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Musicians In The Movies Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to test your knowledge of musicians who have crossed over into the movie biz. These are the people who paved the way for master thespians such as Mariah Carey and NSYNC's Lance Bass. ROCK ON!

A multiple-choice quiz by arob71. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
arob71

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
10 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. Bob Dylan played the character 'Alias' is which movie? Hint

'Hearts On Fire'

'Murder By Death'

'Songwriter'

'Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid'

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Question 2 of 20

2. In which film has Lyle Lovett NOT appeared? Hint

'The Gingerbread Man'

'The Player '

'Short Cuts'

'Ready To Wear'

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Question 3 of 20

3. In which movie did Elvis make his big screen debut? Hint

'G.I. Blues'

'Love Me Tender'

'Clambake'

'Jailhouse Rock'

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Question 4 of 20

4. Weird Al Yankovic starred in a movie about a floundering TV station. What was the movie? Hint

'VHF'

'UHF'

'Al TV'

'Public Access'

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Question 5 of 20

5. Ringo Starr appeared with his future wife Barbara Bach in what movie? Hint

'Caveman'

'Help!'

'The Magic Christian'

'Yellow Submarine'

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Question 6 of 20

6. This artist has appeared in movies such as 'Silence Of The Lambs' and 'Little Buddha.' Hint

Dee Snider

Jon Bon Jovi

Chris Isaak

Bret Michaels

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Question 7 of 20

7. 'Vibes' was a 1988 movie starring this singer. Hint

Susanna Hoffs

Wendy O. Williams

Olivia Newton-John

Cyndi Lauper

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Question 8 of 20

8. The quirky singer songwriter that pops up several times in 'There's Something About Mary' is? Hint

Daniel Johnston

Jonathan Richman

Mojo Nixon

Jello Biafra

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Question 9 of 20

9. 'The Allnighter' starred which female rocker? Hint

Cher

Cyndi Lauper

Susanna Hoffs

Madonna

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Question 10 of 20

10. Dwight Yoakam and Sheryl Crow both turned up in what film? Hint

'South Of Heaven, West Of Hell'

'The Minus Man'

'Red Rock West'

'Sling Blade'

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Question 11 of 20

11. In which of the following films does Mick Jagger NOT appear? Hint

'Cat People'

'Bent'

'Ned Kelly'

'Freejack'

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Question 12 of 20

12. In the Alyssa Milano flick 'Embrace Of The Vampire,' the vampire is played by Martin Kemp. What 80's band was Martin in? Hint

Berlin

Culture Club

Spandau Ballet

Mr. Mister

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Question 13 of 20

13. Singer songwriter Kelly Willis played a right-wing folksinger in which film? Hint

'Bullworth'

'Wag The Dog'

'Cradle Will Rock'

'Bob Roberts'

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which movie does not have Willie Nelson in its cast? Hint

'The Electric Horseman'

'Wag The Dog'

'Five Corners'

'Songwriter'

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Question 15 of 20

15. Jon Bon Jovi starred with Whoopi Goldberg in what film? Hint

'Leading Man'

'U-571'

'Pay It Forward'

'Moonlight and Valentino'

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Question 16 of 20

16. In which film does Sting NOT appear? Hint

'Quadrophenia'

'Tommy'

'The Bride'

'Dune'

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Question 17 of 20

17. George Harrison's Handmade Films produced this 1986 Madonna film. Hint

'Shanghai Surprise'

'At Close Range'

'Desperately Seeking Susan'

'Body Of Evidence'

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Question 18 of 20

18. Guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson appeared in which film with Gary Busey? Hint

'The Buddy Holly Story'

'Chasers'

'Drop Zone'

'Carny'

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Question 19 of 20

19. This 80's movie starred, among others, Run DMC, The Fat Boys, and Sheila E. Hint

'Krush Groove'

'Breakin'

'Disorderlies'

'Footloose'

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Question 20 of 20

20. The 1980 Paul Simon film 'One Trick Pony' reunited what 60's pop group? Hint

The Mamas and The Papas

The Byrds

Simon and Garfunkel

The Lovin' Spoonful

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bob Dylan played the character 'Alias' is which movie?

Answer: 'Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid'

Dylan also did the soundtrack, which contains the song 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door.'

2. In which film has Lyle Lovett NOT appeared?

Answer: 'The Gingerbread Man'

Director Robert Altman used Lovett in many films in the 90's.

3. In which movie did Elvis make his big screen debut?

Answer: 'Love Me Tender'

4. Weird Al Yankovic starred in a movie about a floundering TV station. What was the movie?

Answer: 'UHF'

5. Ringo Starr appeared with his future wife Barbara Bach in what movie?

Answer: 'Caveman'

6. This artist has appeared in movies such as 'Silence Of The Lambs' and 'Little Buddha.'

Answer: Chris Isaak

Isaak has also starred in his own original Showtime series.

7. 'Vibes' was a 1988 movie starring this singer.

Answer: Cyndi Lauper

8. The quirky singer songwriter that pops up several times in 'There's Something About Mary' is?

Answer: Jonathan Richman

Richman and his band The Modern Lovers were a very influential band from the 70's. Former Talking Heads keyboardist, Jerry Harrison, was a member.

9. 'The Allnighter' starred which female rocker?

Answer: Susanna Hoffs

10. Dwight Yoakam and Sheryl Crow both turned up in what film?

Answer: 'The Minus Man'

Yoakam has appeared in many films, including a fantastic performance in 'Sling Blade.' He made his writing and directing debut in 'South Of Heaven, West Of Hell.'

11. In which of the following films does Mick Jagger NOT appear?

Answer: 'Cat People'

12. In the Alyssa Milano flick 'Embrace Of The Vampire,' the vampire is played by Martin Kemp. What 80's band was Martin in?

Answer: Spandau Ballet

Stills from Milano's nude scenes were plastered all over the internet, which led to lawsuits filed by her and her mother.

13. Singer songwriter Kelly Willis played a right-wing folksinger in which film?

Answer: 'Bob Roberts'

Willis is a singer based out of Austin, TX and is, in my opinion, the best female vocalist to ever draw breath. She is a sister-in-law to Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks.

14. Which movie does not have Willie Nelson in its cast?

Answer: 'Five Corners'

'Five Corners' is a George Harrison-produced film starring Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins, and John Turturro.

15. Jon Bon Jovi starred with Whoopi Goldberg in what film?

Answer: 'Moonlight and Valentino'

16. In which film does Sting NOT appear?

Answer: 'Tommy'

'Quadrophenia', a film version of The Who's second rock opera, was Sting's big screen debut.

17. George Harrison's Handmade Films produced this 1986 Madonna film.

Answer: 'Shanghai Surprise'

One critic called this film 'Flop Suey.'

18. Guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson appeared in which film with Gary Busey?

Answer: 'Carny'

After leaving The Band, Robertson became interested in film scoring. He also wrote 'It's In The Way That You Use It' from 'The Color Of Money'.

19. This 80's movie starred, among others, Run DMC, The Fat Boys, and Sheila E.

Answer: 'Krush Groove'

'Krush Groove' also contains an Oscar-worthy performance by record producer Rick Rubin. Rick has wisely decided to stick to record making.

20. The 1980 Paul Simon film 'One Trick Pony' reunited what 60's pop group?

Answer: The Lovin' Spoonful

Source: Author arob71

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