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Quiz about Big Star In The Big House Vol 1
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Big Star In The Big House Vol. 1 Quiz


Sometimes role models do bad things, so bad they can wind up in the big house. A look at some jail time celebrities.

A multiple-choice quiz by 480154st. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
480154st
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
393,536
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
831
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which star was imprisoned for two years and four months for cocaine possession before going on to star as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in TV show "Home Improvement"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1968, while serving time in San Quentin, which actor now famous for playing the role of Machete Cortez, became the prison's lightweight and welterweight boxing champion? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to six years in the big house in 2007 for illegal possession of weapons. With which branch of cinema is he usually associated?
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Question 4 of 10
4. In 2010, Shelley Malil was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. In which movie did he play Haziz, a co-worker of Steve Carell? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 2007, Kiefer Sutherland served 48 days in jail after getting his fourth DUI conviction. What is the name of the character he played in TV show "24"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Renowned polymath Stephen Fry spent three months in prison for credit card theft at age 17. What was the name of the BBC TV quiz show he chaired for 13 years? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Jamie Waylett appeared in six of the eight "Harry Potter" movies but was unable to appear in the final two movies as he was serving time for participating in the 2011 UK riots. Which character did he play? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Sentenced to two years in prison for vicious racial attacks in 1987, who went on to receive an Oscar nomination for his role as Dignam in "The Departed" in 2005? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Actor, kickboxer and martial arts expert Wesley Snipes began a three year prison sentence in 2010 for which crime? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After serving less than a year of his three year sentence for drug offenses, which actor landed a starring role in "Ally McBeal" just a week after his release in 2000?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which star was imprisoned for two years and four months for cocaine possession before going on to star as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in TV show "Home Improvement"?

Answer: Tim Allen

Allen is also known for being the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the "Toy Story" film franchise. His prison sentence was set at three to seven years after he pleaded guilty and gave up the names of other dealers, avoiding a possible life sentence.
2. In 1968, while serving time in San Quentin, which actor now famous for playing the role of Machete Cortez, became the prison's lightweight and welterweight boxing champion?

Answer: Danny Trejo

Trejo was serving time for his part in the Cinco de Mayo riots at San Quentin, in 1968. When he was paroled in 1969, he became a drugs counsellor before breaking into acting. He has played the role of Machete Cortez in four "Spy Kids" movies and "Grindhouse" (2007) as well as "Machete" (2010) and "Machete Kills" (2013).
3. Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to six years in the big house in 2007 for illegal possession of weapons. With which branch of cinema is he usually associated?

Answer: Bollywood

Following the 1993 Mumbai (Bombay) bombings, Dutt was arrested for accepting delivery of a weapons shipment from renowned terrorist Abu Salem. He served part of his sentence before being granted bail while his appeal was heard and although the verdict was upheld, the sentence was reduced to five years. Dutt has starred in over 150 Bollywood movies and has won many awards during his more than 30 years as an actor.
4. In 2010, Shelley Malil was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. In which movie did he play Haziz, a co-worker of Steve Carell?

Answer: The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Malil stabbed his ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, more than 20 times, an attack which she surprisingly survived, albeit with horrific injuries. At his trial, Malil told the court that he had originally visited Beebe to warn her that he had emailed sexually explicit photos of her to her work colleagues.
5. In 2007, Kiefer Sutherland served 48 days in jail after getting his fourth DUI conviction. What is the name of the character he played in TV show "24"?

Answer: Jack Bauer

"24" originally ran from 2001 to 2010 and each season consisted of 24 hour long episodes, covering a day in the life of counter-terrorist agent Jack Bauer. Sutherland, as well as starring in the show, was one of the producers and won an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a SAG for the show.
6. Renowned polymath Stephen Fry spent three months in prison for credit card theft at age 17. What was the name of the BBC TV quiz show he chaired for 13 years?

Answer: QI

Upon his release from prison, Fry sat the entrance exam for Cambridge university and gained a scholarship. His first appearance on TV was as a contestant on highbrow quiz show "University Challenge" in 1980, two years before his actual TV career began.
7. Jamie Waylett appeared in six of the eight "Harry Potter" movies but was unable to appear in the final two movies as he was serving time for participating in the 2011 UK riots. Which character did he play?

Answer: Vincent Crabbe

Waylett looted a shop during the riots while armed with a molotov cocktail. He was charged with "violent disorder, having an article with intent to destroy or damage property, receiving stolen goods and cannabis possession, for which he received a two year sentence. He has done no acting work other than the "Harry Potter" movies.
8. Sentenced to two years in prison for vicious racial attacks in 1987, who went on to receive an Oscar nomination for his role as Dignam in "The Departed" in 2005?

Answer: Mark Wahlberg

Wahlberg knocked a Vietnamese man unconscious, using a wooden stick and punched a second Vietnamese man in the eye when aged 16. He was charged with attempted murder and pleaded guilty to assault and although his sentence was two years, he served just 45 days before being released.
9. Actor, kickboxer and martial arts expert Wesley Snipes began a three year prison sentence in 2010 for which crime?

Answer: Tax Crimes

Snipes was cleared of the more serious charges of conspiracy to defraud the government of filing a false claim with the government, but was found guilty of failure to file federal income tax returns. Snipes participates in many martial arts including in Shotokan karate, Hapkido, Capoeira and Jiu Jitsu.

His best known movie is probably "Blade" (1998), a role he reprised in 2002s "Blade II". Unfortunately he also repeated the role in "Blade: Trinity" in 2004.
10. After serving less than a year of his three year sentence for drug offenses, which actor landed a starring role in "Ally McBeal" just a week after his release in 2000?

Answer: Robert Downey Jr.

Between 1996 and 2001, Downey Jr. spent a lot of time either incarcerated or in rehab due to his battles with heroin, cocaine and marijuana. In 2001 he was fired from "Ally McBeal" after being arrested yet again under the influence of cocaine, although no charges were brought. Thankfully he managed to turn his life around after entering rehab once more and is now known more for being "Ironman" than his drug exploits.
Source: Author 480154st

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