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Everything Branagh Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of Kenneth Branaghs' film, T.V. and theatre work, as well as a few questions concerning this great actor's life.

A multiple-choice quiz by Formaldahyde. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Formaldahyde

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,455

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
325

Last 3 plays: Guest 184 (3/10), Guest 199 (4/10), Guest 92 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where in Northern Ireland was he born? Hint

Bangor

Ballymena

Belfast

Derry

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Question 2 of 10

2. His very first appearance on film was playing a Cambridge student (as an extra) in which film? Hint

On Golden Pond

The Longest Journey

Chariots Of Fire

Shadowlands

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Question 3 of 10

3. He was the first person to be nominated for an Academy Award in five different categories. Which of these was NOT one of those five? Hint

Best Director

Best Live Action Short Film

Best Original Screenplay

Best Adapted Screenplay

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Question 4 of 10

4. Branagh has been both favourably and unfavourably compared to which legendary actor throughout his career? Hint

Laurence Olivier

Richard Burton

Marlon Brando

Alec Guinness

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of his autobiography, published in 1989, when he was only 29 years of age? Hint

My Life So Far

Shakespeares' Child

The Boy From Belfast

Beginning

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ken has had a few well-known relationships, but which Art-Director did he marry in 2003? Hint

Emma Thompson

Helena Bonham Carter

Sophie Thompson

Lindsay Brunnock

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these Scandinavian crime dramas has Branagh played a major role in? Hint

Headhunters

Wallander

The Millenium Series

The Killing

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which of these stage shows did Kenneth Branagh appear in a dress? Hint

The Play What I Wrote

Edmond

Ducktastic

Another Country

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these famous operas did Branagh direct and adapt for the screen? Hint

The Beggar's Opera

Tristan and Isolde

The Magic Flute

Carmen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Hogwart's professor did he play in "Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets"? Hint

Gilderoy Lockhart

Severus Snape

Albus Dumbeldore

Filius Flitwick

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where in Northern Ireland was he born?

Answer: Belfast

He was born in Belfast, on 10 December 1960 but his family moved to England when he was nine, to escape the Troubles.

2. His very first appearance on film was playing a Cambridge student (as an extra) in which film?

Answer: Chariots Of Fire

"Chariots of Fire" tells the story of two very different athletes, one a proud Jew and one a devout Christian, who take part in the 1924 Olympics. He appeared very briefly in the society scene along with one of his long time friends, Stephen Fry.

3. He was the first person to be nominated for an Academy Award in five different categories. Which of these was NOT one of those five?

Answer: Best Original Screenplay

He has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film ("Swan Song" 1992), Best Director and Best Leading Actor ("Henry V" 1989), Best Adapted Screenplay ("Hamlet " 1996) and Best Supporting Actor ("My Week With Marilyn" 2011).

4. Branagh has been both favourably and unfavourably compared to which legendary actor throughout his career?

Answer: Laurence Olivier

When he released "Henry V" in 1989 he was hailed as the new Olivier. His career further mirrored Olivier's when he made "Hamlet" in 1996, just as Olivier had 52 years ago. Most recently he actually portrayed Larry in the 2011 film, "My Week With Marilyn".

5. What was the name of his autobiography, published in 1989, when he was only 29 years of age?

Answer: Beginning

He published his very early autobiography to raise money for his Renaissance Theatre Company which, at that point, was working out of his small flat.

6. Ken has had a few well-known relationships, but which Art-Director did he marry in 2003?

Answer: Lindsay Brunnock

They met when Kenneth was working on the TV Movie, "Shackleton", where Brunnock was working as an Art-Director.

7. Which of these Scandinavian crime dramas has Branagh played a major role in?

Answer: Wallander

He has played Inspector Kurt Wallander in three series spanning from 2008-2012. The series is based on a large number of books by Swedish author, Henning Mankell.
The plots follow Kurt as he tries to solve more and more horrible crimes around southern Sweden and asks himself what is happening to his country.

8. In which of these stage shows did Kenneth Branagh appear in a dress?

Answer: The Play What I Wrote

The play was written by Hamish McColl as a form of tribute to the well known British double act, Morecambe and Wise.
The play explores the idea of the double act as one half of the duo, Sean, writes a play within the play much to the amusement of Hamish, number two of the duo.

9. Which of these famous operas did Branagh direct and adapt for the screen?

Answer: The Magic Flute

To put this opera simply, it is the story of two lovers, Tamino and Pamina, who must overcome great hardships with only the golden flute to protect them. Branagh's long time friend, Stephen Fry helped him with the film by translating the original German text into English.

10. Which Hogwart's professor did he play in "Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets"?

Answer: Gilderoy Lockhart

Professor Lockhart is a vain and cowardly man who takes credit for other wizards bravery by using memory charms to ensure they don't remember a thing. This does eventually get him in bother when one charm backfires, causing him memory loss. Hugh Grant was originally wanted for the role but Branagh easily picked up the role and ran away with it.

Source: Author Formaldahyde

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