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All About Russell Trivia Quiz

This quiz is entirely about the actor Russell Crowe. It is a part of my celebrity quiz series. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by pinkblush2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pinkblush2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,057

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1288

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Russell's middle name? Hint

Issac

Ian

Ira

Ivan

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was Russell born? Hint

January 7, 1964

April 7, 1964

September 7, 1964

July 7, 1964

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these roles did Russell turn down? Hint

Daredevil from "Daredevil"

Peter Parker/Spiderman from "Spiderman"

Wolverine from "X-Men"

Batman from "Batman & Robin"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Russell received his first award for Best Supporting Actor from the Australia Film Institute for what movie? Hint

Proof

The Crossing

Romper Stomper

The Sum of US

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Russell's first American movie? Hint

No Way Back

L. A. Confidential

The Quick and the Dead

The Insider

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Question 6 of 10

6. Russell was nominated for his first Academy Award for what movie? Hint

Gladiator

The Quick and the Dead

A Beautiful Mind

The Insider

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of Russell's only brother? Hint

Tanner

Terry

Timothy

Tate

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Russell's mother's maiden name? Hint

Tymess

Lymess

Wemyss

Dymess

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name he used as the lead singer of his band?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Russell dated what actress after meeting her on "The Proof of Life" set?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Russell's middle name?

Answer: Ira

Russell Ira Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand.

2. When was Russell born?

Answer: April 7, 1964

Russell was born on April 7, 1964 to parents, Alex and Jocelyn, who worked as caterers for movie sets. It is said that that is why he became interested in acting.

3. Which of these roles did Russell turn down?

Answer: Wolverine from "X-Men"

Hugh Jackman played "Wolverine" when the role was eventually cast.

4. Russell received his first award for Best Supporting Actor from the Australia Film Institute for what movie?

Answer: Proof

He later won a Best Actor award from the Australia Film Institute for his acting in "Romper Stomper".

5. What was Russell's first American movie?

Answer: The Quick and the Dead

"The Quick and the Dead" was directed by Sam Raimi and costarred Sharon Stone and Leonard DiCaprio.

6. Russell was nominated for his first Academy Award for what movie?

Answer: The Insider

The Best Actor Oscar instead went to Kevin Spacey for his work in "American Beauty".

7. What is the name of Russell's only brother?

Answer: Terry

Russell and Terry are the only two children in their family.

8. What is Russell's mother's maiden name?

Answer: Wemyss

Russell's mother is named Jocelyn Wemyss Crowe and works with his father as a caterer.

9. What was the name he used as the lead singer of his band?

Answer: Russ Le Roq

His first single was titled "I Want to be like Marlon Brando". It was released by Roman Antrix, before it evolved in 30 Odd Foot Of Grunt.

10. Russell dated what actress after meeting her on "The Proof of Life" set?

Answer: Meg Ryan

It was rumored that he was the reason Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid were divorced.

Source: Author pinkblush2

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