If it's not One Thing, it's Yer Mother! Trivia Game | Celebrities

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1. Hi Mother! I'm just calling because I know you were worried about my dancing with wild animals, and that watery disaster you warned me about, but everything is okay now that I can list 'bodyguard' on my resume. Oh wait - you do know which son this is, right?

Answer: Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner directed and starred in 'Dances with Wolves' (1990), starred in 'Waterworld' (1995), starred in and produced 'The Bodyguard' (1992) and starred in 'Field of Dreams' (1989). Born in 1955 in Lynwood California, Kevin Costner developed an interest in acting during his last year of college.

In addition to acting, he has directed and produced several films, and won numerous awards. In 2007 he founded Modern West, a country rock band. He also holds a patent for oil separation machinery, has partial ownership of an independent baseball team, and regularly participates in celebrity golf tournaments.

2. Mother! I always get your answering machine! You know I love trouble, but in a confession of a dangerous mind, I must tell you I've been sleeping with the enemy. Everyone says I love you - but who will you call back?

Answer: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts played Sabrina Peterson in 1994's 'I Love Trouble', Patricia Watson in 2002's 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind', Sara Waters/Laura Burney in 1991's 'Sleeping With the Enemy' and Von Sidell in 1996's 'Everyone Says I Love You'.
In the mid 2000s, Julia Roberts became one of the highest paid actresses worldwide. In addition to acting in films and television, she has also employed her talent on Broadway. Along with winning numerous awards for her film work, and being nominated for the Razzie Award for worst actress, she has contributed both considerable time and money to various charities - including UNICEF.
Julia Roberts' brother (Eric Roberts), sister (Lisa Roberts Gilian) and niece (Emma Roberts) are also actors.

3. Mother, frankly I don't feel betrayed, but between being a misfit and a teacher's pet, I feel rather mutinous and in need of a homecoming. Do you remember who to call?

Answer: Clark Gable

While probably best known for his role as Rhett Butler in 1939's 'Gone with the Wind', Clark Gable appeared in a total of 67 released movies - and in 17 short subject movies as himself. He also appeared as an extra in 13 films between 1924 and 1930.
1961's 'The Misfits' was Gable's last movie, but before then he starred in 1958's 'Teacher's Pet', 1935's 'Mutiny on the Bounty' and 1948's 'Homecoming'.
And, Bugs Bunny's nonchalant stance while munching on a carrot is a satirical take on a Clark Gable scene from 1934's 'It Happened One Night'.

4. Hello Mother! These foolish things - such as answering machines - could drive me to murder on a train to Key Largo! I'm going to have a big sleep now, but please call me back. While sometimes my mirror has two faces, do you know who this is?

Answer: Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall was born in 1924 in New York City, and at age 17 made her acting debut in 'Johnny 2 x 4'. She went on to become a fashion model, an actress who succeeded in several genres on film and Broadway, and a nominee and/or winner of numerous awards.
She played the part of Dame Lydia in 2006's 'These Foolish Things', Mrs. Harriet Hubbard in 1974's 'Murder on the Orient Express', Nora Temple in 1948's 'Key Largo', Vivian Rutledge in 1946's 'The Big Sleep' and Hannah Morgan in 1996's 'The Mirror Has Two Faces'.

5. Mother, I am currently a fugitive, and going solo, but what lies beneath is not American graffiti - and I should be presumed innocent! Will you call me back regarding Henry? I hope you remember who I am. Do you?

Answer: Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Witness' (1985). In 2000 he was given the AFI Life Achievement Award, and in 2003 he received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has starred or co-starred in some of the most popular and profitable movies made in Hollywood - including the 'Indiana Jones' series and the Jack Ryan franchise. He co-starred with Tommy Lee Jones in 'The Fugitive' (1993), played Han Solo in the 'Star Wars' trilogy (1977, 1980, 1983), played Dr. Norman Spencer in 'What Lies Beneath' (2000), was part of the large cast of 'American Graffiti' (1973), starred in 'Presumed Innocent' (1990), and recovered from a shooting in 'Regarding Henry' (1991).

6. Mother - oh, mamma mia - it's complicated, but since I came out of Africa everyone thinks I'm a Prada-clad devil! Please call me - the hours are dragging by. Oh - do you know who this is?

