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Annette Bening Trivia Quiz

See how much you know about delightful Annette Bening.

A multiple-choice quiz by jesseg. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jesseg

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,389

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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462

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what city was Annette born? Hint

Toledo

Topeka

Twin Falls

Tulsa

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Question 2 of 10

2. Annette is one of four children born to Grant and Shirley Bening. In relation to her siblings, which child was she? Hint

Eldest

Youngest

2nd eldest

2nd youngest

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1987, Annette received a Tony nomination for which Broadway production? Hint

Pygmailion

Spoils of War

The Cherry Orchard

Coastal Disturbances

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following motion pictures was Annette Bening's first big screen debut? Hint

Valmont

Postcards from the Edge

The Grifters

The Great Outdoors

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Question 5 of 10

5. For which role did Annette receive her first Academy award nomination? Hint

Marquise de Merteuil in "Valmont" (1989)

Myra Langtry in "The Grifters" (1990)

Evelyn Ames in "Postcards from the Edge" (1990)

Ruth Merrill in "Guilty by Suspicion" (1991)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what major 1992 motion picture was Annette due to star, but unable to because she became pregnant with her first child? Hint

A Few Good Men

Basic Instinct

A League of Their Own

Batman Returns

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which of the following movies did Annette NOT portray a real estate agent? Hint

Regarding Henry

What Planet Are You From?

American Beauty

Postcards from the Edge

8. In 1999, Annette was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for "American Beauty" but lost out to Hilary Swank for "Boys Don't Cry". Which of the following actresses was NOT one of the other three also nominated for Best Actress in 1999. Hint

Julianna Moore for "The End of the Affair"

Janet McTeer for "Tumbleweeds"

Angelina Jolie for "Girl Interrupted"

Meryl Streep for "Music of the Heart"

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which of the following television series did Annette NOT make a guest appearance?

Hint

Wiseguy

The Sopranos

Sex and the City

Miami Vice

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Question 10 of 10

10. Probably Annette's biggest coup was snaring one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors, Warren Beatty. What year were they married? Hint

1992

1991

1990

1993

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what city was Annette born?

Answer: Topeka

Annette was born May 29, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, but was raised in Wichita up to the age of seven.

2. Annette is one of four children born to Grant and Shirley Bening. In relation to her siblings, which child was she?

Answer: Youngest

Annette has one sister Jane and two brothers, Brad and Byron and she is the youngest.

3. In 1987, Annette received a Tony nomination for which Broadway production?

Answer: Coastal Disturbances

She first starred in "Coastal Disturbances" Off-Broadway in 1986 and after it moved to Broadway IN 1987 she received a Tony nomination.

4. Which of the following motion pictures was Annette Bening's first big screen debut?

Answer: The Great Outdoors

She made her debut as Dan Akroyd's wife in "The Great Outdoors" (1988).

5. For which role did Annette receive her first Academy award nomination?

Answer: Myra Langtry in "The Grifters" (1990)

She received the Best Supporting Actress nomination for 1990's "The Grifters".

6. In what major 1992 motion picture was Annette due to star, but unable to because she became pregnant with her first child?

Answer: Batman Returns

When introducing Annette Bening at the 63rd Academy Awards, host Billy Crystal said "She'll soon be appearing as none other than Catwoman in "Batman Returns"." However, Annette became pregnant and the part went to Michelle Pfeiffer.

7. In which of the following movies did Annette NOT portray a real estate agent?

Answer: Postcards from the Edge

In "Postcards from the Edge" (1990) she played a ditsy, wanna-be actress.

Answer: Angelina Jolie for "Girl Interrupted"

Angelina Jolie was nominated and won for Best Supporting Actress in 1999.

9. In which of the following television series did Annette NOT make a guest appearance?

Answer: Sex and the City

Annette appeared in episodes of "Miami Vice" and "Wiseguy" in 1987, and in "The Sopranos" in 1999.

10. Probably Annette's biggest coup was snaring one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors, Warren Beatty. What year were they married?

Answer: 1992

They were married March 12,1992.

Source: Author jesseg

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