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1. This actor, who played Zeke in the "Wizard of Oz" movie was born on August 13, 1895. Can you identify him?
2. Actor Robert De Niro was born on August 17. De Niro won an Academy Award in 1980 for his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in a popular film. Can you identify this movie?
3. Superstar Robert Redford was born on August 18. Redford earned an Academy Award for his participation in the 1980 movie "Ordinary People". Which Oscar did Redford win?
4. Actor/dancer Gene Kelly was born on August 23. Kelly starred in the 1951 musical film "An American in Paris". Which type of job did Kelly's character (Jerry Mulligan) have in this movie?
5. Drummer Keith Moon of The Who was born on August 23. During a Who concert in November 1973, Moon collapsed while playing the drums. Which member of the audience filled in for Moon?
6. Actor Sean Connery was born on August 25. In which one of these James Bond films did Connery NOT play Agent 007?
7. Television personality Monty Hall was born on August 25. Hall became famous as the host of the popular game show "Let's Make a Deal". Which American TV network aired this game show from 1968 to 1976?
8. Actress Ingrid Bergman was born on August 29. Bergman played a famous world leader in a 1982 television mini-series. Which leader did Bergman portray?
9. Actor James Coburn was born on August 31. Coburn played the role of Sedgwick in the 1963 World War II movie "The Great Escape". What was his character's nickname in this film?
10. Actor Richard Gere was born on August 31. Gere attended the University of Massachusetts on which type of athletic scholarship?
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