Santa Claus in the Movies Trivia Quiz

Answer: Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1947 film 'Miracle on 34th Street'. In this film he goes by the name Kris Kringle, but we all know who Kris Kringle really is, and so does little Susan Walker (played by Natalie Wood).

Answer: Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd briefly portrayed one of the most demented Santas ever in 'Trading Places'. Of course, Aykroyd's character's name was not Santa Claus, but rather Louis Winthorpe III, a wealthy man who has had his pampered life confiscated by his former employers on a bet.

Answer: Bad Santa

The 2003 film 'Bad Santa', about a conman who poses as Santa Claus so he can steal from department stores, is directed by Terry Zwigoff and also features Tony Cox, Cloris Leachman, Bernie Mac and John Ritter.

Answer: Elf

Will Ferrell plays a human elf who attempts to return to his birth father in this absurdist Christmas comedy that also features notable performances by James Caan, Bob Newhart, Mary Steenburgen, Peter Dinklage and Andy Richter.

Answer: Tom Hanks

Based on Chris Van Allsburg original story, 'The Polar Express' features Tom Hanks in six (count 'em, six) voice roles, including the voice of Santa Claus. Interesting footnote: Tom Hanks is reunited with his 'Bosom Buddies' colleague Peter Scolari in this film.

Answer: The Ref

If you haven't seen 1994's 'The Ref', you simply must. Denis Leary is marvelous as Gus, a simple thief who is entangled with Lloyd and Caroline Chasseur, a very unhappy couple played by Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis. Glynis Johns is supreme as Lloyd Chasseur's extremely possessive mother Rose.

Answer: True

Tim Allen is Santa in these twin hits that appeared in theaters eight years apart. The movies were directed by John Pasquin and Michael Lembeck, respectively. Judge Reinhold, David Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd and Wendy Crewson also all appear in both movies.

Answer: False

Jim Varney plays his usual role as Ernest P. Worrel (along with several other bizarre side roles) in this typically whacky Christmas comedy. Santa Claus is portrayed by Douglas Seale in this movie that, though not the greatest Christmas flick of all-time, does provide a few good chuckles.

Answer: Home Alone

Written by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus, 'Home Alone' became an instant Christmas hit in 1990. Ken Campbell's Santa may be an impersonator, but he seems to have some mystical powers in this charming movie.

Answer: A Christmas Story

In the 1983 film 'A Christmas Story', Santa Claus is played by actor Jeff Gillen. In it, he plays just another in a long line of people who foil the wishes of young Ralphie, whose greatest Christmas wish is for a Red Ryder BB gun. Ralphie goes through extreme measures to achieve this Christmas wish during this film that recollects the spirit of author Jean Shepherd's holiday youth.

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