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Native New Yorkers Trivia Quiz

The correct answers to this quiz are all movie stars that were born in New York City. From the clues given can you pick the right one?

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

Author
jesseg

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,093

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1756

Last 3 plays: dmaxst (7/10), Craftyrichard (7/10), Guest 99 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This actress was born on February 26, 1966 in New York City and her first name means goddess. Who is she? Hint

Winona Ryder

Demi Moore

Tea Leoni

Meg Ryan

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Question 2 of 10

2. This actor is godfather to Michael Jackson's first child and he was born in New York City on August 26, 1980. Hint

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Fred Savage

Macaulay Culkin

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Question 3 of 10

3. This New Yorker was born in the 'Big Apple' on November 13, 1955. She was the first woman to host the Academy Awards. Who is she?

Answer: (Two Words - full name or last name only)

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Question 4 of 10

4. This actress was born in New York City on August 9th, 1957 and in 1999 starred in a major motion picture directed by her husband. Do you know who she is? Hint

Sharon Stone

Melanie Griffith

Kate Capshaw

Julianna Moore

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Question 5 of 10

5. He won the Oscar for best actor in 1980 and was born on August 17, 1943 in New York City. Who is he? Hint

Joe Pesci

Robert DeNiro

John Travolta

Kevin Spacey

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Question 6 of 10

6. This actress born on December 21, 1937 in New York City also has a brother who is a well known actor. Who is she? Hint

Shirley MacLaine

Jane Fonda

Julia Roberts

Goldie Hawn

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Question 7 of 10

7. This New Yorker born September 25, 1952 is best known for his role as Superman. Who is he?

Answer: (Two Words - full name or last name only)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This actress born in New York City on May 31, 1965 started her career in an Ivory Soap TV commercial. Who is she? Hint

Meg Tilly

Brooke Shields

Jodie Foster

Gwyneth Paltrow

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Question 9 of 10

9. This veteran actor born June 3, 1925 in New York City also has two daughters in the business. Who is he? Hint

Christopher Plummer

Tony Curtis

Paul Newman

William Shatner

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Question 10 of 10

10. She won the 1995 best actress award and was also born in New York City on October 4th, 1946. Who is she? Hint

Sally Field

Kathy Bates

Geena Davis

Susan Sarandon

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Dec 17 2024 : dmaxst: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This actress was born on February 26, 1966 in New York City and her first name means goddess. Who is she?

Answer: Tea Leoni

2. This actor is godfather to Michael Jackson's first child and he was born in New York City on August 26, 1980.

Answer: Macaulay Culkin

3. This New Yorker was born in the 'Big Apple' on November 13, 1955. She was the first woman to host the Academy Awards. Who is she?

Answer: Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi hosted the Oscars in 1994.

4. This actress was born in New York City on August 9th, 1957 and in 1999 starred in a major motion picture directed by her husband. Do you know who she is?

Answer: Melanie Griffith

Melanie starred in 'Crazy In Alabama' directed by her husband Antonio Banderas.

5. He won the Oscar for best actor in 1980 and was born on August 17, 1943 in New York City. Who is he?

Answer: Robert DeNiro

He won the best actor Osacr in 1980 for 'Raging Bull'.

6. This actress born on December 21, 1937 in New York City also has a brother who is a well known actor. Who is she?

Answer: Jane Fonda

7. This New Yorker born September 25, 1952 is best known for his role as Superman. Who is he?

Answer: Christopher Reeve

8. This actress born in New York City on May 31, 1965 started her career in an Ivory Soap TV commercial. Who is she?

Answer: Brooke Shields

9. This veteran actor born June 3, 1925 in New York City also has two daughters in the business. Who is he?

Answer: Tony Curtis

Tony has two actress daughters with actress Janet leigh, Jamie-Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis.

10. She won the 1995 best actress award and was also born in New York City on October 4th, 1946. Who is she?

Answer: Susan Sarandon

Susan won best actress for 'Dead Man Walking'.

Source: Author jesseg

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