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Edward Norton Trivia Quiz

Edward Norton is a very versatile actor. This quiz covers his personal life and movie career. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,031

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Edward Norton was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1969. What is his middle name? Hint

Harrison

Michael

Felix

Fitzgerald

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Question 2 of 10

2. Norton attended Wilde Lake High School. Which university did he attend later on where he graduated with a BA in history? Hint

Cornell University

Yale University

Princeton University

Harvard University

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Question 3 of 10

3. After graduation from college, Norton worked in his grandfather's company, Enterprise Foundation in which Asian country? Hint

Malaysia

Japan

India

Nepal

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2000, Norton directed his first movie, "Keeping the Faith". Did he star in the movie?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1996, which movie earned Norton the nomination for the Oscar's Best Actor in a Supporting Role? Hint

American History X

The Illusionist

The Italian Job

Primal Fear

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not true about Norton? Hint

He was not invited to Brad Pitt's wedding in 2000.

He dated Drew Barrymore before.

He had a private pilot license.

He had a cat named Maggie.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What instrument did Norton play in a concert in Los Angeles in 1997? Hint

Piano

Guitar

Clarinet

Saxaphone

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Question 8 of 10

8. Norton wrote the lyrics for two songs, namely "My Friend's Song" and "My Stepdad's Not Mean" for which movie? Hint

Red Dragon

Rounders

Fight Club

Death to Smoochy

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Strange Days on Planet Earth" was a documentary on PBS about human activities and how they destroyed the environment. Norton was the narrator for the program.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2008, which superhero character did Norton portray? Hint

Superman

Batman

Hulk

Spider-man

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Edward Norton was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1969. What is his middle name?

Answer: Harrison

Edward Harrison Norton was born on August 18, 1969. Although born in Boston, Massachusetts, he grew up in Columbia, Maryland.

His father was a lawyer who was once President Jimmy Carter's attorney. Meanwhile, his mother was an English teacher.

2. Norton attended Wilde Lake High School. Which university did he attend later on where he graduated with a BA in history?

Answer: Yale University

At Yale University, Norton met Ron Livingston and Paul Giamatti there, who were both renowned actors as well.

Livingston starred in "Sex and the City" and "House". Meanwhile, Giamatti appeared in "The Illusionist" alongside Norton himself.

3. After graduation from college, Norton worked in his grandfather's company, Enterprise Foundation in which Asian country?

Answer: Japan

Norton worked in Osaka, Japan for a few years. Before that, he also worked in an aquarium. He could speak Japanese quite fluently.

4. In 2000, Norton directed his first movie, "Keeping the Faith". Did he star in the movie?

Answer: Yes

"Keeping the Faith" is a comedy-drama movie. Ben Stiller also appeared in this movie. Norton portrayed the character of Father Brian Finn. He dedicated this movie to his late mother, Robin Norton, who died in 1997 of a brain tumor.

5. In 1996, which movie earned Norton the nomination for the Oscar's Best Actor in a Supporting Role?

Answer: Primal Fear

In "Primal Fear", Norton starred as an altar boy, Aaron Stampler who was accused of murdering a Catholic archbishop. The award went to Cuba Gooding, Jr. for the portrayal of the character of Rod Tidwell in "Jerry Maguire" (1996). However, Norton won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for this role.

6. Which of the following is not true about Norton?

Answer: He was not invited to Brad Pitt's wedding in 2000.

He revealed about his private pilot license in one of his interviews in "The Late Show with David Letterman".

He had dated Drew Barrymore, Salma Hayek and Courteney Love.

He named his cat Maggie after the character in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1958), a movie starred Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor.

Actually, he was invited to Brad Pitt's wedding in Malibu in 2000. Both Norton and Pitt starred in "Fight Club" (1999).

7. What instrument did Norton play in a concert in Los Angeles in 1997?

Answer: Guitar

His ex-girlfriend, Courteney Love was in a band called Hole. He followed her on tour in Los Angeles in 1997 and played guitar on-stage.

8. Norton wrote the lyrics for two songs, namely "My Friend's Song" and "My Stepdad's Not Mean" for which movie?

Answer: Death to Smoochy

"Death to Smoochy" was released in 2002. It was a comedy movie. Norton himself starred in the movie as Smoochy the Rhino.

9. "Strange Days on Planet Earth" was a documentary on PBS about human activities and how they destroyed the environment. Norton was the narrator for the program.

Answer: True

The documentary was released in 2004. It was a huge success, earning as many as 14 film festival honors.

10. In 2008, which superhero character did Norton portray?

Answer: Hulk

Edward Norton played the character of Bruce Banner or The Hulk in "The Incredible Hulk". Eric Bana played the same character in another similar movie, "Hulk", which was released in 2003.

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There you have it, a very versatile actor of Hollywood. Edward Norton, not only an actor, but also director, producer, host, narrator, screenwriter, singer, songwriter and much more.

"Life, like poker, has an element of risk. It shouldn't be avoided. It should be faced." ~ Edward Norton

Source: Author Matthew_07

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