Answer: Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep has been nominated for many Academy Awards and Golden Globes. She has also won several awards, including the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Besides film, she has also demonstrated her talent in theater and television.
Meryl Streep was nominated for a Grammy Award for her work on 2008's 'Mamma Mia!'. She played Jane Adler in 2009's 'It's Complicated', was nominated for Best Actress for her role in 1985's 'Out of Africa', starred in 2006's 'The Devil Wears Prada', and enjoyed critical praise for her acting in 2002's 'The Hours'.

7. Mother, while I've been bringing up baby as part of the petticoat operation, the grass was greener when I was a male war bride! Can you give me a ring - I want to tell you about my favorite wife! It's been so long since we talked - do you remember my name?

Answer: Cary Grant

Cary Grant was born in 1904 in Bristol, England, but after traveling to the United States with a stage troupe in 1920, he decided to stay in the U.S. He signed with the movie studio Paramount Pictures in 1931, moved to Columbia Pictures in 1936, and was the first Hollywood actor to leave the studio system and go independent.

In the mid 1950s he formed his own production company, Granart Productions, and went on to produce several movies that were distributed by Universal. He starred in 1938's 'Bringing up Baby' with Katharine Hepburn, 1959's 'Operation Petticoat' with Tony Curtis, 1960's 'The Grass is Greener ' with Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum, 1949's 'I Was a Male War Bride' with Ann Sheridan, and 1940's 'My Favorite Wife' with Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott.

8. Mother, I met an extra-terrestrial - and I did scream - but things have grown to a fever pitch and I'm feeling very far from home. Call me back please, if you can figure out who to call! Who am I?

Answer: Drew Barrymore

Born in 1975, Drew Barrymore was 11 months old when she appeared in her first advertisement - a dog food commercial. She made her film debut in 1980's 'Altered States', and quickly became one of Hollywood's most sought-after child actors. After a rather troubled childhood, which included drug and alcohol abuse, she went on to star in numerous movies, form her own production company, direct several movies, and garner nominations for multiple awards. Drew Barrymore played Gertie in 1982's 'E.T. the Extra Terrestrial', portrayed Casey Becker in 1996's 'Scream', starred in 2005's romantic-comedy 'Fever Pitch', and was endangered in 1989's thriller 'Far From Home'.

9. Mother, I've been rushing about like a silver streak, feeling stir crazy and funny about love - and indulging in a bit of hanky panky. I think you should call me back about the lady in question. You do know who this is, right?

Answer: Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder made his big screen debut in 1967's 'Bonnie and Clyde', but his first major role was as Leo Bloom in 1968's 'The Producers'. He went on to star in numerous movie, stage and television productions, including several collaborations with Mel Brooks. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role in 1976's 'Silver Streak', and starred in 1980's 'Stir Crazy' - which was directed by Sidney Poitier.

He also portrayed Duffy Bergman in 1990's 'Funny About Love', starred in 1982's 'Hanky Panky' with Gilda Radner, and played Larry 'Cash' Carter in 1999's 'The Lady in Question'.

10. Mother - I may drive a taxi, but I am no raging bull! I did make a midnight run to Cape Fear to meet the parents, but that was only a Bronx tale. Can you withstand the heat, and call me back? And, do you know who to call?

Answer: Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro was born in 1943 in New York City, and caught the acting bug at the age of 10 when he participated in a school production of 'The Wizard of Oz'. His first movie role was filmed in 1963, but the movie ('The Wedding Party') was not released until 1969. In addition to acting, De Niro has directed, co-founded TriBeCa Productions, and invested in several restaurants.
He has been nominated for Academy, Bafta and Golden Globe Awards, and in 2003 he received the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.
He starred as Travis Bickle in 1976's 'Taxi Driver', portrayed Jake LaMotta in 1980's 'Raging Bull', starred in 1988's 'Midnight Run' with Charles Grodin, played Max Cady in 1991's 'Cape Fear', and played a retired CIA operative in 2000's 'Meet the Parents'. He starred in - and directed - 1993's 'A Bronx Tale', and headed the cast of the 1995 crime thriller 'Heat', which also starred Al Pacino and Val Kilmer.

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If it's not One Thing, it's Yer Mother! Quiz

Even movie stars call their mothers from time to time - and get their answering machines! Shall we listen in on the messages they leave and try to figure out just who is calling?

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