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My Name Is Michael Caine Trivia Quiz

He's a British icon. He's a Knight of the Realm. He's one of my favourite actors. He's Sir Michael Caine and here's my tribute, in the form of a quiz. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by wez. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
wez

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,835

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1911

Last 3 plays: Guest 54 (6/15), FlicksBuff (10/15), Guest 174 (6/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Where was Michael Caine born? Hint

Pinner, Middlesex

Battersea, London

Rotherhithe, London

Brixton, London

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Question 2 of 15

2. When he was Knighted, he used his real name. What is it? Hint

Mitchell Milligan

Maurice Micklewhite

Marion Mathieson

Marshall Mathers

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Question 3 of 15

3. When he was called up for military National Service, in which branch of the armed forces did he serve? Hint

Merchant Navy

Royal Navy

Army

Royal Air Force

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 1956, Caine landed his first movie role. What is the name of the movie called? Hint

'The Hill'

'A Hill In Korea'

'Bully Beef Hill'

'A Hill Too Far'

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1956, Michael was sharing a flat in London with another struggling actor. What is the name of the other actor? Hint

Sean Connery

Terence Stamp

Peter O'Toole

Albert Finney

6. In 1967, Caine appeared in a film called 'Tonight, Lets All Make Love In London'. It was a documentary about the swinging London scene of the '60s. Which famous British band composed the soundtrack? Hint

The Rolling Stones

Pink Floyd

The Beatles

The Who

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Question 7 of 15

7. My favourite Caine film is 'The Italian Job'. In this 1969 classic, how does Caine's character, Charlie Croaker, explain away his time in prison? Hint

He was 'shooting tigers in Africa'.

He was 'shooting rebels in Africa'.

He was 'shooting footage of tigers in Africa'.

He was 'in prison'.

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Question 8 of 15

8. Regarded by many as possibly the greatest British crime thriller ever, 1971's 'Get Carter' is also looked upon as Caine's finest acting performance. On which Ted Lewis novel is this film based? Hint

Don't Look Back In Anger

Jack's Return Home

A Geordie Tale

Newcastle Re-United

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Question 9 of 15

9. Also in 1971, Caine first spotted his soon to be second wife, Shakira Baksh, in a television advertisement. Which product was she advertising? Hint

Maxwell House Coffee

Brut 33 After-Shave

Triumph Lingerie

Hai-Karate After-Shave

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Question 10 of 15

10. In which 1986 film did Caine win his first Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor? Hint

Mona Lisa

Hannah And Her Sisters

Half Moon Street

Sweet Liberty

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which famous American comedy actor starred alongside Caine in the 1988 film 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'? Hint

Martin Short

Dan Ayckroyd

Steve Martin

Chevy Chase

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Question 12 of 15

12. During the making of 1991's 'Noises Off', Caine received a telephone call informing him of a family secret that only came to light in the aftermath of his mother's death. What shocking news did this telephone call contain? Hint

He had a half-sister

He had a half-brother

He was illegitimate

He was adopted

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1997, Caine played support in the film 'Blood and Wine' as an ex-con. Who played the lead role in that film? Hint

Kevin Costner

Bill Murray

Kevin Bacon

Jack Nicholson

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Question 14 of 15

14. Michael Caine is known as being a trivia fan. Who knows, maybe he'll play this quiz? What phrase is often, wrongly, attributed to him in many trivia quizzes? Hint

'Not a lot of people know that'

'Do I not like that'

'Not a lot of people know this'

'Do I not like this'

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Question 15 of 15

15. Finally, back to the title of my quiz. The words 'My Name is Michael Caine' are actually spoken by Caine himself in a 1984 song entitled 'Michael Caine'. Which famous British ska band recorded this song? Hint

Madness

The Beat

The Specials

Bad Manners

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Michael Caine born?

Answer: Rotherhithe, London

Michael was born on March 13, 1933. His father was a porter at Billingsgate Fish Market, and his mother was a charlady.

2. When he was Knighted, he used his real name. What is it?

Answer: Maurice Micklewhite

He attended Buckingham Palace on 16th June 2000 to receive his Knighthood from the Queen.

3. When he was called up for military National Service, in which branch of the armed forces did he serve?

Answer: Army

In an attempt to only serve one more year, Caine decided to switch regimes, to the Royal Fusilier's, and actually saw action in the Korean War.

4. In 1956, Caine landed his first movie role. What is the name of the movie called?

Answer: 'A Hill In Korea'

He was originally hired as a technical adviser, because of his experiences in the Korean War.

5. In 1956, Michael was sharing a flat in London with another struggling actor. What is the name of the other actor?

Answer: Terence Stamp

The flat was in the exclusive Harley Street area of London. Caine found himself sharing with ten other guys, in a 23 room mansion-like property.

Answer: Pink Floyd

The soundtrack recording is now a rare collector's item. If anybody playing this quiz has a copy ... Can we negotiate?

7. My favourite Caine film is 'The Italian Job'. In this 1969 classic, how does Caine's character, Charlie Croaker, explain away his time in prison?

Answer: He was 'shooting tigers in Africa'.

Peter Collinson, the director of 'The Italian Job', persuaded Noel Coward to play Mr. Bridger (the Mr. Big in prison), as a thank you for financially supporting the orphanage where Collinson was raised.

Answer: Jack's Return Home

'Get Carter' also starred one of Caine's real-life heroes, John Osborne, who actually penned 'Don't Look Back In Anger'.

9. Also in 1971, Caine first spotted his soon to be second wife, Shakira Baksh, in a television advertisement. Which product was she advertising?

Answer: Maxwell House Coffee

Caine originally intended to travel to Brazil, where the advertisement was filmed, to find her. That was before finding out that she actually lived in a flat in Fulham.

10. In which 1986 film did Caine win his first Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor?

Answer: Hannah And Her Sisters

He won his second Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 1999's 'The Cider House Rules'.

11. Which famous American comedy actor starred alongside Caine in the 1988 film 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'?

Answer: Steve Martin

'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' was directed by Frank Oz of Muppets fame. Caine famously appeared in 1992's 'A Muppet's Christmas Carol', as well as appearing on TV's 'The Muppet Show'.

Answer: He had a half-brother

His half-brother's name is David. David was born in 1924 with epilepsy, which in those days was treated as a form of insanity. David spent 50 years of his life in various lunatic asylums.

13. In 1997, Caine played support in the film 'Blood and Wine' as an ex-con. Who played the lead role in that film?

Answer: Jack Nicholson

The film was directed by Bob Rafelson. Rafelson described the film as being the third part of a trilogy. The first two parts being 'Five Easy Pieces' in 1970 and 'The King of Marvin Gardens' in 1972.

14. Michael Caine is known as being a trivia fan. Who knows, maybe he'll play this quiz? What phrase is often, wrongly, attributed to him in many trivia quizzes?

Answer: 'Not a lot of people know that'

Apparently, this phrase was coined by Peter Sellers, who once left a message on Caine's answering machine impersonating him and using this infamous phrase.

Answer: Madness

Not a lot of people know that!

Source: Author wez

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