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Gerard Butler Trivia Quiz

After noticing no quizzes had been made on the enormously talented Gerard Butler, I decided to make one on him and his movies. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by ilovepuppies. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ilovepuppies

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,829

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1464

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 24 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Gerard's middle name? Hint

Peter

David

Matthew

James

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Question 2 of 10

2. His first film, 'Mrs Brown', required him to run naked in a river. What condition did he pick up from filming this? Hint

Hypothermia

Tuberculosis

Bronchitis

Impetigo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Gerard graduated from Glasgow University with a degree in which of the following? Hint

Physics

Medicine

Film Production

Law

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which James Bond film did Gerard make an appearance in in 1997? Hint

Tomorrow Never Dies

The World is not Enough

GoldenEye

Die Another Day

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2004, Gerard was in 'Dear Frankie' where he was paid to pose as a deaf child's (Frankie) father, what did his character tell Frankie's mum to call him? Hint

Davey

Rony

Jack

Cal

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'The Phantom of the Opera' was Gerard's breakthrough film, but who starred as his rival for Christine? Hint

Patrick Wilson

James Fleet

Simon Callow

Victor McGuire

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Question 7 of 10

7. What name does Gerard like to be called instead of Gerard? Hint

Gerry

Ged

Mr Butler

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Question 8 of 10

8. Gerard has filmed '300' for a release in 2007, from which author's novel is it based on?

Answer: (Two Words - 'Sin City')

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Question 9 of 10

9. Gerard was the lead singer of which Scottish rock band? Hint

Crash

Speed

Demolition

Net

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Shakespearian tragedy was Gerard's first stage role in? Hint

Coriolanus

Titus Andronicus

Antony and Cleopatra

Hamlet

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Dec 17 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Dec 08 2024 : Guest 71: 10/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 78: 10/10
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Nov 18 2024 : Guest 82: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Gerard's middle name?

Answer: James

Gerard James Butler was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 13th 1969 to Margaret and Edward Butler.

2. His first film, 'Mrs Brown', required him to run naked in a river. What condition did he pick up from filming this?

Answer: Hypothermia

'Mrs Brown' was Gerard's first film which was made in 1997 and he, along with Billy Connolly, had to run stark naked into a cold Scottish lake and from this developed hypothermia.

3. Gerard graduated from Glasgow University with a degree in which of the following?

Answer: Law

Gerard was training to be a lawyer, but he decided to change careers to acting when he was fired from a law firm within one week from graduating.

4. Which James Bond film did Gerard make an appearance in in 1997?

Answer: Tomorrow Never Dies

In 1997, Gerard starred as the Leading Seaman on the HMS Devonshire in 'Tomorrow Never Dies'. Nine years later, Gerard was being considered as the next James Bond succeeding Pierce Brosnan.

5. In 2004, Gerard was in 'Dear Frankie' where he was paid to pose as a deaf child's (Frankie) father, what did his character tell Frankie's mum to call him?

Answer: Davey

We never actually found out what Gerard's character was called in the film, but as he was posing as Frankie's dad, he told Frankie's mother to call him Davey as Davey was the name of Frankie's real dad.

6. 'The Phantom of the Opera' was Gerard's breakthrough film, but who starred as his rival for Christine?

Answer: Patrick Wilson

'Phantom' was released in 2004, and was a huge success. Gerard played the lead role and sung all his songs in the film which is a real talent. Patrick Wilson played Raoul, and both the Phantom and Raoul fought to win Christine's (Emmy Rossum) love.

7. What name does Gerard like to be called instead of Gerard?

Answer: Gerry

Gerard Butler has said that he doesn't like the way Americans pronounce Gerard, so he prefers to be called Gerry.

8. Gerard has filmed '300' for a release in 2007, from which author's novel is it based on?

Answer: Frank Miller

Frank Miller is well known for his graphic violent novels such as 'Sin City' and '300'. Gerard is playing King Leonidas, the leader of the Spartan army entering the Battle of Thermopylae with 300 men against approximately 800,000 Persians - and he doesn't wear a lot while he's at it.

9. Gerard was the lead singer of which Scottish rock band?

Answer: Speed

While Gerard was studying for his law degree at Glasgow University, however, acting soon took hold of him and became his first love. However, his singing did become part of this first love during the filming of 'The Phantom of the Opera' where he sung every song.

10. Which Shakespearian tragedy was Gerard's first stage role in?

Answer: Coriolanus

Gerard's first stage role was in 'Coriolanus'. 'Coriolanus' was one of Shakespeare's later plays and was based on the life of the legendary Roman leader.

Source: Author ilovepuppies

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