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  'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies   top quiz  
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I will give you a list of movies that one of the 'Lord of the Rings' cast has appeared in, and you tell me which cast member I'm talking about.
Average, 10 Qns, skunkee, Aug 01 16
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  Familiar Faces from Middle-Earth   top quiz  
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Do you find yourself smiling just a bit when you seen one of "The Lord of the Rings" actors appear in other movies? The story of the One Ring is now complete, but it is somehow comforting to see these familiar faces in other places. Good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, traderider, Feb 10 05
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  What Came Before 'Lord of the Rings'?   top quiz  
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You remember the all-star performances they gave in 'The Lord of the Rings'. Can you identify these actors from their earlier roles?
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  The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies    
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Each question will list some movies that various "Lord of the Rings" actors/actresses have starred in. Each choice will be someone from "Lord of the Rings".
Average, 15 Qns, jediadia, Jul 04 04
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LOTR Cast Trivia Questions
1. He was a young Josh in 'War of the Roses' (1989), Patella in 'Courage Under Fire' (1996), and Doug in '50 First Dates' (2004).

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Sean Astin

Sean was born on February 25, 1971 in Santa Monica , California. He is the product of a very short-lived marriage between his mother, Patty Duke, and his biological father, Michael Tell. He was adopted by Duke's second husband, John Astin, when he was only 3 years old.

2. "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "The Last Crusade"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies, who played Gimli in "Lord of the Rings", played Sallah in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Last Crusade".

3. He played Pfc. Todd Blackburn in 'Black Hawk Down' (2001), Paris in 'Troy' (2004), and Will Turner in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'.

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Orlando Bloom

Orlando was born on January 13, 1977 in Canterbury, Kent, England. In 1998 he fell three stories and broke his back. His recovery was nothing short of astonishing, as he was told that there was a very real possibility that he would never walk again. Against all odds he walked out of the hospital only 12 days after receiving surgery.

4. "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Black Hawk Down"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom, who played Legolas in "Lord of the Rings", played Will Turner in "Pirates of the Caribbean", and Todd Blackburn in "Black Hawk Down". Orlando starred with Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean". He is one of three known actors in "Lord of the Rings" to star in a movie with Johnny Depp.

5. What versatile actor, who won a Tony Award in 1967, and was nominated for an Academy Award for portraying Sam Mussabini in 'Chariots of Fire' (1981), portrayed an aging ringbearer in 'The Lord of the Rings'?

From Quiz What Came Before 'Lord of the Rings'?

Answer: Ian Holm

Sir Ian Holm was born in Essex in 1931, and has had a distinguished career on stage, both in his native country and on Broadway, where he received a Tony Award in 1967 for his performance of the role of Lenny in Harold Pinter's 'The Homecoming', a part he reprised in the 1973 movie. He won several awards (BAFTA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Cannes Film Festival Award Best Supporting Actor) for his portrayal of Scipio Africanus "Sam" Mussabini, who trained Harold Abrams, one of the central figures in 'Chariots of Fire'. He has also appeared in a number of other British movies, working under the direction of Richard Lester a number of times. American movie audiences may recall his performances in the 1997 movie 'The Fifth Element' (as Father Vito Cornelius) and in the 1998 film 'Alien' (as the android Ash). In 'The Lord of the Rings', he played the part of Bilbo Baggins, who had 'won' the One Ring from Gollum in 'The Hobbit', and passed it on to Frodo at the start of 'The Lord of the Rings'.

6. He played Sean Miller in 'Patriot Games' (1992), Alec Trevelyan in 'GoldenEye' (1995), and Patrick Koster in 'Don't Say a Word' (2001).

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Sean Bean

Born April 17, 1959 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Sean does a wonderful job of playing the villain. He worked for a few years in his father's welding firm, before he turned his hand to acting.

7. Which elfin actor was well known to Australian audiences for his role as Tick in 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' (1994) before he took on the role of Agent Smith in 'The Matrix' (1999)?

From Quiz What Came Before 'Lord of the Rings'?

Answer: Hugo Weaving

Hugo Wallace Weaving, born in 1960, made his first film appearance in 1980 as Student 2 in '... Maybe This Time'. In 1989 he starred with Nicole Kidman in the television miniseries 'Bangkok Hilton', which brought him widespread notice. In 1991 he starred with Russell Crowe in 'Proof', playing the blind photographer Martin, a role whch earned him the Australian Film Institute's Best Actor award. (The film was named Best Film, and Crowe Best Supporting Actor.) In 1993 he played Sir John in the comedy 'Reckless Kelly', and in 1994 was part of the ensemble of leads in 'Priscilla', which got international release and led to Hollywood work, including the role of Elrond in 'The Lord of the Rings'.

8. He has played Harry in 'Insomnia' (1998), Ricky Barnes in 'The Escapist' (2001) and Pvt. Thomas Quinn in 'Deathwatch' (2002).

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Andy Serkis

Born on April 20, 1964 in Ruislip, London, England, it is said that some of Gollum's more disgusting noises were born when Serkis watched his cat cough up a fur ball. This vegetarian is the proud owner of one of the rings that was used for a prop in the movie.

