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Facts of Joseph Fiennes Trivia Quiz

A quiz dedicated to the 'Fiennest' actor, Joseph Fiennes, whose performances leave the screen silver!

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

Author
viktorya

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,042

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Joseph Fiennes born? Hint

Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Dublin, Ireland

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Joseph's middle name? Hint

Albert

Albany

Albrecht

Alberic

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is NOT one of Joseph Fiennes' relatives? Hint

Ralph Fiennes - actor

Sir Ranulph Fiennes - explorer

Martha Fiennes - director

Gerald Fiennes - restaurateur

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Joseph begin his professional acting training? Hint

Yale School of Drama in Connecticut

Royal Shakespeare Academy in New York

Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the movie 'Elizabeth', which character did Joseph play? Hint

Sir Francis Walsingham

Sir William Cecil Lord Burghley

Duke of Norfolk

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

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Question 6 of 10

6. Joseph's mother, Jini, was a novelist and writer, which 'pen name' did she use? Hint

Jennifer Lash

Jane Long

Jilly Lauren

Jessica Lane

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Question 7 of 10

7. Joseph's unique voice starred alongside that of Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones in which animated children's movie? Hint

Treasure Planet

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

Finding Nemo

Shrek

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Joseph's first movie? Hint

Stealing Beauty

Dust

Rancid Aluminium

Enemy at the Gates

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1999, Joseph Fiennes won the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss. With which actress did he share this award-winning smooch? Hint

Heather Graham ("Killing Me Softly")

Cate Blanchett ("Elizabeth")

Monica Potter ("Martha Meet Frank, Daniel & Lawrence")

Gwyneth Paltrow ("Shakespeare in Love")

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which movie did Joseph Fiennes play the character Bassanio? Hint

The Merchant of Venice

Hamlet

Shakespeare in Love

Much Ado About Nothing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Joseph Fiennes born?

Answer: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

He was born on May 27, 1970 to Mark and Jini Fiennes.

2. What is Joseph's middle name?

Answer: Alberic

Alberic is of Teutonic origin meaning 'skilful ruler'. His nickname is Joe and he is the youngest of six children. One of them is his fraternal twin named, Jacob Mark Fiennes.

3. Which is NOT one of Joseph Fiennes' relatives?

Answer: Gerald Fiennes - restaurateur

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is his uncle. Ralph is his older brother (star of 'Maid in Manhattan' and 'The English Patient'), his sister Martha, directed Ralph Fiennes in the screenplay of 'Onegin'.

4. Where did Joseph begin his professional acting training?

Answer: Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London

He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for three years on a scholarship. Prior to that, he attended art school and also worked with the Young Vic Youth Theatre. His first professional stage appearance was in 'The Woman in Black' in London's West End.

5. In the movie 'Elizabeth', which character did Joseph play?

Answer: Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Lord Burghley was played by Sir Richard Attenborough, the Duke of Norfolk by Christopher Eccleston and Sir Francis Walsingham by Geoffrey Rush.

6. Joseph's mother, Jini, was a novelist and writer, which 'pen name' did she use?

Answer: Jennifer Lash

Her novels include; 'Blood Ties' and 'On Pilgrimage: A Time to Seek'. Sadly, she died in 1993 of cancer.

7. Joseph's unique voice starred alongside that of Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones in which animated children's movie?

Answer: Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

He played Proteus who was Marina's betrothed (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones).

8. What was Joseph's first movie?

Answer: Stealing Beauty

'Stealing Beauty' was his first major appearance in 1996. This movie also starred Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons.

9. In 1999, Joseph Fiennes won the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss. With which actress did he share this award-winning smooch?

Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow ("Shakespeare in Love")

'Killing Me Softly' wasn't made until 2002.

10. In which movie did Joseph Fiennes play the character Bassanio?

Answer: The Merchant of Venice

This movie also stars Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino. Joseph Fiennes also played William Shakespeare in 'Shakespeare in Love' and he gave one of the most incredible performances seen on-screen in modern movies (in my opinion he should have been nominated for an Oscar).

Source: Author viktorya

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