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There are Some Who Call Us... Trivia Quiz

I'll give you a description of a famous Tim, Timothy, or Timmy; all you have to do is give me his last name. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by bigtim64. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bigtim64

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,086

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

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Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. He invented the World Wide Web in 1991. Hint

Horton

Berners-Lee

McCarver

Belcher

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Question 2 of 15

2. He was a journalist who hosted "Meet the Press" from 1991 until his death in 2008. Hint

Schmit

Allen

Russert

Rice

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Question 3 of 15

3. This actor appeared in the film "Pulp Fiction" and starred in the TV series "Lie to Me". Hint

Gunn

Mosley

Burton

Roth

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Question 4 of 15

4. This actor starred in the series "Deadwood" and "Justified". Hint

Olyphant

Robbins

Omundsen

Curry

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Question 5 of 15

5. This actor and comedian was a cast member on "The Carol Burnett Show" and starred in the "Dorf" comedy videos. Hint

Russert

Biakabutuka

Twitty

Conway

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Question 6 of 15

6. This athlete won the Heisman Trophy in 1987 and played most of his NFL career for the LA/Oakland Raiders. Hint

Rice

Brown

Gunn

Berners-Lee

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the real last name of rapper/producer Timbaland? Hint

Mosley

Roth

Russert

Mandrake

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Question 8 of 15

8. This actor/singer had a hit single in 1979 called "I Do the Rock." He also played Dr. Frank-n-Furter in the 1975 film "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Hint

Rice

Olyphant

Horton

Curry

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Question 9 of 15

9. He is the former bass player for 1970's bands Poco and the Eagles. Middle initial is B. Hint

Commerford

Schmit

Mosley

Burton

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Question 10 of 15

10. This actor starred in the films "Bull Durham" and "The Shawshank Redemption" Hint

Conway

Allen

Dalton

Robbins

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Question 11 of 15

11. This director has brought us films like "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands." Hint

Rice

Leary

Burton

Horton

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Question 12 of 15

12. This TV personality is a star of the reality series "Project Runway." Hint

Hutton

Dalton

Berners-Lee

Gunn

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Question 13 of 15

13. This baseball player was the opening-day pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers in 1989 and 1991. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds and L.A. Angels, among other teams. Hint

Belcher

Brown

Bottoms

Brooke-Taylor

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Question 14 of 15

14. This late athlete was an NHL player in the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. He also founded a famous donut franchise. Hint

Heidecker

Horton

Wakefield

Tebow

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Question 15 of 15

15. This lyricist collaborated on productions such as "Chess", "The Lion King" and "Jesus Christ Superstar." Hint

Brooke-Taylor

Rice

Ryan

McGraw

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. He invented the World Wide Web in 1991.

Answer: Berners-Lee

... not to be confused with the internet itself, which we all know was invented by former US Vice President Al Gore. :)

2. He was a journalist who hosted "Meet the Press" from 1991 until his death in 2008.

Answer: Russert

Russert was the longest-serving host of the weekly NBC news and commentary program. He died June 13, 2008 after collapsing at the NBC News Washington Bureau offices. His son, Luke Russert, is a correspondent for NBC News.

3. This actor appeared in the film "Pulp Fiction" and starred in the TV series "Lie to Me".

Answer: Roth

"Lie to Me" aired from 2009 to 2011 on the Fox network in the U.S. It told the story of a consulting firm in Washington DC that specialized in using facial tics, body language and vocal cues to determine if people were lying. Roth's co-star was Kelli Williams from the TV series "The Practice."

4. This actor starred in the series "Deadwood" and "Justified".

Answer: Olyphant

Both of Olyphant's standout characters - Seth Bullock in "Deadwood" and Raylan Givens in "Justified" - are/were U.S. Marshals.

5. This actor and comedian was a cast member on "The Carol Burnett Show" and starred in the "Dorf" comedy videos.

Answer: Conway

Conway was known for his outrageous, hilarious performances and silly voices on "The Carol Burnett Show." For his "Dorf" character, he would kneel on the ground and wear a costume, including shoes, that ended at his knees.

6. This athlete won the Heisman Trophy in 1987 and played most of his NFL career for the LA/Oakland Raiders.

Answer: Brown

Brown won the Heisman as a wide receiver for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He played from 1988 to 2003 for the Raiders, then played his final season (2004) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named to the NFL All-90's Team and is in the College Football Hall of Fame.

7. What is the real last name of rapper/producer Timbaland?

Answer: Mosley

Timbaland has worked with artists such as Duran Duran, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake.

8. This actor/singer had a hit single in 1979 called "I Do the Rock." He also played Dr. Frank-n-Furter in the 1975 film "Rocky Horror Picture Show."

Answer: Curry

Curry was nominated for a Tony and an Olivier Award for his portayal of King Arthur in "Monty Python's Spamalot." He also recorded vocals for the album "Sandinista!" by The Clash.

9. He is the former bass player for 1970's bands Poco and the Eagles. Middle initial is B.

Answer: Schmit

Schmit took over for Randy Meisner as the bass player for Poco in 1970; he then took over for Meisner with The Eagles in 1977.

10. This actor starred in the films "Bull Durham" and "The Shawshank Redemption"

Answer: Robbins

Robbins made his TV debut in 1982 in the NBC series "St. Elsewhere." He has also appeared in the movies "Top Gun" (1986) and "High Fidelity" (2000). He won an Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work in the 2003 film "Mystic River."

11. This director has brought us films like "Beetlejuice" and "Edward Scissorhands."

Answer: Burton

Burton's directorial debut was the 1985 film "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure." He has also directed remakes of "The Planet of the Apes," "Sweeney Todd" and "Alice in Wonderland."

12. This TV personality is a star of the reality series "Project Runway."

Answer: Gunn

Gunn has a catchphrase on "Project Runway": "Make it work." He was born in Washington DC in 1953, has published three books and is the Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne Inc.

13. This baseball player was the opening-day pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers in 1989 and 1991. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds and L.A. Angels, among other teams.

Answer: Belcher

While playing for the Reds, Belcher complained openly about owner Marge Schott's St Bernard dog, Schottzie 02, "doing its business" on the field at Riverfront Stadium.

14. This late athlete was an NHL player in the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. He also founded a famous donut franchise.

Answer: Horton

Horton spent most of his hockey career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tim Horton's has hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada.

15. This lyricist collaborated on productions such as "Chess", "The Lion King" and "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Answer: Rice

Tim Rice also contributed to the 1992 film "Aladdin" and the the 1976 musical "Evita." He is a Knight Commander of the Order of British Empire and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Source: Author bigtim64

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