9. "A Life Less Ordinary", "From Hell"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Ian Holm

Ian Holm, who played Bilbo in "Lord of the Rings", played Naville in "A Life Less Ordinary", and Sir William Gull in "From Hell". Ian Holm is one of three known "Lord of the Rings" actors to star in a movie with Johnny Depp. They were both in "From Hell."

10. He has played Postman in 'The Soldier's Leap', Jimmy Campbell in 'Julie and the Cadillacs', and Barrett Bonden in 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' (2003).

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Billy Boyd

Born on August 28, 1968 in Glasgow, Scotland, Billy and his sister were raised by their grandmother when their parents died. Billy was only twelve at the time.

11. He has played such distinguished roles as D.H. Lawrence in 'Priest of Love' (1981), and Richard III in the 1995 production of that Shakespearean play. But he has also played Magneto in both 'Xmen' (2000) and 'X2'(2003).

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Ian McKellen

Born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, McKellen was knighted in 1990. He too has the infamous tattoo of an Elvish 9 that most of the 'Fellowship' had done.

12. "X-Men", "X2", "Richard III"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in "Lord of the Rings", played Magneto in the "X-Men" movies, and the title role in "Richard III".

13. He has played John W. Poe in 'Young Guns 2' (1990), Lucifer in 'The Prophecy', and Frank Hopkins in 'Hidalgo' (2004).

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Viggo Mortensen

Born on October 20, 1958, in Manhattan, New York, USA, Viggo is fluent in several languages. He is also a poet, with a published book of poetry, a jazz musician with three CD's to his credit, a painter and an accomplished horseman. In fact there doesn't seem to be much that this man doesn't do.

14. He has played Challenger in 'The Lost World' (1992), and Sallah in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981), and 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' (1989). He is also the voice of Manray on 'Sponge Bob Square Pants'.

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: John Rhys-Davies

Born on May 5, 1944 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, Rhys-Davies spent up to five hours in make-up on days when he was made up to be Gimli. Because he learned very early in filming that he was allergic to the prosthetics, he was unable to be made up every day.

15. "The Matrix" movies, "Babe"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving, who played Elrond in "Lord of the Rings", played Agent Smith in "The Matrix" movies. He also did the voice of Rex, the Male Sheepdog in "Babe."

16. He's been Mark Evans in 'The Good Son' (1993), Sandy in 'Flipper' (1996) and Patrick in 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004).

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Elijah Wood

He was born on January 28, 1981 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This first official member of 'The Lord of the Rings' fan club is the proud owner of one of the two rings used in the filming of 'The Lord of the Rings'.

17. "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones", "Sleepy Hollow"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee, who played Saruman in "Lord of the Rings", played Count Dooku in "Episode II", and the Burgomeister in "Sleepy Hollow." Christopher is one of three known "Lord of the Rings" actors to star in a movie with Johnny Depp. They both starred in "Sleepy Hollow."

18. He has played Jack in 'An Insomniac's Nightmare' (2003), Goat in 'Spivs' (2004), and Jimmy Furey in 'This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper', a 2000 mini-series.

From Quiz 'Lord of the Rings' Cast in Other Movies

Answer: Dominic Monaghan

Born on December 8, 1976 in Berlin, Germany, he moved to England with his family when he was 12. Dominic is fluent in German, and has a real talent for accents and impersonations.

19. "Elizabeth", "The Talented Mr. Ripley"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett, who played Galadriel in "Lord of the Rings", played the title role in "Elizabeth", and Meredith Logue in "The Talented Mr. Ripley."

20. This featured member of the Fellowship appears in all three "The Lord of the Rings" movies as a stalwart companion. His comparatively diminutive character in "Rudy" also proves to be one of stout heart.

From Quiz Familiar Faces from Middle-Earth

Answer: Sean Astin & Astin

Sean Astin has been in a few other movies, such as 2004's "50 First Dates" and 1984's "The Goonies." But "Rudy," a story about a practice-squad player for the University of Notre Dame football team, is certainly one of the fans' favorites among Sean Astin's non-hobbit roles.

21. "Deep Impact", "The Faculty"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood, who played Frodo in "Lord of the Rings", played Leo in "Deep Impact", and Casey in "The Faculty."

22. "A Perfect Murder", "The Portrait of a Lady"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen, who played Aragorn in "Lord of the Rings", played David Shaw in "A Perfect Murder", and Casper Goodwood in "The Portrait of a Lady."

23. In "The Lord of the Rings," she plays a queen from an ancient line of the Noldorin Elves. In another movie, she portrays a real queen from history, a figure who rises from uncertain beginnings to fashion the empire of its age.

From Quiz Familiar Faces from Middle-Earth

Answer: Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett, like many of the other actors and actresses in "The Lord of the Rings," was perfect cast as Lady Galadriel. We certainly hope to see her and the other "The Lord of the Rings" alumni in many more films in the future!

24. "The Thin Red Line", "What Lies Beneath"?

From Quiz The Stars of "Lord of the Rings" in Other Movies

Answer: Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto, who played Eowyn in "Lord of the Rings" (specifically in the second and third films), played Marty Bell in "The Thin Red Line", and Mary Feur in "What Lies Beneath."

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