Same Surname Trivia

91. Which Simpson married Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, in 1937 following his abdication of the British throne?

From Quiz The Simpsons!

Answer: Wallis Warfield

Her complete first name is Bessiewallis, by the way. She was an American socialite who was twice divorced before finding her king, who then abdicated (to borrow the phrase of another Simpson.

From Quiz Same Last Names

Answer: Scott

George C. Scott and Sir Walter Scott

From Quiz My Name is Robb

Answer: Lynda Bird Johnson Robb

Lyndon Johnson suggested naming their daughter after both parents. The result was Lynda (for Lyndon) and Bird (from her mother Lady Bird Johnson). J. D. Robb is a pen name. AnnaSophia is an actress.

From Quiz Only The Name's The Same

Answer: Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway (1982- ) is an American actress, who was actually named after the wife of William Shakespeare. She achieved success with "The Princess Diaries", but her career stalled for a while. Since then she has gained critical acclaim for roles in "Brokeback Mountain", "The Devil Wears Prada", and "The Dark Knight Rises". Anne Hathaway (1556- 1623) was the wife of William Shakespeare and mother of his three children. She was eight years older than him when they married and lived mainly in Stratford after their marriage.

From Quiz The Surname is Just Coincidental

Answer: West

Mary Jane West was born in Brooklyn, New York and died in Los Angeles, California. She was a stage and film actress. Before going into the film industry, she was a dancer and singer. Some of her films include "Night After Night" (1932), "She Done Him Wrong" (1933), "Belle of the Nineties" (1934) and "My Little Chickadee" (1940). Cornel Ronald West, born in Tulsa, was a prominent democratic intellectual and political activist. He studied in Harvard and Princeton and taught, among others, American Studies at Yale, Religion at Princeton and African American Studies at Harvard.

From Quiz People With The Same Surname: Part 2

Answer: E. L. James

E. L. James (b. 1963) is an English author who wrote the trilogy novels "Fifty Shades of Grey", "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed". Each of the novels were adapted into movies with Dakota Johnson as Anastasia "Ana" Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christina Grey in each of the movies. P. D. James (1920-2014) was an English crime writer. She wrote a series of detective novels introducing Adam Dalgliesh as a Police Commander and poet. He appeared in fourteen of her mystery novels and a number of her novels were adapted for film and television. Angela James (b. 1964) is a former Canadian ice hockey player winning four World Championship gold medals in the national team in 1990, 1992, 1994 and 1997. Susan Saint James (b. 1946) is an American actress who is best remembered for her roles in the television series "McMillan & Wife" (1971-1976) opposite Rock Hudson and "Kate & Allie" 1984-1989) opposite Jane Curtin.

From Quiz People With The Same Surname: Part 1

Answer: Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson (1878-1946) became the first African-American to win the World Heavyweight boxing championship (1908-1915). He was born in Galverton, Texas and acquired the nickname the "Galveston Giant". Ben Johnson (b.1961) is a retired Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter. He won the 100m gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, but three days later was disqualified for doping. Earvin "Magic" Johnson (b. 1959) from Lansing, Michigan is a retired professional basketball player who played his whole professional career of 13 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. During his career he won five NBA championships (1980, 82, 85, 87 and 88) and was a member of the gold medal "Dream Team" at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) from Stonewall, Texas was the 36th President of the United States from 1963-1969.

From Quiz Splitting 'Adams'

Answer: John Walsh

The horrific loss of his son, suffered by John Walsh, spurred him on to found the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. When Adam's head was finally found, he had been murdered and decapitated. Although no one was ever charged with the killing, after 27 years it was determined the killer had been a convicted pedophile and killer named Ottis Toole. The only 'good' to come out of this was that missing children became a subject of concern for the nation, and the passage of the Federal Missing Children's Assistant Act of 1984. The other Walshes are: Bill, coach of the San Francisco 49ers, J.T. is an actor from "Sling Blade" (1996), and Brandon who was a character on TV's "90210".

From Quiz Famous Fletchers

Answer: Tyrone Power

Christian set Captain Bligh and a few of his men adrift in a rowing boat with few supplies. Incredibly Bligh made it back to England eventually and devoted the rest of his life to bringing the mutineers to justice. He captured 14 of them, but not Mr. Christian.

