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The Career of Jerry Lewis Trivia Quiz

These are some questions about Jerry Lewis and his career.

A multiple-choice quiz by jerrylewisfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jerrylewisfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
250,983

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Jerry Lewis born? Hint

April 23, 1926

November 13, 1926

July 7, 1926

March 16, 1926

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1956, Jerry Lewis recored an album that made it onto the charts.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jerry Lewis taught a film classes in the late 1960s. Two of his pupils were George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jerry Lewis invented the video-assist in 1960, a small television monitor to watch the playbacks, during what movie? Hint

The Patsy

The Bellboy

The Errand Boy

The Ladies Man

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jerry Lewis began hosting the MDA telethon on Labor Day in 1966.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the movie "Cinderfella" (1960) Jerry runs up a huge staircase of 68 steps, after the clock strikes midnight. How long does it take him to go up the stairs? Hint

10 seconds

8 seconds

5 seconds

13 seconds

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Question 7 of 10

7. After the break up of the Lewis & Martin duo, what was Jerry Lewis's first solo film? Hint

The Delicate Delinquent

Rock-a-bye baby

The Sad Sack

The Patsy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jerry Lewis was a great actor, director, producer, and writer: during the 1960s he wrote a total more than half a dozen scripts.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of his first born son? Hint

Gary

Chris

Danny

Joseph

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2006, for Lewis's 80th birthday, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Jerry Lewis born?

Answer: March 16, 1926

He was born on March 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey. His birth certificate says his name is Jerome but he insists it's Joseph!

2. In 1956, Jerry Lewis recored an album that made it onto the charts.

Answer: True

The album was called "Jerry Lewis Just Sings" and made it into the Top 20 Albums on Billboard.

3. Jerry Lewis taught a film classes in the late 1960s. Two of his pupils were George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.

Answer: True

He taught at the University of Southern California.

4. Jerry Lewis invented the video-assist in 1960, a small television monitor to watch the playbacks, during what movie?

Answer: The Bellboy

"The Bellboy" (1960) was the first movie that Jerry was the writer, producer, director and of course he starred in it. Since he was on screen he couldn't see what the scene looked like so he invented the video-assist. "The Patsy" was made in 1964. "The Errand Boy" was made in 1961 along with "The Ladies Man".

5. Jerry Lewis began hosting the MDA telethon on Labor Day in 1966.

Answer: True

He was appointed National Chairman of the MDA in 1952, and 14 years later began hosting the MDA Telethon every Labor Day in the U.S.
(Muscular Dystrophy Association)

6. In the movie "Cinderfella" (1960) Jerry runs up a huge staircase of 68 steps, after the clock strikes midnight. How long does it take him to go up the stairs?

Answer: 8 seconds

He only did the run up the stairs in one take. Once he got to the top he passed out and had to be taken to the hospital.

7. After the break up of the Lewis & Martin duo, what was Jerry Lewis's first solo film?

Answer: The Delicate Delinquent

"The Delicate Delinquent" was made in 1957. It was orginally a Martin & Lewis movie but they split up so Jerry still went ahead with it. "The Sad Sack" was made in 1957, "Rock-a-Bye Baby" in 1958, and "The Patsy" in 1964.

The last film to see them as a duo was "Hollywood or Bust" (1956).

8. Jerry Lewis was a great actor, director, producer, and writer: during the 1960s he wrote a total more than half a dozen scripts.

Answer: True

The scripts he wrote included: "The Bellboy" (1960), "The Ladies Man" (1961), "The Errand Boy" (1961), "The Nutty Professor" (1963), "The Patsy" (1964), "The Family Jewels" (1965), and more.

9. What is the name of his first born son?

Answer: Gary

Gary was born on July 31, 1945. Was the lead singer of Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Made a cameo in Jerry's movie "The Family Jewels"( 1965).

10. In 2006, for Lewis's 80th birthday, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Answer: False

He was given Legion of Honor by France and given the honorary title of "Legion Commander". He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977.

Source: Author jerrylewisfan

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