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1. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral' (1957), 'Once is Not Enough' (1975), 'Oscar' (1991) Child: 'Romancing the Stone' (1984), 'Wall Street' (1987), 'A Perfect Murder' (1998)

Answer: Kirk/Michael Douglas

Kirk Douglas, born Issur Danielovitch, acted in his first screen role in 1946's 'The Strange Love of Martha Ivers'. Since then he has acted in more than 80 films. His son, Michael (born to his first wife, Diana Dill), started his own film career in the 1966 film 'Cast a Giant Shadow'. Michael Douglas has acted in, and directed, over 40 movies and documentaries, with many award winners amongst this impressive list.

2. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'Catch-22' (1970), 'The Dead Zone' (1983), 'The Departed' (2006) Child: 'The Breakfast Club' (1985), 'Men at Work' (1990), 'The Mighty Ducks' (1992)

Answer: Martin Sheen/Emilio Estevez

Ram�n Gerardo Antonio Est�vez, known to the rest of the world as Martin Sheen, first appeared on screens in 1963 in an episode of the sci-fi series 'The Outer Limits'. Since then, he has appeared in a multitude of movies, TV series and documentaries. He has worked professionally with all four of his children - Emilio, Ram�n and Ren�e Estevez and Charlie Sheen.

Emilio Estevez is the 'not so obvious' famous son of Martin Sheen. Well known for being a part of the 'Brat Pack' and portraying Gordon Bombay ('Mighty Ducks'), Emilio Estevez has also turned his hand at directing and producing for both films and television, and writing screenplays - being successful in all fields.

3. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'Airport 1975' (1974), 'Hairspray' (1998), 'Zoolander' (2001) Child: 'Hot Pursuit' (1987), 'Meet the Parents' (2000), 'Tropic Thunder' (2008)

Answer: Jerry/Ben Stiller

Jerry Stiller, known for his roles in TV's 'Seinfeld' and 'The King of Queens', is father to Ben Stiller. He has appeared in over 40 films since his first (and uncredited) appearance in 1970's 'Lovers and Other Strangers'.

Ben Stiller is a comedic actor, director, writer and producer. He has produced, acted in, directed and written over 50 films in his career and is a part of a group of actors referred to as the 'Frat Pack' - a group of actors including (among others) Owen Wilson, Steve Carell and Jack Black.

4. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967), 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1992), 'An American Haunting' (2005) Child: 'The Lost Boys' (1987), 'The Three Musketeers' (1993), 'The Sentinel' (2006)

Answer: Donald/Kiefer Sutherland

Donald Sutherland started his on-screen career in the 1960s with small parts in British TV and films, leading to bigger parts in 1960s and '70s war films. Sutherland was born in Canada and in 1978 was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He also one of the Olympic flag bearers in the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver.

Kiefer Sutherland was born in England in 1966 and is best known for his work in TVs '24' as Jack Bauer. Sutherland is an actor, producer and director, not limiting himself to films and TV, but also branching out into directing music videos and lending his voice to video games and animated films.

5. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'The Farmer Takes a Wife' (1935), 'How the West Was Won' (1962), 'On Golden Pond' (1981) Child: 'The Victors' (1963), 'Cannonball Run' (1981), 'Wild Hogs' (2007)

Answer: Henry/Peter Fonda

In 1999 Henry Fonda was named by the American Film Institute as the sixth Greatest Male Star of All Time. He came to prominence after his Academy Award nomination for his role in 'The Grapes of Wrath' (adapted from the John Steinbeck novel). He is father to both Jane and Peter Fonda, and died in 1982 after a career spanning nearly 50 years.

Peter Fonda started his acting career in Omaha, Nebraska, then moved to Broadway and eventually made his way to Hollywood. Fonda is best known for his acting in and producing of 'Easy Rider' (1969) which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

6. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'There's a Girl in My Soup' (1970), 'Private Benjamin' (1980), Death Becomes Her' (1992) Child: '200 Cigarettes' (1999), 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' (2003), 'Fool's Gold' (2008)

Answer: Goldie Hawn/Kate Hudson

Goldie Hawn won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 'Cactus Flower' (1969), one of her first film roles. Hawn has been active in both film and TV, and has both won and been nominated for numerous awards.