From Quiz Welcome to the Family Andrews

Answer: V. C. Andrews

She was born Cleo Virginia Andrews, but wrote under the name V.C. Andrews or, occasionally, Virginia C. Andrews. "Flowers in the Attic" was the first book in her 5-book "Dollanganger Series". It has twice been adapted for film, firstly in 1987 with Kristy Swanson (who played followed by playing Buffy Summers on film) as Cathy Dollanganger and Louise Fletcher as her grandmother, Olivia. In the 2014 film version, Kiernan Shipka plays Cathy and Ellen Burstyn is Olivia.

From Quiz The "Wright" Stuff

Answer: Bill Cartwright

Standing 7'1" (2.16m), he was a top 5 draft pick in 1979 with the New York Knicks. He went to the Chicago Bulls in 1988, and was part of the first three-peat the Bulls put together in the 1990s. He retired soon after, and began a coaching career in professional basketball after that.

From Quiz Big Bad Woolf

Answer: George

George Monroe Woolf (1910 to 1946) was the Canadian born jockey nicknamed "The Iceman", due to his calm and unflappable style. When Red Pollard, the usual jockey of "Seabiscuit", was very badly injured, his friend took over. Following his advice Woolf took a famous victory over "War Admiral", making "Seabiscuit" the horse of the year. George, Fred, Bill and Ron are all Weasleys. George is the only name of those given that is not contracted.

From Quiz The Wrath of a Khan

Answer: Liaquat Ali Khan

Liaquat Ali Khan came to power in 1947. Born to a noble family in what is now East Punjab, India, he trained as a lawyer in Britain, and joined the Muslim League on returning to India, then ruled over by the British. After Pakistan became independent in 1947, Khan - previously the Muslim League's General Secretary - was appointed Prime Minister of the nascent state. He was murdered four years later by Saad Akbar Babrak, a hitman from Afghanistan, in a park which was later renamed Liaquat Bagh in his honour.

From Quiz Last Name Ford

Answer: Sixteen Tons

The song was an unexpected hit for Ford as it was a cover of a 1946 recording by Merle Travis. The song is about the life of a coal miner and has in turn been covered by artists ranging from Bo Diddley to Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, Johnny Cash and Robbie Williams. The other choices are all Marty Robbins songs.

From Quiz I Was Saying Boo-urns

Answer: Jack Johnson

Born Noah Brusso, Burns was the only Canadian-born Heavyweight Champion in the 20th century. Standing only 5'7", Burns was the first fighter to defend his title against an African-American, losing to the legendary Johnson. After boxing, Burns became a successful businessman but lost most of his fortune in the 1929 stock market crash. He died in 1955 at the age of 73.

From Quiz Diamonds Are Forever

Answer: Homicide: Life on the Street

Diamond appeared in 69 episodes as Kellerman, in seasons 4, 5 and 6 (1995-98). "Homicide: Life on The Street" was a gritty police procedural set in Baltimore. Starring Yaphet Kotto, Andre Braugher, Kyle Secor and Richard Belzer, it was one of the most critically acclaimed police shows in TV history. Diamond is a graduate of Julliard, and started acting in 1990. Since "Homicide" ended its run in 1998, Diamond has acted regularly, often playing either cops or doctors. Reed Diamond has the distinction of being the last person killed in the TV series "24" -- a series which killed a huge number of people over its eight year run.

From Quiz What's That You Say Mrs. Robinson?

Answer: William

He was christened William Robinson Junior, and got his nickname when one of his uncles called him 'Smokey Joe' as a child. As well as being inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, Smokey was present, with other members of the Miracles and their families, when the band was honoured with their own star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

From Quiz Call Me Coop

Answer: His brother Carter's suicide

The loss of Cooper's brother and father at an early age sparked his interest in how people handle loss. In 1988, Carter jumped from the 14th floor of his family's penthouse in New York City.

From Quiz Last Name Ryan

Answer: Jim Morrison

Oliver Stone directed the 1991 film "The Doors" starring Val Kilmer as lead singer Jim Morrison. Pamela Courson was the long-time companion of Morrison. Jim Morrison died in Paris, France in 1971 at the age of 27. Morrison's parents contested any claim Courson had to the estate but California law upheld the common-law relationship. Courson died of a heroin overdose on April 24, 1974.

From Quiz My Dear Watson

Answer: Stewart Cink

Watson would have easily been the oldest golfer to win a Major tournament. The former five-time Open Champion winner lost the 4-hole payoff by six strokes to Cink who had never led the tournament until the final hole of regulation.

