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The Life of Gene Kelly Trivia Quiz

"If Fred Astaire is the Cary Grant of dance, I'm the Marlon Brando." -- Gene Kelly

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

Author
tangyfishlips

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,689

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was Gene Kelly born in? Hint

1913

1910

1911

1912

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gene Kelly was known as an actor, singer, dancer and director. What else did Gene have on his resume? Hint

camera man

choreographer

professional footballer

playwright

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Question 3 of 10

3. An energetic and athletic performer, Gene Kelly was known for doing his own stunts.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which fictitious character did Gene Kelly portray in "Singin' in the Rain" (1952)? Hint

Don Lockwood

R.F. Simpson

Cosmo Brown

Roscoe Dexter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Gene Kelly was in three of these movies: which one was he NOT in? Hint

"For Me and My Gal"

"Xanadu"

"Guys and Dolls"

"On the Town"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Gene Kelly performed a dance routine with Jerry the mouse of Tom and Jerry in "DuBarry was a Lady".

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many children did Gene Kelly have? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where in Pennsylvania was Gene Kelly born? Hint

Harrisburg

Fairview

Pittsburgh

Welsville

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Question 9 of 10

9. Gene Kelly married three times. His wives were Betsy Blair, Jeanne Coyne, and ___________ ? Hint

Ginger Rogers

Jean Hagen

Cyd Charisse

Patricia Ward

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Question 10 of 10

10. Gene Kelly was awarded the Legion of Honor by the Canadian government in 1964.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Gene Kelly born in?

Answer: 1912

Gene Kelly (August 23, 1912 - Feburary 2, 1996) was born into a large middle-class Irish family in Pittsburgh. His father was a traveling record salesman and his mother was obsessed about exposing her children to the arts. While he was a teenager he ran a dance studio with his brother, Fred.

In 1938, when he thought he was a good enough dancer, he bought a one way-ticket to New York City, and eventually landed the lead role in "Pal Joey".

2. Gene Kelly was known as an actor, singer, dancer and director. What else did Gene have on his resume?

Answer: choreographer

Gene Kelly was an outstanding actor and singer in many musicals and is also know for his dancing. He also solely directed the 1969 screen version of "Hello Dolly". He also choreographed "An American in Paris" (1951).

3. An energetic and athletic performer, Gene Kelly was known for doing his own stunts.

Answer: True

Gene Kelly especially did an amazing stunt in "Singin' in the Rain" ("Good Morning to You") that was matrix-like.

4. Which fictitious character did Gene Kelly portray in "Singin' in the Rain" (1952)?

Answer: Don Lockwood

Gene Kelly portrayed Don Lockwood who was an actor trying to create a film with sound.

5. Gene Kelly was in three of these movies: which one was he NOT in?

Answer: "Guys and Dolls"

"Xanadu" (1980) he was Danny McGuire.
"On the Town" (1949) he was Gabey.
"For Me and My Gal" (1942) he was Harry Palmer.
"Guys and Dolls" is a 1955 movie starring Marlon Brando and Jean Simmons.

6. Gene Kelly performed a dance routine with Jerry the mouse of Tom and Jerry in "DuBarry was a Lady".

Answer: False

Gene Kelly performed a dance routine with Jerry the mouse of Tom and Jerry in "Anchors Aweigh" (1945).

7. How many children did Gene Kelly have?

Answer: 3

Gene Kelly has three children their names are Kerry (born 1940 to Betsy Blair), Bridget and Tim (born 1960s to Jeanne Coyne).

8. Where in Pennsylvania was Gene Kelly born?

Answer: Pittsburgh

He was in born on 23rd August 1912 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died on 2nd February 1996 in Beverly Hills, California.

9. Gene Kelly married three times. His wives were Betsy Blair, Jeanne Coyne, and ___________ ?

Answer: Patricia Ward

Betsy Blair (1940 - 1957) (daughter Kerry b. 1940).
Jeanne Coyne (1960 - 1973, her death) (Bridget and Tim, born 1960s) .
Patricia Ward (1990 - 1996, his death).

10. Gene Kelly was awarded the Legion of Honor by the Canadian government in 1964.

Answer: False

Gene Kelly was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government in 1960.

Source: Author tangyfishlips

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