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Quiz about No One Does It Better Than Chris Rock
Quiz about No One Does It Better Than Chris Rock

No One Does It Better Than Chris Rock Quiz


This quiz is about the life and career of the comedian, Chris Rock. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
NalaMarie
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
177,231
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
714
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what month and year was Chris born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Chris is part of an extended family but how many biological siblings does he have? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what year did Chris get married for the first time? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In what year was Chris' first child born? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following comedians discovered him? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Chris won his first Emmy Award in 1997.


Question 7 of 10
7. Where is Chris' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The title to Chris' first book is "Rock This!".


Question 9 of 10
9. Chris was a regular performer on "Saturday Night Live" from 1990 until 1993. In what year did Chris return for the first time to host the show? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following films marked Chris' directorial debut? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what month and year was Chris born?

Answer: February 1965

Chris Rock was born on February 7, 1966 in Andrews, South Carolina. He was still a young toddler when he and his family moved to Brooklyn, New York.
2. Chris is part of an extended family but how many biological siblings does he have?

Answer: 2, both brothers

Out of seven children, Chris is the oldest child. His parents, Julius and Rose, had three children together, Chris, Andre and Tony. Chris also has four younger siblings.
3. In what year did Chris get married for the first time?

Answer: 1996

Chris married Malaak Compton, a publicist, on November 23, 1996.
4. In what year was Chris' first child born?

Answer: 2002

Chris and Malaak welcomed their first child, a daughter, Lola Simone, into the world on June 28, 2002.
5. Which of the following comedians discovered him?

Answer: Eddie Murphy

Chris was 18 years old and working the comedy strip in New York City when Eddie Murphy saw his act and took him under his wing. Eddie gave Chris a bit part in the 1987 film, "Beverly Hills Cop" as a valet at the Playboy mansion and started Chris' career in Hollywood.
6. Chris won his first Emmy Award in 1997.

Answer: True

In 1997, Chris won his first two Emmy awards. The first win came for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for HBO's "Chris Rock: Bring the Pain" and he also won in the category of Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special. He was also nominated in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for "Politically Incorrect" (1994).

In 1998 Chris was again nominated for an Emmy award in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for his HBO show, "The Chris Rock Show", which also earned him another nomination in 1999 for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program and earned his third Emmy win for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program. Chris has since been nominated for numerous Emmy awards for his work with "The Chris Rock Show" and his second HBO special, "Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker".
7. Where is Chris' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located?

Answer: 7021 Hollywood Blvd

Chris received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 12, 2003. Sammy Davis Jr.'s star is located at 6254 Hollywood Blvd. Bill COsby's star is located at 6930 Hollywood Blvd and Sidney Poitier's star is located at 7065 Hollywood Blvd.
8. The title to Chris' first book is "Rock This!".

Answer: True

"Rock This!" was released in the U.S. on November 1, 1998 and originally published by Little Brown & Company.
9. Chris was a regular performer on "Saturday Night Live" from 1990 until 1993. In what year did Chris return for the first time to host the show?

Answer: 1996

Chris hosted the 5th episode of "SNL's" 22nd season on November 2, 1996. The Wallflowers were the musical guest.
10. Which of the following films marked Chris' directorial debut?

Answer: "Head of State" (2003)

"Head of State" was not only directed by Chris, it was also written, produced and starred him too. Chris plays Mays Gilliam, a black alderman running against a white presidential candidate. Bernie Mac plays as his older brother, Mitch Gilliam and his running mate. Robin Givens plays Kim, his ex-girlfriend who wants to reconcile now that he is running for president. Dylan Baker plays Martin Geller, his campaign manager. Tamala Jones plays Lisa Clark, the woman who he has sought after and believes in him and Lynn Whitfield plays Debra Lassiter, the one that truly doubts he will win.
Source: Author NalaMarie

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