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Quiz about Previous Jobs Of The Rich And Famous
Quiz about Previous Jobs Of The Rich And Famous

Previous Jobs Of The Rich And Famous Quiz


Believe it or not some stars had regular jobs like you and I before hitting the big time. Here are a few questions on those stars former lives. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by kristian88. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
kristian88
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
126,832
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. Born April 6, 1946 this actor had a job as a lion-cage cleaner before finding his vocation in acting. He hit his first acting job in "A Party At Kitty And Stud's" in 1970. Who is he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Warren Beatty started out in his first film in 1961, it was called "The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone" but before that he had a different profession. What was it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Sean Connery started out acting in 1954 with the film "Lilacs In The Spring". He hit the big time in 1962 as James Bond in "Dr. No" but for who did he work before his film career started? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This actor was sacked from his job at a restaurant for eating the profits (namely six steaks in one sitting). He had his first film role with "The Tiger Makes Out" in 1967 and won an Oscar in the 70s. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Bette Midler started out life as a pineapple chunker for a fruit canning company. She then went on and starred in her first movie in 1966 with "Hawaii" and in her second movie was nominated for a best actress Oscar. Name the film. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This singer worked as a slaughterhouse labourer before hitting the big time with his UK band, later going solo before embarking into tv with his own 'family' show. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 7 of 10
7. Jack Nicholson worked as a mailing boy before hitting the big time. He has won Oscars in the 70s, 80s and 90s. But do you know the name of the film with which his film career started? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Jon Bon Jovi came from rather humble beginnings working as a Christmas decoration maker. He moved up in the world however and became successful with his band Bon Jovi and as a solo singer. He has also proved he can act and starred as Lt. Pete Emmett in which wartime film? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This actor worked as a gas-pump attendant before hitting the limelight in Hollywood. His first film role was in "Hail, Hero" in 1968 followed by "Adam at 6.a.m." in 1970. Who is this actor? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This hugely popular singer has released around 30 albums in his illustrious career covering five decades. He did however start out life as a grave digger. Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Born April 6, 1946 this actor had a job as a lion-cage cleaner before finding his vocation in acting. He hit his first acting job in "A Party At Kitty And Stud's" in 1970. Who is he?

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

The film was later re-titled "The Italian Stallion" giving him his nickname. Sly actually received Oscar nominations for "Rocky" in 1976 for acting and screenplay.
2. Warren Beatty started out in his first film in 1961, it was called "The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone" but before that he had a different profession. What was it?

Answer: Rat Catcher

Warren went on to act in many films and won an Oscar as best director for "Reds" in 1981. He is the younger brother of Shirley Maclaine too.
3. Sean Connery started out acting in 1954 with the film "Lilacs In The Spring". He hit the big time in 1962 as James Bond in "Dr. No" but for who did he work before his film career started?

Answer: Coffin Maker

He worked as a french polisher on coffins. He went on to act however and won an Oscar as best supporting actor in "The Untouchables" in 1987.
4. This actor was sacked from his job at a restaurant for eating the profits (namely six steaks in one sitting). He had his first film role with "The Tiger Makes Out" in 1967 and won an Oscar in the 70s.

Answer: Dustin Hoffman

He won his two best actor Oscars for "Kramer vs Kramer" in 1979 and "Rain Man" in 1988. "Papillon" from 1973 is still my personal favourite of all his films.
5. Bette Midler started out life as a pineapple chunker for a fruit canning company. She then went on and starred in her first movie in 1966 with "Hawaii" and in her second movie was nominated for a best actress Oscar. Name the film.

Answer: The Rose

Bette was nominated for two Oscars as best actress. The first was for "The Rose" in 1979 and the second was for "For The Boys" in 1991.
6. This singer worked as a slaughterhouse labourer before hitting the big time with his UK band, later going solo before embarking into tv with his own 'family' show. Who is he?

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

His band was Black Sabbath and their first album went platinum (1 million copies sold) and second album went quadruple platinum. His first solo album "The Blizzard Of Ozz" also went quadruple platinum. His tv show "The Osbournes" is proving equally as popular.
7. Jack Nicholson worked as a mailing boy before hitting the big time. He has won Oscars in the 70s, 80s and 90s. But do you know the name of the film with which his film career started?

Answer: Cry Baby Killer

It was released in 1958 as a second feature. Jack has won Oscars for "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" in 1975, "Terms Of Endearment" in 1983 and "As Good As It Gets" in 1997.
8. Jon Bon Jovi came from rather humble beginnings working as a Christmas decoration maker. He moved up in the world however and became successful with his band Bon Jovi and as a solo singer. He has also proved he can act and starred as Lt. Pete Emmett in which wartime film?

Answer: U-571

He has also appeared in "Pay It Forward", "Destination Anywhere", "Sex And The City" and "Row Your Boat".
9. This actor worked as a gas-pump attendant before hitting the limelight in Hollywood. His first film role was in "Hail, Hero" in 1968 followed by "Adam at 6.a.m." in 1970. Who is this actor?

Answer: Michael Douglas

Michael went on to win an Oscar for best actor in "Wall Street" in 1987. He is probably more famous now for marrying Catherine Zeta Jones.
10. This hugely popular singer has released around 30 albums in his illustrious career covering five decades. He did however start out life as a grave digger. Who is he?

Answer: Rod Stewart

His first album was released in 1969 and entitled "The Rod Stewart Album". He then had albums in the 70s, 80s, 90s and then "It Had To Be You" in 2002.
Source: Author kristian88

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