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The Work Of Ewan McGregor Trivia Quiz

Ewan Mc Gregor is my favourite actor. His films are extremely diverse and his performances are always heartfelt. Whether it's a low budget film, or an epic trilogy, the films of Ewan McGregor are always worth a watch!

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

Author
ewanmania

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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167,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the screenplay for Ewan's first big television break, "Lipstick on your Collar"? Hint

Dennis Potter

Don Price

Derek Patterson

Dwayne Peters

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the short film Ewan starred in around the same time as "Lipstick on your Collar"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ewan played a small role in the film "Being Human". But who played the lead in this film? Hint

Robin Williams

Will Smith

Steve Martin

Jim Carey

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which early Ewan McGregor film, starred Catherine Zeta Jones, and was set beside the coast. Hint

Blue Crush

Ocean Blue

High Tide

Blue Juice

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which British actor co-starred in the horror "Shallow Grave"? Hint

Jude Law

Ewen Bremner

Michael Caine

Christopher Eccleston

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the character Ewan plays in the cult hit "Trainspotting"?

Answer: (Two Words, full name or last name only)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote the three screenplays for the three Danny Boyle films of "Shallow Grave", "A Life Less Ordinary" and "Trainspotting"? Hint

Jason Harold

John Hodge

Jack Harvey

John Hampton

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Question 8 of 10

8. What profession did the main characters of the film "Brassed Off" have? Hint

plumbers

builders

miners

electricians

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Question 9 of 10

9. What decade is the movie "Velvet Goldmine" set in? Hint

the eighties

the seventies

the nineties

the forties

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, what low-budget British film, which features Ewan as a bargeworker, was released around the same time as the big-budget "Down With Love"?

Answer: (Begins with "y"-two words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the screenplay for Ewan's first big television break, "Lipstick on your Collar"?

Answer: Dennis Potter

This was Ewan's first major break. Set in 1950's Britain, this television series gave us a first glimpse of Ewan's singing talents. Although he was asked to record an album of fiftie's covers, Ewan declined, fearing it would typecast him for his future career.

2. What was the name of the short film Ewan starred in around the same time as "Lipstick on your Collar"?

Answer: Family Style

"Family Style" was filmed with the same British television company as "Lipstick on Your Collar".

3. Ewan played a small role in the film "Being Human". But who played the lead in this film?

Answer: Robin Williams

Ewan played a Spaniard in the fantastical film and had two lines only.

4. Which early Ewan McGregor film, starred Catherine Zeta Jones, and was set beside the coast.

Answer: Blue Juice

This film's plot revolves mainly around the sport of surfing.

5. Which British actor co-starred in the horror "Shallow Grave"?

Answer: Christopher Eccleston

"Shallow Grave" was the first of the three films Ewan starred in that were directed by Danny Boyle. It tells the story of three friends who come across a huge stash of money, and decide to lay claim to it in a not-so-legal way. Ewan plays the character of Alex.

6. What is the name of the character Ewan plays in the cult hit "Trainspotting"?

Answer: Mark Renton

"Trainspotting" tells the story of Mark Renton, a heroin addict trying to get clean. Filmed in 1996, it gave Ewan great fame both in Britain and in America.

7. Who wrote the three screenplays for the three Danny Boyle films of "Shallow Grave", "A Life Less Ordinary" and "Trainspotting"?

Answer: John Hodge

"Trainspotting"'s screenplay was based on Irvine Welsh's novel, but the other two films, which Ewan starred in, were original ideas.

8. What profession did the main characters of the film "Brassed Off" have?

Answer: miners

In this film, the main characters of the film are members of a local brass band.The film tells the story of their fight to prevent the mine of their town being shut down.

9. What decade is the movie "Velvet Goldmine" set in?

Answer: the eighties

Ewan plays the fictional rock star Curt Wild in this Todd Hayne's directed film. It co-stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

10. Finally, what low-budget British film, which features Ewan as a bargeworker, was released around the same time as the big-budget "Down With Love"?

Answer: Young Adam

This obscure and dark film, was critically acclaimed for its direction, and Ewan McGregor's performance.

Source: Author ewanmania

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