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Film Walk-Ons Trivia Quiz

Some famous people have had cameo walk-on parts in films. How many of them do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by kristian88. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kristian88

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,914

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which British comedy actor had a walk-on part in 'The Road to Hong Kong' as a doctor examining Bob Hope? Hint

Sid James

Spike Milligan

Peter Sellers

Peter Cook

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Playboy empire supremo Hugh Hefner was seen smoking a pipe in which Mel Brooks film? Hint

The Producers

Life Stinks

History of the World - Part 1

Silent Movie

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Question 3 of 10

3. True or False. Peter Benchley, the author of 'Jaws', made a fleeting appearance in the film version.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous artist appeared in a crowd scene in Jean Cocteau's film 'The Testament of Orpheus'? Hint

Salvadore Dali

Vincent Van Gogh

Jean Renoir

Pablo Picasso

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the Mayor of New York in 1984 who played himself in 'The Muppets Take Manhattan'?

Answer: (Full name or surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which singer played a heroic officer in Terry Gilliam's 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen'? Hint

Bob Dylan

Sting

David Byrne

Morrissey

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Question 7 of 10

7. Staying with 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen', which Hollywood actor played King of the Moon and was credited with the name 'Ray D. Tutto'? Hint

Robin Williams

Judge Reinhold

Eddie Murphy

Brian Dennehy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which criminal played himself in the Sex Pistols film 'The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle'?

Answer: (Full name or surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which businessman played Mr. Speculator in the 1990 movie "Ghosts Can't Do It"? Hint

Donald Trump

Richard Branson

Rupert Murdoch

Bill Gates

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which member of the British nobility made a brief appearance as a public schoolboy in the film 'Another Country'? Hint

Prince Charles

Prince William

Viscount Althorp

Viscount Lindley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which British comedy actor had a walk-on part in 'The Road to Hong Kong' as a doctor examining Bob Hope?

Answer: Peter Sellers

The film also featured David Niven and Joan Collins, along with Bob and Bing, of course.

2. The Playboy empire supremo Hugh Hefner was seen smoking a pipe in which Mel Brooks film?

Answer: History of the World - Part 1

The film also featured the comedy talents of Sid Caesar, Dom DeLuise, Pamela Stephenson and Madeline Kahn.

3. True or False. Peter Benchley, the author of 'Jaws', made a fleeting appearance in the film version.

Answer: True

He played a tv reporter. He appears about half way through the film. Brody is on the beach with Hooper and the tv reporter saying '...a cloud has appeared on the horizon...a cloud in the shape of a killer shark.'

4. Which famous artist appeared in a crowd scene in Jean Cocteau's film 'The Testament of Orpheus'?

Answer: Pablo Picasso

The film was written by, was directed by and starred Jean Cocteau. Also appearing was a very young-looking Yul Brynner.

5. What was the name of the Mayor of New York in 1984 who played himself in 'The Muppets Take Manhattan'?

Answer: ed koch

Along with Kermit et al, it also featured Art Carney, Joan Rivers and Gregory Hines.

6. Which singer played a heroic officer in Terry Gilliam's 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen'?

Answer: Sting

The film also featured a very early screen performance for Uma Thurman.

7. Staying with 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen', which Hollywood actor played King of the Moon and was credited with the name 'Ray D. Tutto'?

Answer: Robin Williams

8. Which criminal played himself in the Sex Pistols film 'The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle'?

Answer: ronnie biggs

A row broke out over whether Ronnie should have been paid for his role or not. Ronnie asked for a suitcase of money to be flown out to Brazil. In the end he received nothing.

9. Which businessman played Mr. Speculator in the 1990 movie "Ghosts Can't Do It"?

Answer: Donald Trump

The film starred Bo Derek and Anthony Quinn. It was directed by Bo's husband John Derek and is a strong contender for one of the worst movies ever made.

10. Which member of the British nobility made a brief appearance as a public schoolboy in the film 'Another Country'?

Answer: Viscount Althorp

Althorp was on-screen for three seconds and was not allowed to speak, as he had no Equity card.

Source: Author kristian88

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