Kate Hudson is better known for her roles in romantic comedies such as 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' and 'You, Me and Dupree' (2006). Her role in 'Almost Famous' (2000) had her nominated for several awards including an Academy Award - which she didn't win.

7. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'Three Little Words' (1950), 'How the West Was Won' (1962), 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' (1998) Child: 'The Man with One Red Shoe' (1985), 'Sibling Rivalry' (1990), 'White Lightnin' (2009)

Answer: Debbie Reynolds/Carrie Fisher

Debbie Reynolds' career has spanned more than 50 years including acting in films and TV, and she has released several albums. Reynolds has been nominated for, and won, several awards including a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' (1964).

Carrie Fisher is best known as Princess Leia from 'Star Wars'. Her debut film appearance was in 'Shampoo' (1975) with many film and TV roles since that time.

8. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'Lovin' Molly' (1974), 'Forces of Nature' (1999), 'Little Fockers' (2010) Child: 'Malice' (1993), 'Great Expectations' (1998), 'Running with Scissors' (2006)

Answer: Blythe Danner/Gwyneth Paltrow

Blythe Danner started her acting career in her early twenties and has since starred in film, TV and theatre productions, winning a handful of awards for her work.

Gwyneth Paltrow made her film debut in 'Shout' (1991) and has since appeared in many well-known films. Paltrow has also tried her hand at singing, releasing several singles with 'Cruisin' going double platinum in Australia and reaching number one in the US, Australia and New Zealand.

9. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'Listen Darling' (1938), 'Meet Me in St. Louis' (1944), 'A Star is Born' (1954) Child: 'Charlie Bubbles' (1967), 'New York, New York' (1977), 'Stepping Out' (1991)

Answer: Judy Garland/Liza Minnelli

Frances Ethel Gumm, known to the rest of the world as Judy Garland, made her first onscreen appearance in 1929's 'The Big Revue' as part of The Gumm Sisters, through their dance school run by Meglin Kiddies. Garland received a juvenile Academy Award for her work in both 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Babes in Arms' (1939). The American Film Institute decided in 1999 that Garland was among the 10 greatest female stars in American cinema history.

Liza Minnelli came to notice for her role in the 1972 film 'Cabaret', obtaining an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and subsequently winning the award. Previously, Minnelli was known as a musical theatre actress and nightclub singer before she made the move to film in 'Charlie Bubbles' (1967) - although her earliest screen appearance was as a baby and with her mother in 'In the Good Old Summertime' (1949).

10. Which is the parent/child combo appearing (not necessarily together!) in the following list of movies? Parent: 'The Birds' (1963), 'Roar' (1981), ''I Woke Up Early the Day I Died' (1998) Child: 'Roar' (1981), 'Milk Money' (1994), 'The Night We Called It a Day' (2003)

Answer: Tippi Hedren/Melanie Griffith

Tippi Hedren, born Nathalie Kay Hedren in 1930, is best known for her roles in 'The Birds' (1963) and 'Marnie' (1964), both Alfred Hitchcock films. Starting her public career in modeling in the 1950s, Hedren made her first (uncredited) screen appearance in 1950's 'The Petty Girl'. Her role in 'The Birds' had her winning a Golden Globe as Most Promising Newcomer.

According to Wikipedia, Melanie Griffith started her film career as an uncredited extra in 'Smith!' (1969). She has since had roles in more than 50 films (including voices for animated characters) and has been nominated for Golden Globe, Emmy, BAFTA, and several other awards for her work.

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Fathers and Sons Trivia Quiz

Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters. Whilst parent/child stars don't make up the bulk of Hollywood, you don't have to look far to find them. Can you figure out who the parent/child partners are from a list of their movies?

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