I Was Texan Way before Cell Phones Quiz

This quiz is simple: I give you a list of clues and you choose to whom they refer. All correct responses will be people born in Texas before 1983.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who starred in the movies "Meet the Parents" (2000), "Cars" (2006) and "Wedding Crashers" (2005)?

Answer: Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson was born in Dallas in 1968. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Texas.
Robert De Niro (New York 1943) appeared in only "Meet the Parents"; Matt Damon (Massachusetts 1970) appeared in none of the listed movies; George W. Bush was not born in Texas.

2. I starred in the following movies: "Dirty Dancing" (1987), "Ghost" (1990), "To Wong Foo..." (1995) - who am I?

Answer: Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze was born in Houston in 1952. An avid pilot, Swayze was once forced to make an emergency landing on a dirt road.
Patrick Stewart (Yorkshire, UK 1940) is a fine actor, but appeared in none of the listed movies; Neither Danica Patrick (Wisconsin 1982) nor George W. Bush were born in Texas.

3. I was in the cast of television's "Alias" (2001 - 2006), and the movie "Pearl Harbor" (2001); I also had children with Ben Affleck.

Answer: Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner was born in Houston in 1973. She met Ben while filming the movie "Pearl Harbor".
Gwyneth Paltrow (California 1972) never had children with Ben Affleck; neither did Matt Damon (Massachusetts 1970); George W. Bush was not born in Texas.

4. I starred in television's "In Living Color" (1990 - 1994), and recorded "Slow Jamz" and "Unpredictable". Who am I?

Answer: Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx was born Eric Marlon Bishop in Terrell in 1967. Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of singer Ray Charles in the film "Ray" (2004).
Jim Carry (Ontario 1962) was in "In Living Color", but neither he nor Will Smith (Philadelphia 1968) recorded the records "Slow Jamz" and "Unpredictable"; George W. Bush was not born in Texas.

5. I was a cast in television's "Desperate Housewives" (2004)and "The Young and the Restless" (1973). I am also an ex-Mrs. Tony Parker. Who am I?

Answer: Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria was born in Corpus Christi in 1975. Longoria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (the study of human movement) from the University of Texas A & M - Kingsville.
Neither Teri Hatcher (California 1964) nor Vanessa Williams (New York 1963) were in "TYR" nor were they ever married to Tony Parker; George W. Bush was not born in Texas.

6. This star was in the movies "The Lincoln Lawyer" (2011), "The Wedding Planner" (2001), and "U-571" (2000). Who is it?

Answer: Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey was born in Uvalde in 1969. McConaughey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas.
Bill Paxton was born in Texas (Ft. Worth 1955), but of the three movies listed, only starred in "U-571"; neither Justin Chambers (Ohio 1970) nor George W. Bush were born in Texas.

7. I was in the movie "Bowfinger" (1999) and remake of "The Pink Panther" (2006). I am also known as a "wild and crazy guy". Who am I?

Answer: Steve Martin

Steve Martin was born in Waco in 1945. Martin has won Grammy Awards: 1978 and 1979 for Best Comedy Album; 2001 for Best Country Instrumental (he plays the banjo); 2009 for Best Bluegrass Album.
Peter Sellers (Hampshire, UK 1925) starred in the first "The Pink Panther" movie, but not in "Bowfinger"; Eddie Murphy (New York 1961) starred in "Bowfinger", but not in either of "The Pink Panther" movies; George W. Bush is neither a "wild and crazy guy", nor was he born in Texas.

8. Who created "South Park" (1997)? Really? You need more?

Answer: Matt Stone

Matt Stone was born in Houston in 1971. Stone holds degrees in Film and Mathematics from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Mike Judge (Ecuador 1962) created "Beavis and Butt-head" and "King of the Hill"; Matt Groening (Oregon 1954) created "The Simpsons"; George W. Bush was not born in Texas.

9. Who recorded "Country Grammar", "Nellyville", "Sweat",and "Suit"?

Answer: Nelly

Nelly was born Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. on November 2, 1974 in Austin. Nelly is co-developer of Apple Bottoms fashion and lifestyle brand.
Toby Keith is from far north Texas (Oklahoma 1961), but makes a different type of music altogether; neither Boz Skaggs (Ohio 1944) nor George W. Bush were born in Texas.

10. Who recorded "Yeah!", "Burn", and "My Boo"?

Answer: Usher

Usher's birth name of Usher Terry Raymond IV was given to him on October 14, 1978 in Dallas. Usher has won Grammy Awards; World Music Awards; American Music Awards; and Billboard Music Awards. He is also co-owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.
Hank Williams, Jr. was born in far east Texas (Louisiana 1949) and sings a completely different style of music; neither Zac Efron (California 1987) nor George W. Bush (Connecticut 1946) were born in Texas.

Source: Author robertearl

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I Was Texan Way before Cell Phones Quiz

This quiz is simple: I give you a list of clues and you choose to whom they refer. All correct responses will be people born in Texas before 1983.

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