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Tommy Lee Jones Trivia Quiz

Having searched in vain for a quiz on one of my favourite actors, I decided to try making my own.

A multiple-choice quiz by Beckyel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Beckyel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,666

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1701

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (7/10), Guest 74 (5/10), Guest 136 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Tommy Lee Jones' birth date? Hint

15th September 1947

16th September 1945

16th September 1946

15th September 1946

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which state was Tommy Lee Jones born? Hint

Florida

Colorado

Texas

California

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tommy Lee Jones roomed with Al Gore while at Harvard.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which film did Jones make his big screen debut? Hint

'Love Story'

'The Amazing Howard Hughes'

'Smash-Up On Interstate 5'

'Eliza's Horoscope'

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Jones' first wife? Hint

Kate Lardner

Kimberlea Gayle Cloughley

Dawn Laurel

Lexsee Dado

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Jones' character in 'The Fugitive' and 'U.S. Marshals'?

Answer: (Two Words - first and second names.)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which film did Jones play the role of Two-Face? Hint

'Batman'

'Batman Forever'

'Batman and Robin'

'Batman Returns'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who stars with Tommy Lee Jones in 'Men in Black'? Hint

Denzel Washington

Will Smith

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Wesley Snipes

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Question 9 of 10

9. How was Jones injured when he was thrown from his horse while playing polo in October 1998? Hint

He broke his left wrist

He emerged from the accident unscathed

He dislocated his right shoulder

He lost consciousness for a short time

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is Tommy Lee Jones' star on the Walk of Fame? Hint

6925 Hollywood Boulevard

7021 Hollywood Boulevard

6801 Hollywood Boulevard

7018 Hollywood Boulevard

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 02 2024 : Guest 209: 7/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 74: 5/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 136: 10/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 209: 6/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 96: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Tommy Lee Jones' birth date?

Answer: 15th September 1946

He shares his birthday with producer/writer Oliver Stone. They have worked together many times, including on 'JFK' and 'Natural Born Killers'.

2. In which state was Tommy Lee Jones born?

Answer: Texas

He was born in San Saba, which is about 80 miles northwest of Austin. He is an eighth generation Texan, although he is one quarter Cherokee, with Welsh blood, too. He attended school in Dallas.

3. Tommy Lee Jones roomed with Al Gore while at Harvard.

Answer: True

Jones graduated in English and American literature in 1969. He remains friendly with his old roommate today.

4. In which film did Jones make his big screen debut?

Answer: 'Love Story'

Jones began his career on Broadway, appearing in 'A Patriot For Me' in 1969. 'Love Story' was released in 1970; he played the part of Ryan O'Neal's roommate, Hank. He is credited under the name of Tom Lee Jones for this film.

5. What was the name of Jones' first wife?

Answer: Kate Lardner

Jones and Kate Lardner were married in 1971; she had two children from a previous marriage. They were divorced in 1978. In 1981, he married his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley, and they had two children. His son, Austin, appeared in 'Yuri Nosenko, KGB' with him in 1986.

In 2001, he married for the third time; Dawn Laurel was a member of the camera crew in films that include 'Passenger 57' and 'Beverly Hills Cop III'.

6. What was the name of Jones' character in 'The Fugitive' and 'U.S. Marshals'?

Answer: Samuel Gerard

Sam Gerard is in pursuit of Harrison Ford in 'The Fugitive' (1993), and in 'U.S. Marshals' (1998) he is chasing Wesley Snipes. Jones won an Oscar and a Golden Globe in 1994 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'The Fugitive'.

7. In which film did Jones play the role of Two-Face?

Answer: 'Batman Forever'

Jones played Harvey Dent (Two-Face) in the film 'Batman Forever' to Val Kilmer's Batman. The film came out in 1995, when Jones was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for the best villain. He did not win, losing out to Kevin Spacey in 'Se7en'.

8. Who stars with Tommy Lee Jones in 'Men in Black'?

Answer: Will Smith

Jones plays Agent K and Will Smith Agent J. Their job is to protect the Earth from aliens. The film was released in 1997 and was followed in 2002 by 'Men in Black II'.

9. How was Jones injured when he was thrown from his horse while playing polo in October 1998?

Answer: He lost consciousness for a short time

He remained overnight in the hospital for observation, but there were no signs of neurological injury, despite the actor's losing consciousness for a short time. Jones has a 4,000 acre ranch, on which he raises cattle and polo horses.

10. Where is Tommy Lee Jones' star on the Walk of Fame?

Answer: 6925 Hollywood Boulevard

The Hollywood Walk of Fame was an idea developed in the 1960's. Jones got his star on Hollywood Boulevard in 1994; Pierce Brosnan's star is at 7021, Patrick Swayze at 7018 and Kevin Spacey at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

Source: Author Beckyel

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