Who is this Celebrity? Trivia

61. Which recently famous Mormon made his/her musical debut in "American Idol: Season 2"?

From Quiz Famous Mormons

Answer: Carmen Rasmusen

Eighteen-year-old Carmen makes her home just outside of Salt Lake City, in Bountiful, Utah.

From Quiz Famous Jews: Part 2

Answer: Hepatitis B

Baruch Blumberg, born in 1923, helped create the vaccine for Hepatitis B. He shared the Nobel Prize in 1976 with D. Carleton Gajdusek .

From Quiz Also Known As...

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Francis Albert Sinatra's other nicknames included "The Voice" and "The Chairman of the Board". He was born an only child on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey.

From Quiz Do You Know Who I Am? Part 6

Answer: Julia

When Vanessa accepted her Oscar for the movie "Julia", she was met with boos during her acceptance speech. Vanessa first teamed with her sister, Lynn Redgrave, in the 1991 movie, "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane".

From Quiz Celebrities Wanted

Answer: Julia Stiles

Born Julia O'Hara Stiles in New York, New York on March 28th, 1981. Is half-Irish, half-Italian. Known for her role as Kat Stratford in '10 Things I Hate About You' (modern update of Shakespeare's 'The Taming Of The Shrew') and Sara Johnson 'Save The Last Dance'. Attends Columbia University as an English major.

From Quiz Who Wrote the Book?

Answer: Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent, an avid hunter, as of May, 2002 published a book called 'Kill it and Grill It.' (This question in its original form was written in February, 2002 without any prior knowledge that Ted was working on a book of wild game recipes)

From Quiz 'Fruity' People

Answer: Harry Belafonte

Belafonte's songs helped popularize calypso music.

From Quiz LaDies

Answer: Angie Dickinson

Born in 1931, in North Dakota, Angie starred in many films, including 1980's 'Dressed to Kill'.

From Quiz Stand Up To TV - Part II

Answer: Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling turned into Larry Sanders for his HBO show.

From Quiz Three Clues and a Guess

Answer: Jean Harlow

Harlean "Jean" Harlow Carpenter was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 3, 1911 to Montclair and Jean Carpenter. When Jean was sixteen she married Charlie McGrew who was seven years her senior. The marriage didn't last long. Her first credited movie was "Why is a Plumber?". Howard Hughes signed her to a five year contract and then loaned her out for more money that what she would make on a film. During her work with MGM, Jean married Paul Bern, a studio lieutenant. Paul committed suicide one night while Jean was having dinner with her mother. Jean's third husband was a cameraman whom she divorced seven months later. Jean was seeing William Powell at the time of her death. She was working on the 1937 movie, "Saratoga" with Clark Gable when she became ill. Jean only went to the hospital when William took her. Jean Harlow died on June 7, 1938 of cerebral edema.

From Quiz A Helping Hand

Answer: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

I applaud the health care workers who have slaved day in and day out to care for those who are sick. They've been there through thick and thin. They've seen people struggle for breath and they watched people pass on. I for one would not want the job of dealing with people through the virus every single day. Dwayne offered just a small token, 7000 bottles of water, not a large sum, but it was something. He worked with the Voss company to help distribute the bottles. He defined it as "our small way of letting you know how grateful we are for all your work...". It's not about the cost, it's about doing something to help. Thank you to all the health care workers! I applaud you!

From Quiz Hairstyles of Celebrities Yesterday and Today

Answer: Shirley Temple

Shirley's mother was the hairstylist for this little girl. She would put 56 curls exactly on her head. Shirley was not only known for her adorable curls, but also a non-alcoholic drink called the "Shirley Temple". One of my fondest memories of Shirley is when she danced with Bill Robinson in "The Little Colonel" (1935). She was always about smiling with her adorable little dimples and 56 curls. Shirley sang and made the song "On the Good Ship Lollipop" famous in the the 1934 movie, "Bright Eyes" with James Dunn. Shirley played the role of Heidi and lived with her grandfather in the mountains in Switzerland. I still recall her saying, "Oh grandfather", in this 1937 version of "Heidi". Shirley stopped acting and became became an ambassador in 1974. She passed away in 2014.

From Quiz Which Actor Is It?

