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1. In their only film in which they played the two starring roles together, actors Steve McQueen and Paul Newman performed their own stunts. What was the name of the great action blockbuster that included these two names in the marquee?
2. A quiz such as this one would not be complete without including a question involving Jackie Chan. This Hong Kong born martial arts superstar has starred in a multitude of incredibly filmed action movies, all of which include his marvelous stunts. This extraordinary action fighter and master of stunt work has starred in several films produced in the United States, but which was his first credited role in a film produced and filmed in the United States?
3. Eddie Murphy deserves a mention in this quiz, if only for his work in the two 'Nutty Professor' films in which he plays a number of characters, including the extremely obese Professor Klump (and family). In the 'Nutty Professor II: The Klumps', Murphy plays a total of eight roles, while in the first offering he plays seven. In which of Murphy's other films does he play several roles (i.e. more than two)?
4. This one actor is so multi-faceted, he has played a composer who goes deaf, a Russian hijacker, a crazed caucasian pimp who thinks he's black, a shifty but sophisticated vampire, a drugged-up English punk rocker, the most notorious assassin in American history, among many other varied roles. Only one actor could possibly be this multi-talented, but which of these is it?
5. Actor F. Murray Abraham, who won a much deserved Best Actor Oscar for the film 'Amadeus', spent five hours a day in make-up in order to appear as an old man for certain scenes in the film. In addition, he spent most of the time during the filming of 'Amadeus' in isolation in order to acclimate himself to the sequestered and aloof lifestyle of the character he portrayed. Five weeks of this isolation and heavy make-up work culminated in his magnificent performance as which character, and real-life individual, in Mozart's life?
6. Several actors for the film 'The Matrix' went through a rigorous physical training regimen prior to the beginning of filming. This training included the learning of numerous martial arts techniques. Actors Keanu Reeves, Larry Fishburne and Hugo Weaving all received this training, as did the lead actress in the film, who played the part of Trinity. Additionally, showing her dedication, this actress, despite spraining her ankle during the filming of a fight scene, continued to film until the movie was completed. Which of these actresses played the key role of Trinity in 'The Matrix'?
7. A very deserving mention should be made of the most recognized Klingon in television and movie history, Worf. One actor has played this widely loved 'Star Trek' character during 12 years of television programming and several films. This fact, in itself, may not seem exceptional, but consider...for every filming he does as Worf he is required to go through several hours of make-up work. Add to this the fact that he is the 'Star Trek' character who has appeared in the most combined film and television episodes, and you get the picture. Who is the very dedicated actor behind Mr. Worf?
8. Robert De Niro is known as one of the most dedicated actors in the business. An exemplary example of his work may be found in the 1980 film 'Raging Bull'. In preparation for this film, De Niro trained in a real boxing school and actually fought in several genuine matches, winning a couple of them! During the filming, in order to simulate the lead character in his later years, De Niro gained 50 pounds. What was the name of the title character, played by Mr. De Niro, in this film?
9. The lead actor in the film 'A Clockwork Orange' went through very difficult times while performing his role as Alex Delarge. Performing his own stunts, he was placed into a strait jacket with his eyelids forced open by a strange apparatus in one scene. In another scene his head was forced underwater for over a minute, with only a breathing apparatus protecting him from potential drowning. In addition, he wore a full body cast, licked the bottom of a man's shoe and fell into a plate of spaghetti. Who played the lead role in this warped but marvelous film?
10. A fun one to finish up. In his most recognized role, actor Paul Reubens was forced to wear a grey suit that was surely 2 sizes too small and a hairstyle that was painful to behold. To make matters worse, in various scenes he is forced to ride a bull, wear a hairnet and don three inch platform shoes while performing a harrowing dance in a biker bar! To top it off, Reubens suffers the humiliation of wearing a red bowtie during the entire film! Please name this zany character played by Mr. Reubens.
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