The Life and Times of Brittany Murphy Quiz

Answer: November 10, 1977

Brittany was born Sharon Murphy on November 10, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother, Sharon, divorced her father when she was little. Her mother brought Brittany to Edison, New Jersey, where Brittany attended Herbert Hoover Middle School; later her mother brought her to Burbank, California, where Brittany later graduated from John Burroughs High School.

By the time Brittany was 9 years-old, she was performing regional theatre. In 1984, when she was 7 years-old, Brittany had a guest spot on the popular television show, "Kids Incorporated" as Celeste, in the episode, "Lay Off." In 1988, when she was 11 years old, Brittany had a guest spot on the television series, "Murphy Brown" in the episode "On Another Plane: Part 1." Brittany didn't know it at the time, but she was well on her way to stardom.

Answer: Drexell's Class

In 1991, Brittany landed her first major television role on the show "Drexell's Class." She guest starred on "Blossom" in 1991, playing the part of Wendy in the four part episode "Blossom in Paris."

Answer: Almost Home

In 1993, Brittany played the part of Molly Morgan in the television series "Almost Home," which was also known as "The Torkelsons: Almost Home." The show was about a single mother, Millicent Torkelson, and her children Dorothy Jane, Chuckie Lee, and Mary Sue who move from Pyramid Corners to Seattle, where Millicent was the nanny for Brian Morgan's children, Molly and Gregory.

Answer: Rhonda

In "Freeway" directed by Matthew Bright, Brittany portrays Rhonda who is a friend of Vaness Lutz (Reese Wihterspoon). The film is about a young girl, Vanessa who goes in search of her grandmother after her parents are arrested. Not one of Brittany's better films but is shows that she is capable of diversified parts.

Answer: Double Jeopardy

In 1996, Brittany starred in "Double Jeopardy," also known as "Victim of The Night," as teenager Julia Marie Neuland, who had an affair and a baby with married police officer, John Dubroski. In the movie, Julia is murdered by Dubroski, the father of her baby. The movie was told in the voice of Julia as she explained all the mistakes that she wished she could undo.

Answer: Deliverance Bodine

"Drive" was released in 1997, and starred Brittany as Deliverance Bodine. The movie also starred Kadeem Hardison and Mark Dacascos. It was about a human who was prototyped enhanced, and who was being sought after by two hit-men.

Answer: 2003

The cover shows how much Brittany has changed since she started acting. When she started acting, she was a chubby brunette, but the cover shows a thin blonde.

Answer: Blessed With Soul

She was in the band for about a year in 1992. The other members of the band were Eric Balfour and Haylie Johnson. Eric has appeared in TV shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Step By Step". Haylie was on the show "Kid's Incorporated" from 1991 to 1993 and has appeared on "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Caroline in the City". Haylie's younger sister Ashley played Chris, the youngest daughter on "Growing Pains."

Answer: Specializing in performing as mentally disturbed girls and troubled teens

Brittany starred in several movies and television shows as mentally disturbed girls and troubled teens, and this became her trademark when she was younger.

Answer: Molly Gunn

"Uptown Girls" was released in 2003, and starred Brittany as Molly Gunn. The movie also starred Heather Locklear as Roma Schleine. The movie was about a New York socialite who takes a job as a nanny.