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Quiz about Famous People Born in Kentucky

Famous People Born in Kentucky Quiz

I'll tell you a little bit about myself including where I was born, and you guess who I am.

A multiple-choice quiz by zil_ennov. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
zil_ennov

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,426

Updated
Aug 19 24

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
17 / 25

Plays
2231

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Question 1 of 25

1. I was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky. I'm the publisher of "Hustler" magazine. What is my name? Hint

Jerry Goebel

Larry Flynt

Woody Harrelson

Greg Downs

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Question 2 of 25

2. I was born in Louisville, Kentucky. I played detective Stanley Bolander on the TV drama "Homicide: Life on the Street." Who am I? Hint

Ned Beatty

Kyle Secor

Andre Braugher

James Best

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Question 3 of 25

3. I was born in Lexington, Kentucky. I got my big break on the NBC drama "ER" playing Dr. Doug Ross. What is my real name? Hint

Anthony Edwards

William Conrad

Tom Cruise

George Clooney

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Question 4 of 25

4. I was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. My first role was in the movie, "Nightmare on Elm Street." "21 Jump Street" turned me into a teen idol. Who am I? Hint

Johnny Depp

Holly Robinson

Peter Deluise

Dustin Nguyen

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Question 5 of 25

5. I play Mimi Lockhart on the soap "Days of Our Lives." I was born in Lexington, Kentucky. Who am I? Hint

Elizabeth Ann Hulette

Sami Brady

Ashley Judd

Farah Fath

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Question 6 of 25

6. I am from Ashland, Kentucky. Along with my daughter, we became a highly successful singing trio. My other daughter is an actress. What are our names? Hint

Naomi, Wilma, and Ashley Judd

Nellie, Wynonna, and Ashley Judd

Naomi, Wynonna, and Amanda Judd

Naomi, Wynonna, and Ashley Judd

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Question 7 of 25

7. I was raised in Franklin, Kentucky. You probably remember me from the television sitcom "Designing Women." Who am I? Hint

Jean Smart

Dixie Carter

Annie Potts

Delta Burke

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Question 8 of 25

8. I was born in Glasgow, Kentucky. I have interviewed some of the most famous people in the world, including George W. Bush, Saddam Hussein, and Fidel Castro. Who am I? Hint

Peter Jennings

Katie Couric

Diane Sawyer

Sam Donaldson

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Question 9 of 25

9. Most people know me as Ernest P. Worrell. I was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Who am I? Hint

Mac Bennett

Gailard Sartain

Jim Varney

Bruce Arnston

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Question 10 of 25

10. I was born in Ashland, Kentucky. I've hosted many tv game shows, including "Lingo." What's my name? Hint

Pat Sajak

Bob Eubanks

Chuck Woolery

Bob Barker

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Question 11 of 25

11. I was born in Todd County, Kentucky. I was the President of the Confederate States of America. Who was I? Hint

John Marshall Harlin

Abraham Lincoln

Jefferson Davis

Henry Clay

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Question 12 of 25

12. I was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. I was the first president from the Republican Party. Do you know my name? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Zachary Taylor

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Question 13 of 25

13. I was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. I was the first Major League Baseball player to have been killed in a game. What is my name? Hint

Casey Jones

Floyd Collins

Ray Chapman

Lynndie England

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Question 14 of 25

14. I was born in Flatwoods, Kentucky. I am a mulitplatinum selling recording artist. My daughter, Miley and I star in the Disney Channel television series "Hannah Montana." Who am I? Hint

Eddie Montgomery

Troy Lee Gentry

Billy Ray Cyrus

John Michael Montgomery

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Question 15 of 25

15. I am a female country music singer most famous for my floor length hair. I was born in Paintsville, Kentucky. Who am I? Hint

Crystal Gayle

Tanya Tucker

Gretchen Wilson

Shania Twain

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Question 16 of 25

16. One of us was born in Lexington, Kentucky. The other one was born in Danville, Kentucky. What successful country music duo are we? Hint