Answer: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California. He acted in plays while attending Skyline High School in Oakland, California. He started acting in 1977, and starred in his first movie, "He Knows You're Alone", in 1980. He has been in other movies, including "Big", "Cast Away", and "The Green Mile". A holder of both American and Greek citizenship, Hanks has received a Presidential Medal of Freedom as well as the French Legion of Honour.

From Quiz Celebrities on First Name Basis - S & T

Answer: Shawn

Born just outside of Toronto, Canada, Shawn Mendes was a creation of an online generation, rising to popularity via the now-defunct video service known as Vine by releasing songs to the public. He was quickly picked up by a studio in his teen years and unleashed a series of popular full albums, becoming somewhat of a teen sensation. By the time he turned 21, he had four Billboard number one records and countless sold-out stadium shows.

From Quiz That Certain Smile

Answer: Tom Cruise

Really, it should be film-makers and studios executives who are smiling when they have Tom Cruise headlining one of their films. Over the years he has become one of the most bankable film-stars in Hollywood and he is one of the highest grossing actors of all time. Best known for his action films (where he does most of his own stunts - that would put worried frowns on insurer's faces), he played the role of Ethan Hunt in six "Mission Impossible" films between 1996 and 2018, as well as starring roles in "Jack Reacher" (2012), "War of the Worlds" (2005) and "The Last Samurai" (2003). Proving that he's more than just a man of action, to date he has also won three Golden Globe Awards and been nominated for three Academy Awards for his acting. Reckon you wouldn't have been able to wipe that smile off his face at all if he could have converted one of those Oscar nominations into a win.

From Quiz Wonderful Worldly Women

Answer: Julianne Moore

In the first 'Jurassic Park' sequel, Julianne Moore (born Julie Anne Smith) played Dr Sarah Harding, the girlfriend of Dr Ian Malcolm - a key character from the original movie. She has also appeared in numerous critically acclaimed movies, including Magnolia (1999), 'The Hours' (2002), 'A Single Man' (2009) as well as her Oscar-winning role in 'Still Alice'. Her 'Freckleface Strawberry' series of books are aimed at young children and include positive messages to promote self-esteem and discourage bullying. The name of the eponymous character is based on Moore's own childhood experiences of being teased about both her freckles and her red hair. Laura Dern starred in the original 'Jurassic Park' movie; Tea Leoni appeared in 'Jurassic Park III'; and Bryce Dallas Howard appeared in later sequels, beginning with 'Jurassic World'.

From Quiz Peter Without Paul and Mary

Answer: Peter Falk

Peter Falk (1927-2011) was best known for his character Lieutenant Columbo, a homicide detective in a shaggy raincoat, driving an old-timer, and most of the time accompanied by a listless basset hound. Columbo seems a distracted police officer who has not the slightest hope of cracking a case, but he always solves the ingenuous murder mystery in a very shrewd way. Falk first impersonated Lieutenant Columbo in the TV movie "Prescription: Murder" (1968). "Just One More Thing" is also the title of Falk's autobiography. Other roles by Peter Falk include Sam Diamond in the mystery spoof "Murder by Death" (1976) and the grandfather in "The Princess Bride" (1987). Peter Scolari (born 1955) is best known for playing a TV producer in the sitcom "Newhart" (1982-1990). Peter Cambor (born 1978) played the role of Nate Getz in "NCIS: Los Angeles" between 2009 and 2017. Peter Hald (born 1986) played Thomas in a few episodes of the Swedish police series "Bron".

From Quiz Who Am I ? Part 4

Answer: Jennifer Love Hewitt

One of Jennifer Love Hewitt's first big roles was in the television show "Party of Five" (1994) where she played one of the central characters named Sarah Reeves. She had the starring role as Melinda Gordon in the television show "Ghost Whisperer" (2005-2010) which was nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards.

From Quiz CSI Whodunits

Answer: Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones started his career in theater, before moving to film in 1970. He has appeared in movies such as "The Hunt for Red October", as Skip Tyler, "The Crucible", playing Thomas Putnam, and the TV series "Deadwood", where he played A.W. Merrick.

From Quiz Name the Celebrity

Answer: Will Smith

Born Willard Carroll Smith, Jr. in Philadelphia, the popular actor began his acting career in the TV series "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Prior to that, he was part of the rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Will has starred in such blockbuster films as "Men in Black" and "Independence Day."

