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Quiz about Favourite Celebs Where Were They Born

Favourite Celebs: Where Were They Born? Quiz

You see them on the big screen but do you know where they came from?

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

Author
cleoelca

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,509

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1073

Last 3 plays: Lloydy1233 (5/10), Guest 90 (5/10), Guest 86 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Born in 1964, Russell Crowe received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for "The Insider" (1999). But where was Russell born? Hint

Wrexham, Wales

Brisbane, Australia

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Wellington, New Zealand

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Question 2 of 10

2. This "Legally Blonde" southern belle and victim of "Cruel Intentions" was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1976. Who can she be? Hint

Tara Reid

Selma Blair

Reese Witherspoon

Sarah Michelle Gellar

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Question 3 of 10

3. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Sean Connery first took on the iconic role of James Bond in "Dr. No" (1962). Which of the following is the city of his birth? Hint

Edinburgh, Scotland

Glasgow, Scotland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Dublin, Rep. of Ireland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which award-winning actress, who shot to fame at just 12 years old, was born in Jerusalem, Israel? Hint

Ellen Page

Keira Knightley

Natalie Portman

Emma Watson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ryan Reynolds, star of "The Proposal" (2009) and "Green Lantern" (2011) hails from Vancouver, Canada.

True

False

6. I was born in Ixelles, Belgium in 1929 and passed away in my home in Switzerland in 1993. Known for my roles in "Roman Holiday" (1953) and "My Fair Lady" (1964), among many others, who am I? Hint

Audrey Hepburn

Sophia Loren

Julie Andrews

Judy Garland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Born in Mount Vernon, New York in 1954, this award-winning actor is often known for his incredible performances as real-life characters in movies such as "Cry Freedom" (1987) and "The Hurricane" (1999). Who is he? Hint

Samuel L. Jackson

Denzel Washington

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Forest Whitaker

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mel Gibson is a native of Australia, born in Melbourne in 1956.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Born in York, England in 1934, a northern lass, I am known for my work with the Royal Shakespeare Company as well as my portrayals of both Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria and offically became a Dame in 1988. Who am I? Hint

Dame Judi Dench

Dame Julie Andrews

Dame Helen Mirren

Dame Shirley Bassey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Although most people recognise Keanu Reeves as a Canadian actor, in which middle-eastern city was he born? Hint

Amman, Jordan

Jerusalem, Israel

Damascus, Syria

Beirut, Lebanon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Born in 1964, Russell Crowe received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for "The Insider" (1999). But where was Russell born?

Answer: Wellington, New Zealand

Russell was born in Wellington, New Zealand where he stayed for the first four years of his life before moving to Australia.

2. This "Legally Blonde" southern belle and victim of "Cruel Intentions" was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1976. Who can she be?

Answer: Reese Witherspoon

In 2005, Reese received her first Academy Award for Best Actress in "Walk the Line" in which she played June Carter Cash, wife of the legendary Johnny Cash.

3. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Sean Connery first took on the iconic role of James Bond in "Dr. No" (1962). Which of the following is the city of his birth?

Answer: Edinburgh, Scotland

Sean was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1930 and received his knighthood in July 2000 and is now officially known as Sir (Thomas) Sean Connery.

4. Which award-winning actress, who shot to fame at just 12 years old, was born in Jerusalem, Israel?

Answer: Natalie Portman

Natalie was born in Jerusalem (1981) where she lived for three years before moving to Washington D.C. with her family. Her first major film role was in "L�on: The Professional"(1994) as Mathilda Lando, a young girl who befriends a hitman played by Jean Reno.

5. Ryan Reynolds, star of "The Proposal" (2009) and "Green Lantern" (2011) hails from Vancouver, Canada.

Answer: True

Ryan was born October 23rd 1976 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

6. I was born in Ixelles, Belgium in 1929 and passed away in my home in Switzerland in 1993. Known for my roles in "Roman Holiday" (1953) and "My Fair Lady" (1964), among many others, who am I?

Answer: Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn's first role as a leading lady was alongside Gregory Peck in "Roman Holiday" (1953) for which she received an Academy Award for Best Actress. Known for her humanitarian work, Audrey dedicated much of her time to UNICEF projects as their Goodwill Ambassador.

Answer: Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington received his first Oscar in 1989 for Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" and went on to receive a second Oscar, this time for Best Actor, in 2001 for "Training Day".

8. Mel Gibson is a native of Australia, born in Melbourne in 1956.

Answer: False

Mel Gibson was born in Peekskill, New York in 1956 and moved to Sydney, Australia when he was 12.

Answer: Dame Judi Dench

Judi Dench has mastered all aspects of her craft having an accomplished career which spans dramatic theatre, musical theatre, television and film. In 1998 Judi received her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in "Shakespeare in Love".

10. Although most people recognise Keanu Reeves as a Canadian actor, in which middle-eastern city was he born?

Answer: Beirut, Lebanon

Although Keanu grew up mainly in Toronto, he was born in 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon to an English mother and Hawaiian-born father.

Source: Author cleoelca

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