Artificial Titles For Ten Celebrities Quiz

Answer: John Barrymore

John Barrymore was one of the greatest actors of all times, on both stage and in the movies. As a stage actor his delivery and style were unsurpassed. He went to Hollywood in 1924 and had the Leading Role in the movie, 'Beau Brummel'. That role required many changes in his appearance finally ending as an old and decrepit man. Even though he was a very handsome man, he would change his appearance to fit any role.

He paid little or no attention to his nickname as, 'The Great Profile'.

Answer: Don Rickles

As an unknown comedian Don Rickles was performing at a small night club when Frank Sinatra walked in. Rickles promplty said, 'Make yourself at home, Frank ---Hit somebody'. Sinatra broke up laughing and Rickle's career was off and running.When he is introduced at a night club the announcer {says;} 'Welcome Hockey Pucks, you should be so lucky to have Mr. Warmth hurl an insult your way'.

Answer: Ted Turner

Ted (Robert Edward) Turner is the Chairman of the Board and President of Turner Broadcasting Systems. However his nickname is derived from his being an ocean racer and his fame as Captain of the sailing ship which, in an upset, defended the America's Cup in 1977. He was known as as the ship's 'Captain Outrageous'.

Answer: Mel Torme

Mel Torme started singing at age 5. Originally, he was primarily a Jazz singer. Then he started to sing 'mushy, sentimental songs'. His agent coined the name 'The Velvet Fog'. His hecklers called him 'The Velvet Frog'.

Answer: Frank Sinatra

When Lauren Bacall saw her husband Bogart, Sinatra and the rest of the gang stagger home after a night of carousing she said, 'You look like a rat pack'. When Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford teamed up for their Las Vegas acts, they adopted the name 'The Rat Pack'. Frankie was The Chairman of the Board.

Answer: Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan, former actor and Governor of California was famous for his speeches that moved politicians and citizens. He communicated with clarity and sincerity and thus, he received the nickname of 'The Great Communicator'.

Answer: Jackie Gleason

Herbert John Gleason was born in 1916. His mother always called him Jackie and that stuck. He was a great but brash self-assertive character. He gave himself the nickname of 'The Great One'.

Answer: Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher was born in 1925 named Margaret Hilda Roberts. She gained her nickname of 'The Iron Lady' because of her strong personality and determination.

Answer: Charles Lindbergh

At 25 years of age Lindberg was the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. It took him 33.5 hours to fly from Long Island, NY. to Le Bourget Field, Near Paris, France.He flew solo and like an eagle, thus this became his nickname.

Answer: George Patton

General Patton led a tank division in many crucial battles against Germany in World War II. He was noted for his two ivory handled revolvers. He had no fears in battle and was determined to have his men fight to win.