From Quiz A Star is Born

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

In the genre of heavy metal, Osbourne stands front and center. He was a major part of the band that started the whole thing, that being Black Sabbath. After splitting with the band, Ozzy made an even bigger name for himself with his solo career. Along with his wife Sharon, he started the successful Ozzfest which highlights many metal bands and gives them the play time most radio stations won't.

From Quiz And Then You Go and Spoil It All

Answer: Glee

Canadian actor Cory Allan Michael Monteith (1982-2013) played high school quarterback Finn Hudson on the FOX hit show "Glee" until early in season five (2009 to July 2013). He won four awards and garnered six nominations in his brief career, including People's Choice Award, Favorite TV Comedy Actor. His sweet and naive character sang, danced and wooed two girls, but on July 13, 2013 at age 31, Monteith died of a heroin and alcohol overdose. Shortly after, creator Ryan Murphy announced that "Glee" would end in March 2015. Twenty-six million viewers tuned in for a single 2011 show, eight million saw season four in 2012, but for season five, in which Monteith died, there were only 4.5 million viewers. The show won 32 Emmy's, nine Golden Globes and many other awards.

From Quiz A-Z of My Favourite Celebrities Part Two

Answer: Quvenzhané Wallis

Quvenzhané Wallis was born on August 28th 2003. 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' (2012) was her first film role, for which earned her the nomination. The following year she appeared in '12 Years a Slave', another film which received Oscar nominations.

From Quiz Which Actor/Actress 2

Answer: Sweden

Born Carl Adolf von Sydow in 1929 in the city of Lund on the southern tip of Sweden, Max von Sydow acquired French citizenship in 2002. He made his film debut in 1949 and, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, appeared in numerous films directed by his fellow countryman Ingmar Bergman. Film buffs will recall the famous scene from "The Seventh Seal" where he plays chess with Death. In addition to Sydow's performance as Christ, his memorable roles include Father Lankester Merrin in "The Exorcist" in 1973, the assassin Joubert in "Three Days of the Condor" in 1975, Ming the Merciless in the sci-fi film "Flash Gordon" in 1980 and James Bond's arch-rival Ernst Stavro Blofeld in "Never Say Never Again" in 1983.

From Quiz Which Actor/Actress Is This?

Answer: Ava Gardner

The fact that Ava Gardner was nominated only once for an Oscar and never won seems remarkable. She appeared in numerous major films and performed opposite most of the Hollywood legends of the Golden Age. Indeed, she was married to more than her share of them too: Mickey Rooney from 1942-43, Artie Shaw from 1945-46, and Frank Sinatra from 1951-57. Her film credits include "The Killers" with Burt Lancaster in 1946, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" with Gregory Peck in 1952, "The Barefoot Contessa" with Humphrey Bogart in 1954, "On the Beach" with Peck and Fred Astaire in 1959, "The Night of the Iguana" with Richard Burton in 1964, and "Earthquake" with Charlton Heston in 1974. Her only Oscar nomination came in 1953 for "Mogambo", a John Ford adventure film co-starring Clark Gable, Grace Kelly and Donald Sinden. The statue that year went to Andrey Hepburn for "Roman Holiday".

From Quiz "Wing and a Prayer" Actors

Answer: Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews starred as Fred Derry in "The Best Years of Our Lives", one of his finest performances. He played Lieutenant Commander Edward Moulton in "Wing and a Prayer".

From Quiz A-Z of My Favourite Celebrities Part One

Answer: Britney Spears

Britney Spears was born on 2nd December 1981. By 2014, Britney had achieved five number one singles in the UK, compared to four in the US. Her first single '...Baby One More Time' charted at number one for both the UK and US charts by 1999.

From Quiz Try Saying That Three Times Fast

Answer: Apichatpong Weerasethakul

No, I won't say out loud the director's name and the three red herrings (who all were part of the crew). Try saying these four names three times and I'll help you untangle your tongue. Apichatpong Weerasethakul is the director we're looking for. He was born in Bangkok (which the locals call Krungthep Mahanakhon and 134 more letters) in 1970. In 1993, he debuted his director's career with a short story named "Bullet". His first full-length movie "Dokfa Nai Meuman" (2000) won a special mention in the Vancouver International Film Festival. "Uncle Boonmee" was his sixth full-length movie, and won a Golden Palm in Cannes. The title character is on his deathbed, and he remembers his previous reincarnations.

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