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Quiz about Famous Celebrities Named Peter

Famous Celebrities Named Peter Quiz

Welcome to my quiz about a name which is dear to me. Can you name which Peter? Hope you enjoy playing.

A multiple-choice quiz by NiceGuy789. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
NiceGuy789

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,071

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1390

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (6/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 91 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Peter played the lead role in the TV show, "Columbo", which premiered as a series in 1971? Hint

Peter Allen

Peter Finch

Peter Falk

Peter Fonda

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Peter was born in Canada, but worked as an American news anchorman until his death in 2005? Hint

Peter Jennings

Peter Parker

Peter Allen

Peter Finch

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which famous director named Peter, was born in New Zealand in 1961? Hint

Peter Finch

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Jackson

Peter Allen

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Peter is the original drummer for the band Kiss? Hint

Peter Criss

Peter Alcorn

Peter Best

Peter Coleman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which musical Peter was once married to Liza Minnelli? Hint

Peter Allen

Peter Best

Peter Frampton

Peter Tork

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Peter, born into a famous acting family, starred in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider"? Hint

Peter Lorre

Peter Fonda

Peter Finch

Peter Lawford

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famous Peter was the lead vocalist for the band Genesis, until 1975? Hint

Peter Best

Peter Gabriel

Peter Frampton

Peter Cetera

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Peter was famous for his role in the TV show "Mission: Impossible", which premiered in 1966? Hint

Peter Graves

Peter Sellers

Peter Lawford

Peter Marshall

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Peter composed and performed the soundtrack score for the movie "Sunday in New York", released in 1963? Hint

Peter Marshall

Peter Allen

Peter Nero

Peter Frampton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Peter won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1976? Hint

Peter Sellers

Peter Ustinov

Peter Fonda

Peter Finch

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 08 2024 : Guest 90: 6/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 91: 4/10
Sep 29 2024 : Guest 97: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Peter played the lead role in the TV show, "Columbo", which premiered as a series in 1971?

Answer: Peter Falk

Peter Falk, born in 1927, starred as Lieutenant Columbo. "Columbo" started out as a Movie of the Week in 1968, and became a weekly series in 1971. Mr. Falk won four Emmy Awards for his role as "Columbo", and one for his role in, "The Dick Powell Theatre" show (1961-1963).

2. Which Peter was born in Canada, but worked as an American news anchorman until his death in 2005?

Answer: Peter Jennings

Peter Jennings was the news anchor for TV's "World News Tonight with Peter Jennings" (1983-2005). Mr. Jennings died of lung cancer in 2005.

3. Which famous director named Peter, was born in New Zealand in 1961?

Answer: Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson is the director of movies, such as, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2001, 2002, 2003), and the 2005 remake of "King Kong". He has won several Academy Awards.

4. Which Peter is the original drummer for the band Kiss?

Answer: Peter Criss

Peter Criss, born in 1945, was known as the "Catman" of the group, Kiss. His real name is George Peter John Criscuola.

5. Which musical Peter was once married to Liza Minnelli?

Answer: Peter Allen

Peter Allen, an accomplished singer-songwriter, was married to Liza Minnelli from 1967-1974. Mr. Allen passed away in 1992.

6. Which Peter, born into a famous acting family, starred in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider"?

Answer: Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda, born in 1940, is the son of legendary actor, Henry Fonda. Peter was the star and one of the producers of "Easy Rider", released in 1969.

7. Which famous Peter was the lead vocalist for the band Genesis, until 1975?

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel, born in 1950, was with the band, Genesis, from 1967-1975. He went on to endure a successful solo career with such songs as, "Sledgehammer" (1986) and "Big Time" (1987).

8. Which Peter was famous for his role in the TV show "Mission: Impossible", which premiered in 1966?

Answer: Peter Graves

Peter Graves, born in 1926, was the star of "Mission: Impossible" from 1967-1973. His brother is James Arness who played Matt Dillon in TV's "Gunsmoke" (1955-1975). Mr. Graves passed away in 2010.

9. Which Peter composed and performed the soundtrack score for the movie "Sunday in New York", released in 1963?

Answer: Peter Nero

Peter Nero, born in 1934, is an American pianist and conductor. Mr. Nero won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1961.

10. Which Peter won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1976?

Answer: Peter Finch

Peter Finch, born in 1916, won the Academy Award for his role in the movie "Network", released in 1976. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could accept the award.

Source: Author NiceGuy789

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