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Joanne Woodward Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for Oscar-winning actress, Joanne Woodward. Good luck & have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by julieandrews4eva. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
julieandrews4eva

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,494

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
695

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is Joanne's real name? Hint

Joanne Woodward

Esther Trimmier

Joan Gignilliat

Mae Woodward

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where was Joanne born? Hint

Georgia

Pennsylvania

Alabama

Ohio

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Question 3 of 15

3. Joanne's mother was a big fan of movies, Joanne claims she was almost born in the middle of a movie starring what actress? Hint

Norma Shearer

Greta Garbo

Bette Davis

Joan Crawford

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was Joanne's father's name? Hint

Tad

Rick

Wade

Collin

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Question 5 of 15

5. What very famous actor did Joanne marry in 1958? Hint

Robert Redford

Dick Van Dyke

Steve McQueen

Paul Newman

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Question 6 of 15

6. What are the names of Joanne's three daughters? Hint

Melissa, Joanne and Kelly

Sarah, Claire and Jennifer

Elinor, Jane and Melanie

Elinor, Melissa and Claire

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Question 7 of 15

7. For what movie did Joanne win her Best Actress Oscar? Hint

'The Long Hot Summer'

'The Three Faces Of Eve'

'Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams'

'Rachel, Rachel'

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the first movie Joanne did with Paul Newman? Hint

'The Long Hot Summer'

'A New Kind Of Love'

'Paris Blues'

'From The Terrace'

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Question 9 of 15

9. What hobby did Joanne take up after one of her daughters did? Hint

Yoga

Soccer

Ballet

Singing

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was Joanne's first movie? Hint

'A Kiss Before Dying'

'Count Three And Pray'

'The Three Faces Of Eve'

'No Down Payment'

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Question 11 of 15

11. What year was Joanne's first daughter born? Hint

1960

1959

1964

1956

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is the name of the movie Joanne did with Laura Linney? Hint

'Do You Remember Love?'

'Breathing Lessons'

'Blind Spot'

'Philadelphia'

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who did Joanne play in 'The Long Hot Summer'? Hint

Clara Varner

Eula Varner

Samantha Blake

Maggie Moran

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is generally acknowledged as Joanne's least favorite medium? Hint

Film

Theater

Television

Writing

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Question 15 of 15

15. What color eyes does Joanne have? Hint

Hazel

Blue

Green

Gray

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Joanne's real name?

Answer: Joanne Woodward

Joanne's real name is Joanne Woodward! Trick question!

2. Where was Joanne born?

Answer: Georgia

Joanne was born in Thomasville, Georgia.

3. Joanne's mother was a big fan of movies, Joanne claims she was almost born in the middle of a movie starring what actress?

Answer: Joan Crawford

Joanne says she was nearly born in the middle of Joan Crawford. Her mother, Elinor, apparently wanted to name her Joan, but her with her Southern backround, it was made into Joanne.

4. What was Joanne's father's name?

Answer: Wade

Joanne's father was Wade Woodward.

5. What very famous actor did Joanne marry in 1958?

Answer: Paul Newman

She married Paul on January 29th, 1958.

6. What are the names of Joanne's three daughters?

Answer: Elinor, Melissa and Claire

Joanne's daughters, Elinor Teresa, Melissa Steward and Claire Olivia are all with actor Paul Newman.

7. For what movie did Joanne win her Best Actress Oscar?

Answer: 'The Three Faces Of Eve'

In 1957, Joanne won her Oscar for playing a woman with Multiple Personality Disorder in 'The Three Face Of Eve'.

8. What was the first movie Joanne did with Paul Newman?

Answer: 'The Long Hot Summer'

It was released in 1958, the year they were married.

9. What hobby did Joanne take up after one of her daughters did?

Answer: Ballet

10. What was Joanne's first movie?

Answer: 'Count Three And Pray'

She played an orphan named Lissy in this 1955 movie.

11. What year was Joanne's first daughter born?

Answer: 1959

Elinor Newman was born April 8th, 1959.

12. What is the name of the movie Joanne did with Laura Linney?

Answer: 'Blind Spot'

Joanne played Laura's mother, Nell Harrington in his brilliant and moving drama.

13. Who did Joanne play in 'The Long Hot Summer'?

Answer: Clara Varner

14. What is generally acknowledged as Joanne's least favorite medium?

Answer: Film

15. What color eyes does Joanne have?

Answer: Green

Her eyes are a brilliant color green.

Source: Author julieandrews4eva

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