From Quiz The Name's Holmes (American)

Answer: Escape

"Escape" was Rupert Holmes' only number one hit although "Him" did reach the Top Ten. Later, Holmes became a playwright gaining much notoriety for the 1985 play "Drood".

From Quiz My Johnson Quiz

Answer: The Great Society

Johnson ascended to the presidency after the assassination of John Kennedy. Some of the reforms included in the Great Society dealt with education, medical care and urban problems.

From Quiz Meet the Welches

Answer: William S. Burroughs

Though he died at the age of 33 from complications brought about by spinal tuberculosis, Welch's work is described as being tinted with genius. Painting was Denton's first joy and it's with the eyes of an artist that he intimately captured the English landscape within his writing. His stories of cloistered worlds are described as intense with a close attention to aesthetics. Burroughs has commented that Welch was a profound influence on his own work.

From Quiz "Spencer Dispenser" II: Last Name Spencers

Answer: Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer was also romantically linked to Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen name George Eliot, author of "Silas Marner". The other names were all characters from the American soap opera "General Hospital".

From Quiz The Campbells Are Coming

Answer: Naomi

Naomi Campbell was spotted by a model agency in 1986, when she was fifteen and studying at the stage school 'The Italia Conti Academy'. She decided that her future lay in modelling and joined 'Elite Model Management', working as a catwalk model. Her career as a model was extremely successful, although she has been prosecuted for assault on several occasions due to her 'anger management issues'. She released a music album, called 'Baby Woman', in 1995 and has appeared in several music videos for Madonna and Michael Jackson, among others. A novel, 'Swan', was published under her name in 1994 although she openly admitted that it was ghostwritten for her.

From Quiz Famous Fitzgeralds

Answer: Edmund

The wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald is one of the most renowned, historical ship wrecks on the American Great Lakes. Sadly, twenty-nine people lost their lives in the tragedy on November 10, 1975. Found at 530 feet (160m) deep below the great lake, also known as Gitche Gumee, many have concluded that monstrous waves from a horrific winter storm or gale overtook the enormous ship, sinking it quickly. While in communication with another ship's captain, Captain Ernest McSorley, who was age sixty-three, with forty-four years of experience, confided that it had been the worst waves he had ever been in. The bell from the ship was raised on July 4, 1995. In 1976, singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot, penned and recorded "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". Lightfoot's song memorialized the crew members as well as the famous freighter. A partial of his lyrics include: "At seven p.m. a main hatchway caved in. He said 'fellas, it's been good to know ya'. The captain wired in he had water comin' in, And the good ship and crew was in peril. And later that night, when its lights went out of sight, Came the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald". "In a musty old hall in Detroit they prayed, In the Maritime Sailors' Cathedral. The church bell chimed, 'til it rang 29 times, For each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald". A sad disaster indeed!

From Quiz This Quiz is Murder!

Answer: Ruth

"Baby" Ruth Cleveland was born to Grover Cleveland in 1891, between his two non-consecutive terms as United States President. She became sick with diphtheria, and died at the age of twelve at the former Summer White House in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, ending the President's desire to ever stay there again. In 1904, her broken-hearted father sold the house known as Gray Gables. He died four years later. Two U.S. Presidents from Massachusetts had daughters named Caroline: John Adams, and John F. Kennedy. Louisa was the daughter of Massachusetts native John Quincy Adams. Mary Jane was no presidential daughter, but a peanut butter and taffy candy sold by the NECCO Company.

From Quiz That Jones Boy

Answer: Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones won a scholarship to Harvard, where he was a star football player. He is one of those actors who seems equally at home playing goodies or baddies.

From Quiz The Wallace Collection

Answer: music

Wallace's opera "Maritana" was very popular in Victorian Britain, and not unknown in continental Europe. Together with Julius Benedict's "The Lily of Killarney" and Michael Balfe's "The Bohemian Girl", it formed what was known as "The English Ring," supposedly the pinnacle of British operatic achievement. I doubt whether it is performed today, though you may occasionally hear an old recording of a tenor like Heddle Nash singing "There is a Flower That Bloometh".

From Quiz No, Not THAT One, The Other One!

Answer: Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill (1871-1947) was an American novelist whose novels, including 'Richard Carvel' (1899), 'The Crisis' (1901) and 'The Crossing' (1904), sold millions. As the other Winston Churchill, the British wartime Prime Minister, was also a writer, their books sometimes get mixed up. The British Churchill wrote to his American namesake saying that he would sign his books "Winston S. Churchill" in future to avoid confusion.

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