for 9 years on television. Dean was a member of the 'Rat Pack' along with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop.