Singers in Non-Singing Roles Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ringo Starr

"Caveman" stars Ringo Starr as Atouk, a physically unimposing caveman, who is able to use various technologies (fire, etc.) to take control of his tribe from its powerful leader, portrayed by John Matuszak. The film had very little dialogue in English but instead used a constructed caveman "language". Directed by Carl Gottlieb, "Caveman" received generally mixed reviews.

As a musician, Ringo Starr was best known as the primary drummer for the Beatles, though has vocals can be heard in songs such as "Yellow Submarine" and "Octopus's Garden".

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Charro!" was the only one of over thirty Elvis Presley films where he did not sing on-screen. In the film, Elvis portrays a former outlaw who has to face off against his former gang to save a town from a ransom threat. Though Elvis does sing the self-titled theme song, he is not seen singing it on-screen.

Ina Balin and Victor French also starred in the film. Elvis was one the most successful rock musicians of all time with well over 30 Number One Hits and over 100 hits in the Top Forty.

Answer: Isaac Hayes

In the world of the film, Manhattan has been transformed into a maximum security prison for the United States. Isaac Hayes portrays the "Duke", the head crime lord in the largely lawless island prison. His opponent is Snake Plissken (played by Kurt Russell) who goes into the prison to rescue the US President, who is being held hostage in the prison.

The movie was successful financially and was nominated for several awards. Singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes not only won several Grammys during his career but also won the 1972 Best Original Song Oscar for the "Theme from 'Shaft'".

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra portrays Private Maggio, one of a group of US soldiesr stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in the month leading up to the Japanese attack on December 7. His Academy Award win for Best Supporting Actor, was one of eight for "From Here to Eternity".

The film was based on a 1951 novel with the same title, though there were several important differences between the novel and the film. One difference is that Maggio dies in the film, but not the novel. Frank Sinatra had a lengthy career in music, recording songs and recording from the 1930s until the 1990s.

Answer: David Bowie

Though David Bowie did not actually provide the music for the film, interestingly stills from "The Man Who Fell to Earth" would later be used on the covers of two of Bowie's albums. In the film, Bowie plays an alien who is attempting to find water to bring back to his home planet.

The alien, who comes from a technologically advanced civilization, uses this knowledge to earn wealth to aid in meeting his goal. David Bowie, who was using cocaine during the making of the film, later said that he had few memories of making the film and was largely portraying himself, as opposed to acting. Several of Bowie's many hits during the 1970s are associated with his alter-ego, Ziggy Stardust.

Answer: John Denver

In "Oh, God!", God (played by George Burns) choses a assistant supermarket manager, Jerry Landers, to spread his message. Landers has to overcome skepticism from several sources, including his own wife. Reviews of the film often spoke positively about the acting of both Burns and Denver.

The film was one of the most successful releases of 1977. Singer-songwriter John Denver had four albums that went platinum (one million sold) and another twelve that went gold (500,000 sold).

Answer: Sammy Davis, Jr.

Charles Salt (Sammy Davis, Jr.) and Chris Pepper (Peter Lawford) are the owners of a nightclub in 1960s London. The two find themselves caught up in a plot to overthrow the British government and a mysterious woman dies at their club. The film was directed by Richard Donner.

A 1970 film "One More Time" would serve as a sequel to "Salt and Pepper". Sammy Davis, Jr. (and Peter Lawford), was part of the famed "Rat Pack" and had several hits including "I've Gotta Be Me" and "Candy Man".

Answer: Justin Timberlake

"The Social Network" portrays the creation and development of Facebook from its origins at Harvard University to a worldwide phenomenon. The film was successful, critically and commercially. Justin Timberlake portrayed Sean Parker, the co-founder of the music-sharing site, Napster.

He was part of the cast that won "Ensemble of the Year" for the film for the 2010 Hollywood Film Awards. Justin Timberlake's musical career included a stint as a member of the boy band NSYNC.

Answer: Bing Crosby

"Stagecoach" was a 1966 color remake of the 1939 John Wayne film. During the journey, there is a battle between the passengers and crew of the stagecoach and a group of Native Americans. Bing Crosby portrayed an alcoholic doctor, who was one of the passengers on the titular stagecoach.

The film received mixed reviews. The role of Doctor Boone would be Crosby's last significant role in a motion picture. Among other musical accomplishments, for several decades Bing Crosby held the record for best-selling single of all-time with "White Christmas".

Answer: Frankie Avalon

In "The Take", Frankie Avalon plays Danny James, who is suspected by police of being part of a crime syndicate's operations. He is forced by police to serve as an informant. Corruption among certain members of the police force provides a secondary theme.

The film received mixed reviews. It was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis and also starred Billy Dee Williams and Eddie Albert. Frankie Avalon was a popular vocalist in the 1950s and 1960s including the hit song "Venus".