Brooks and Dunn

Sugarland

Blue County

Montgomery Gentry

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Question 17 of 25

17. I was born in Danville, Kentucky. One of my most memorable songs is "I Swear". Who am I? Hint

Alan Jackson

John Michael Montgomery

Gary Allan

Johnny Cash

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Question 18 of 25

18. I'm just a coal miner's daughter who was raised in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. Who am I? Hint

Danielle Peck

Loretta Lynn

Sara Evans

Dolly Parton

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Question 19 of 25

19. I was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. My career was just 'taking off' when I died from alcohol poisoning in the late 1980s. Who am I? Hint

Bill Monroe

Hank Williams

Keith Whitley

Randy Skaggs

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Question 20 of 25

20. I was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. Johnny Cash once told Larry King that I was his favorite country music singer. Who am I? Hint

Willie Nelson

Dwight Yoakum

Brad Paisley

Shooter Jennings

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Question 21 of 25

21. I was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky. What did I change my name to in 1964? Hint

John Wayne

Muhammad Ali

Marcus Clay

Malcom X Little

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Question 22 of 25

22. I was born in Louisville, Kentucky. I'm an American stage magician. Who am I? Hint

Michael Waltrip

Fontaine Fox

Dan Uggla

Lance Burton

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Question 23 of 25

23. I am from Russell Springs, Kentucky. I was Miss USA 2006. Who am I? Hint

Kristen Lynn Johnson

Tara French Johnson

Tara Elizabeth Conner

Heather French Henry

24. I am probably the most famous Kentuckian in the world, though I was born in another state. My eleven herbs and spices recipe is one of the best kept secrets in the restaurant business. What is my name? Hint

Harland David Sanders

Duncan Hines

"Papa" John Schnatter

Dave Thomas

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Question 25 of 25

25. Although I was born in Mississippi I am Kentucky's most notable historian. I am credited with preserving much of Kentucky's history. I lived in Lexington and taught at the University of Kentucky over seven decades. Who am I? Hint

Thomas D. Clark

Edgar Tolson

Edgar Cayce

Gavin D. Clark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky. I'm the publisher of "Hustler" magazine. What is my name?

Answer: Larry Flynt

In 1984 Larry Flynt ran for President of the United States.

2. I was born in Louisville, Kentucky. I played detective Stanley Bolander on the TV drama "Homicide: Life on the Street." Who am I?

Answer: Ned Beatty

Some of Ned Beatty's films include: "Deliverance," "All the President's Men," "Superman," "The Big Easy," and "Prelude to a Kiss."

3. I was born in Lexington, Kentucky. I got my big break on the NBC drama "ER" playing Dr. Doug Ross. What is my real name?

Answer: George Clooney

One of George Clooney's earliest successes was playing the role of Booker on the sitcom "Roseanne". He also played George on "The Facts of Life".

4. I was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. My first role was in the movie, "Nightmare on Elm Street." "21 Jump Street" turned me into a teen idol. Who am I?

Answer: Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp is most famously known for his role in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean." He also acted in movies such as "Benny and Joon," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Sleepy Hollow."

5. I play Mimi Lockhart on the soap "Days of Our Lives." I was born in Lexington, Kentucky. Who am I?

Answer: Farah Fath

Farah Fath plans to leave "Days of Our Lives" in early 2007 to persue other acting options.

6. I am from Ashland, Kentucky. Along with my daughter, we became a highly successful singing trio. My other daughter is an actress. What are our names?

Answer: Naomi, Wynonna, and Ashley Judd

Naomi retired in 1991 due to Hepatitis C. Wynonna is still performing. Ashley Judd is most famous for her role in the movie "Double Jeopardy."

7. I was raised in Franklin, Kentucky. You probably remember me from the television sitcom "Designing Women." Who am I?

Answer: Annie Potts

Annie Potts also provided the voice for Little Bo Peep in Disney's "Toy Story" movies.

