Famous Guys Named Bob (Actors' Edition) Trivia Game | Celebrities

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1. He was Santini in "The Great Santini" and Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Answer: Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall (born 1931) grew up mostly in Annapolis, Maryland. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Tender Mercies" (1983) and was nominated for the same award in "The Great Santini" (1979). Over the years, he has had roles in many other film, television, and theatrical productions.

His role as Boo Radley" in "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962) is actually considered his film debut.

2. He starred in "Sling Blade" and was once married to Angelina Jolie

Answer: Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton (born 1955) won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Sling Blade" (1996), and was nominated for Best Actor based on the same film. During his short-lived marriage (2000-2003), actress Angelina Jolie was his fifth wife.

Other movies where he had a leading role were "Monsters Ball" (2001) and "Bad Santa" (2003). He is also the lead vocalist for the blues rock band, the Boxmasters.

3. He entertained the troops and starred with Bing Crosby in the "Road to..." films

Answer: Bob Hope

This Bob was born Leslie Townes Hope (1903-2003), but began using the name "Bob Hope" professionally in the late 1920s. He worked as an entertainer with the United Service Organization from the 1940s until the 1990s. Among the films where he appeared alongside Bing Crosby were "Road to Singapore" (1940), "Road to Zanzibar" (1941). "Road to Morocco "(1942), "Road to Utopia" (1946), "Road to Rio" (1947), "Road to Bali" (1952), and "The Road to Hong Kong" (1962).

He also hosted the Academy Awards ceremonies 19 times.

4. He showed different sides as the dad on "Full House" and in his stand-up comedy

Answer: Bob Saget

Bob Saget's (1956=2022) best known role may be as Danny Tanner, the supportive single father on "Full House" (1987-1995). He also was a long-time host (1989-1997) of the video clip series "America's Funniest Home Videos". In contrast to his wholesome image on "Full House", his work as a stand-up comedian often included "blue" (or adult) material. Later in his career he was the narrator on the television series "How I Met Your Mother" (2005-2014).

5. He has been Gilligan on "Gilligan's Island", a beatnik, and a hapless astronaut

Answer: Bob Denver

Bob Denver (1935-2005) was actually a teacher and coach at a private elementary school for some years before his acting career took off. His best known role is probably Willie Gilligan on the television show "Gilligan's Island" (1964-1967) and several spin-offs. Before that role he portrayed beatnik Maynard G. Krebs on "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (1959-1963). Two short television series he appeared in later were "Dusty's Trail (1973-1974) and "Far Out Space Nuts" (1975), where he portrayed the astronaut.

6. He was a psychologist and an innkeeper on two successful sitcoms bearing his name

Answer: Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart's (born 1929) 1960 comedy album, "The Buttoned-Down Mind of Bob Newhart", won two Grammy Awards (Album of the Year and Best New Artist) and became one of the best selling comedy albums of the 20th century. On "The Bob Newhart Show" (1972-1978) he portrayed a psychologist. On "Newhart" (1982-1990), he ran a small inn in Vermont.

The two shows were connected when the finale for "Newhart" ended with him waking up from a dream next to his wife from "The Bob Newhart Show".

7. He had the title role on "Hogan's Heroes" and was also a skilled drummer

Answer: Bob Crane

Bob Crane (1928-1978) was probably best known for portraying Colonel Hogan on the television series "Hogan's Heroes" (1965-1971), set at a World War Two Prisoner of War camp. However, before this he had a successful career as a radio DJ in both New York City and Los Angeles.

His introduction to the drums came as a child and continued through high school and early into his career as a DJ. He was nominated twice for a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in "Hogan's Heroes".

8. He directed "A River Runs Through It", and played Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"

Answer: Robert Redford

Robert Redford (born 1936) has had a long career as an actor and director. He was nominated for Academy Awards for best Director and for Best Picture for "A River Runs Through It" (1992). He played the role of Jay Gatsby in the 1974 film, "The Great Gatsby", and Roy Hobbs in the 1984 baseball-themed film, "The Natural".

He founded the Sundance Film Festival in 1978. Redford has also been active in various political issues.

9. Depending on to whom you talk, he is a comedic actor or a sports commentator

Answer: Bob Uecker

Bob Uecker (born 1934) began his career as a catcher for several Major League Baseball teams (Braves, Cardinals, and Phillies) between 1962 and 1967. Beginning in 1971, he started doing the play-by-play calls for the Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts.

He has also been involved in acting including a leading role in the television series "Mr. Belvedere" (1985-1990), and a supporting role as the broadcaster in the "Major League" films.

10. He starred in movies like "The Deer Hunter", "Awakenings", and "Meet the Parents"

Answer: Robert De Niro

Actor Robert De Niro won Academy Awards as Best Supporting Actor in "The Godfather Part Two" (1974), and Best Actor in "Raging Bull". His role in "The Deer Hunter" (1978) led to a nomination for Best Actor. In "Awakenings" (1990) he portrayed a catatonic patient.

He took a comedic turn in "Meet the Parents" (2000), where he played Ben Stiller's potential father-in-law. De Niro was born and raised in New York City.

Source: Author bernie73

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Famous Guys Named Bob (Actors' Edition) Quiz

Can you identify these famous guys named Bob or Robert?
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author sedgewick

Questions		Choices
1. He was Santini in "The Great Santini" and Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird"		Bob Uecker
2. He starred in "Sling Blade" and was once married to Angelina Jolie		Bob Denver
3. He entertained the troops and starred with Bing Crosby in the "Road to..." films		Robert Redford
4. He showed different sides as the dad on "Full House" and in his stand-up comedy		Bob Crane
5. He has been Gilligan on "Gilligan's Island", a beatnik, and a hapless astronaut		Billy Bob Thornton
6. He was a psychologist and an innkeeper on two successful sitcoms bearing his name		Bob Newhart
7. He had the title role on "Hogan's Heroes" and was also a skilled drummer		Bob Saget
8. He directed "A River Runs Through It", and played Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"		Robert Duvall
9. Depending on to whom you talk, he is a comedic actor or a sports commentator		Bob Hope
10. He starred in movies like "The Deer Hunter", "Awakenings", and "Meet the Parents"		Robert De Niro

Famous Guys Named Bob (Actors' Edition) Quiz

Can you identify these famous guys named Bob or Robert? This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author sedgewick

Can you identify these famous guys named Bob or Robert?
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author sedgewick