Celebrities Born In Yorkshire Trivia Quiz

Answer: "Lolita" (1962)

James Mason, was born James Neville Mason. He was a Conscientious Objector during Word War II, which caused a rift in his family. Sixteen years after his death his ashes were buried in Corsier-Sur-Vevey, in Vaud, Switzerland. The remains of Charlie Chaplin are buried near by.

Answer: Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart also played Professor Charles Xavier in the film "X-Men", which was first released in 2000. He has voiced numerous characters in several films, including the animated swashbuckling pirate book, in "The Pagemaster" (1994), and Mr Woolensworth, in the film "Chicken Little" (2005)

Answer: Sean Bean

Sean Bean was married to actress Georgina Sutcliffe on 19th February 2008. It was his fourth marriage. He is an avid supporter of Sheffield United football club and, until 2007, he was a Director of the club.

Answer: "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933)

This was his only Oscar. Charles Laughton received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role, for his portrayal of Captain William Bligh in "Mutiny on the Bounty", and for his portrayal of Sir Wilfred Robarts in "Witness for the Prosection" (1957). He became an American citizen in 1950.

Answer: Ernest Wiseman

"The Morecambe and Wise Show" was first broadcast on British television in 1968, by the BBC. The duo remained with the BBC until 1978, when they moved to ITV until 1983. Eric Morecambe, who was born John Eric Bartholomew, in Morecambe (hence the name), Lancashire, on 14th May 1926, sadly passed away on 28th May 1984, thus ending the partnership with Ernie Wise, which was forged in 1941.

Answer: Jennifer Saunders

Adrian Edmonson also co wrote the TV series "Bottom", with Rik Mayall, his co star and comedy partner. They met at Manchester University, whilst studying drama in 1976. In 1986, together with his co-stars from "The Young Ones", he teamed up with Cliff Richard, and had a number one single in the British Charts, with "Living Doll", the proceeds of which went to Comic Relief.

Answer: A Fine Romance

"A Fine Romance", was broadcast on British television between 1981 and 1984. Judi Dench has won numerous awards for her acting, including an Academy Award in 1999, for "Best Supporting Actress", in the film, "Shakespeare in Love", for which she also received a BAFTA award.

Answer: I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here

Nell McAndrew was born, Tracey Jane McAndrew. In 1998, she became the official "Lara Croft" model for the popular "Tomb Raider" game. She was sacked from this role in 1999 as she posed nude for the front cover of Playboy magazine.

Answer: James Martin

James Martin holds the world record for carrot chopping. In 2005, he chopped 515 grams of carrots in one minute, in a "Ready, Steady Cook", "Children in Need" special. He also appeared on "Strictly Come Dancing" as a contestant in 2005, in which he came fourth.

Answer: True

Tom Courtenay received his Knighthood, for services the the cinema and theatre. He has starred in many films, including, "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" (1962) and "Dr. Zhivago" (1965). In 2003 he became the President of Hull City supporter's club.