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Lee Van Cleef Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about one of my favourite Western actors - see how much you know about him!

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

Author
Dizart

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
351,937

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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267

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Lee isn't his real first name; with what name did his parents christen him? Hint

Clarence

Charles

Clint

Christopher

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which state of the USA was Lee Van Cleef born? Hint

New Jersey

New Mexico

California

Texas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Lee Van Cleef made his movie debut in which classic 1952 Western? Hint

The Man from Laramie

Shane

High Noon

Broken Arrow

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lee Van Cleef made guest appearances in a number of Western TV series during the 1950s/60s. Which of these series did he NOT appear in? Hint

The Virginian

The Lone Ranger

Laramie

Bonanza

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1962, Lee appeared in the Western classic "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". What was the name of his character in this film? Hint

Reese

Ransom Stoddard

Tom Doniphon

Liberty Valance

6. Lee Van Cleef is possibly best known by movie buffs for his appearances alongside Clint Eastwood in Sergio Leone's "Spaghetti Westerns". His first such role was in the second film in the series, "For a Few Dollars More". Whose death is he seeking to avenge in this film? Hint

His father's

His wife's

His sister's

His son's

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Question 7 of 10

7. The second Sergio Leone film to feature Lee Van Cleef was "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". What was the name of his character in this film? Hint

Captain Harper

Blondie

Angel Eyes

Tuco

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Question 8 of 10

8. Not ALL of Lee van Cleef's film roles were in Westerns. In which John Carpenter sci-fi movie did he appear in 1981? Hint

The Fog

Escape from New York

The Thing

The Philadelphia Experiment

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lee Van Cleef played the part of ninja master John Peter McAllister in which 1984 TV series? Hint

Kung Fu

The Legend of Master So

Street Justice

The Master

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Question 10 of 10

10. Sadly, Lee Van Cleef passed away in 1989; what was the cause of his death? Hint

Auto accident

Lung cancer

Suicide

Heart attack

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lee isn't his real first name; with what name did his parents christen him?

Answer: Clarence

He was born Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef, Jr. in 1925. His stage name is a contraction of his middle name.

2. In which state of the USA was Lee Van Cleef born?

Answer: New Jersey

He was born in the town of Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey. He worked there as an accountant prior to becoming an actor.

3. Lee Van Cleef made his movie debut in which classic 1952 Western?

Answer: High Noon

Lee played the part of Jack Colby, one of the members of Frank Miller's gang. His character was shot and killed by Amy Kane, played by Grace Kelly.

4. Lee Van Cleef made guest appearances in a number of Western TV series during the 1950s/60s. Which of these series did he NOT appear in?

Answer: The Virginian

"The Virginian" is actually one of the very few Western series in which he didn't make an appearance. As well as those listed, he also made appearances in "Annie Oakley", "The Adventures of Kit Carson", "Casey Jones", "Tombstone Territory", "Maverick", "The Rifleman" and many more.

5. In 1962, Lee appeared in the Western classic "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". What was the name of his character in this film?

Answer: Reese

Lee Van Cleef played the part of Reese, whilst his namesake, Lee Marvin , played the part of Liberty Valance. The man who shot Liberty Valance turned out to be Doniphon, played by John Wayne.

Answer: His sister's

Lee plays the part of bounty hunter Colonel Douglas Mortimer, whilst Clint Eastwood plays the part of "the man with no name". Both are after the head of El Indio, but whilst Clint is after the bounty money, Lee is seeking to avenge the rape of his sister by Indio - she had killed herself afterwards.

7. The second Sergio Leone film to feature Lee Van Cleef was "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". What was the name of his character in this film?

Answer: Angel Eyes

Rather apt, given his piercing beady eyes, Lee played the part of "Angel Eyes/The Bad". Clint Eastwood was "Blondie/The Good", Eli Wallach was "Tuco/The Ugly" and Antonio Molino Rojo played the part of Captain Harper.

8. Not ALL of Lee van Cleef's film roles were in Westerns. In which John Carpenter sci-fi movie did he appear in 1981?

Answer: Escape from New York

This film featured a New York of the future in which Manhattan had been turned into a giant prison. Lee plays the part of Police Commissioner Bob Hauk.

9. Lee Van Cleef played the part of ninja master John Peter McAllister in which 1984 TV series?

Answer: The Master

This short-lived NBC series lasted just 13 episodes. Lee's character was an aging ninja master, whilst Timothy Van Patten played the part of his pupil, Max Keller. The pair travel around the USA in an old van, searching for Lee's daughter, and get involved in various adventures along the way.

10. Sadly, Lee Van Cleef passed away in 1989; what was the cause of his death?

Answer: Heart attack

Lee was just 64 years old when he died of a heart attack at his home in Oxnard, California. He was buried at Forest Lawn in Hollywood. His headstone is inscribed with the words "Best of the Bad".

Source: Author Dizart

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