8. I was born in Glasgow, Kentucky. I have interviewed some of the most famous people in the world, including George W. Bush, Saddam Hussein, and Fidel Castro. Who am I?

Answer: Diane Sawyer

Diane Sawyer was the first person to interview President and Mrs. Clinton after he was elected to office in 1992.

9. Most people know me as Ernest P. Worrell. I was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Who am I?

Answer: Jim Varney

Jim Varney died of lung cancer in 2000.

10. I was born in Ashland, Kentucky. I've hosted many tv game shows, including "Lingo." What's my name?

Answer: Chuck Woolery

Chuck Woolery is most known for hosting the game show "Love Connection." He was the host of "Wheel of Fortune" from 1975-1981.

11. I was born in Todd County, Kentucky. I was the President of the Confederate States of America. Who was I?

Answer: Jefferson Davis

Davis was the youngest of 10 children. He was married twice and was a Democratic party politician.

12. I was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. I was the first president from the Republican Party. Do you know my name?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America. He is most known for ending slavery. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth and died April 15, 1865.

13. I was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. I was the first Major League Baseball player to have been killed in a game. What is my name?

Answer: Ray Chapman

Ray Chapman's death established the rule that the baseball must be replaced when it becomes dirty. They think he may not have seen the pitch that hit and killed him. It also helped set the helmet rule, but that was 30 years later.

14. I was born in Flatwoods, Kentucky. I am a mulitplatinum selling recording artist. My daughter, Miley and I star in the Disney Channel television series "Hannah Montana." Who am I?

Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus is most known for his song, "Achy Breaky Heart". He also starred in the television series, "Doc."

15. I am a female country music singer most famous for my floor length hair. I was born in Paintsville, Kentucky. Who am I?

Answer: Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn.

16. One of us was born in Lexington, Kentucky. The other one was born in Danville, Kentucky. What successful country music duo are we?

Answer: Montgomery Gentry

Eddie is often seen sporting red cowboy boots. Troy's guitar strap is made from a chain.

17. I was born in Danville, Kentucky. One of my most memorable songs is "I Swear". Who am I?

Answer: John Michael Montgomery

John Michael Montgomery is the younger brother of Eddie Montgomery, from the duo Montgomery Gentry.

18. I'm just a coal miner's daughter who was raised in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. Who am I?

Answer: Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn started her career in 1960. She died on October 4, 2022, at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, aged 90 years.

19. I was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. My career was just 'taking off' when I died from alcohol poisoning in the late 1980s. Who am I?

Answer: Keith Whitley

Some of Keith Whitley's greatest hits include, "My Amy,Miami", "Ten Feet Away", and "Brotherly Love".

20. I was born in Pikeville, Kentucky. Johnny Cash once told Larry King that I was his favorite country music singer. Who am I?

Answer: Dwight Yoakum

Dwight Yoakum was born in Ky, but raised in Ohio. He lives in California but remains close contact with his family in Ohio.

21. I was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky. What did I change my name to in 1964?

Answer: Muhammad Ali

In 1999 Ali was crowned "Sportman of the Century" by "Sports Illustrated" magazine. He won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship three times.

22. I was born in Louisville, Kentucky. I'm an American stage magician. Who am I?

Answer: Lance Burton

Lance Burton started performing magic at the age of 5.

23. I am from Russell Springs, Kentucky. I was Miss USA 2006. Who am I?

Answer: Tara Elizabeth Conner

In 2006, Conner almost lost her crown for some controversial actions. She is the first woman from Kentucky to win the Miss USA crown.

Answer: Harland David Sanders

KFC was started in 1952. Colonel Sanders started serving people from his home in a service station several years earlier. He was born in Indiana.

"Papa" John Shnatter is the founder of Papa John's Pizza.

Answer: Thomas D. Clark

In 1937 Clark wrote "A History of Kentucky." It is still considered the standard history of the state.

Source: Author zil_ennov

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