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Quiz about JamesJimJimmy in film and music

James/Jim/Jimmy - in film and music. Quiz

My son is called James.This quiz is dedicated to all the James, Jims and Jimmys out there.

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

Author
Velvet_Rain

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,732

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. James Stewart was an Oscar winning American actor. Known for his charm and easy going nature he starred in many films that have become classics. "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) is beloved by film goers and critics alike. What was the name of the character he played in this film?
Hint

George Bailey

Elwood P. Dowd

Gilbert Young

Paul Biegler

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Question 2 of 10

2. James Spader is an American actor known for both television and movies. In 1989 he starred in a movie alongside Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher and Laura San Giacomo based around female sexuality. Name the movie.
Hint

Carnal Knowledge

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Sex, Lies, and Videotape

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jim Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, and poet and is best known as the lead singer of the Doors. Sadly, he had a problem with alcohol and he passed away at the young age of 27. What was his final album with the Doors? Hint

Waiting for the Sun

The Soft Parade

L.A. Woman

Strange Days

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jimmy Page is a British guitarist and song writer. He is best known for being a member of the rock band Led Zeppelin, but which band was he with before he joined them? Hint

The Yardbirds

The Moody Blues

Cream

Deep Purple

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Question 5 of 10

5. James Mason was a British actor known for movies such as "A Star is Born" (1954) and "Lolita" (1962). In 1982 he appeared alongside Paul Newman and Charlotte Rampling in which courtroom drama? Hint

The Client

The Verdict

Grand Jury

Absence of Malice

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jim Croce was an American folk /rock singer from 1966 to 1973. He had two number one hits, "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" (1973) and which other song?
Hint

It Doesn't Have to Be That Way

One Less Set of Footsteps

Time in a Bottle

Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)

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Question 7 of 10

7. James Nesbitt is a film and television actor from Northern Ireland. He is known for British series such as "Cold Feet" (1998-2003) and "Murphy's Law" (2001-2007). He has also starred as Bofur in which successful movie trilogy? Hint

The Lord of the Rings

The Matrix Trilogy

The Hobbit

The Blade Trilogy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Often called the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown was an American singer, songwriter and bandleader. In which of his songs would you find the following lyrics?

"When I hold you in my arms
I know that I can't do no wrong
And when I hold you in my arms
My love won't do you no harm."
Hint

I Got You (I Feel Good)

It's A Man's Man's Man's World

Papa's Got A Brand New Bag

I Got The Feelin'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Born in 1968, Jim Caviezel is an American actor. He has starred in films such as "Frequency" (2000) and "High Crimes" (2002) and the television show "Person of Interest" (2011-2016). In 2004 he played the role of Jesus in which movie? Hint

The Passion of the Christ

Son of God

The Last Temptation of Christ

Jesus of Nazareth

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jimmy Cliff is a musician and singer known for songs such as "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" (1969) and "Vietnam" (1969). What genre of music is he primarily known for? Hint

Hard Rock

Folk

Ska and Reggae

Country Music

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: George Bailey

James Stewart was born in 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA. In "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) he played George Bailey, a suicidal businessman, who is shown by an angel, named Clarence, how life would be without him in it. It was nominated for five Oscars and won a Golden Globe.

Answer: Sex, Lies, and Videotape

James Spader was born in 1960 in Massachusetts, USA. One of his first movie roles was in "Endless Love" (1981) alongside Brooke Shields and Martin Hewitt. "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" (1989) was written and directed by Steven Soderbergh. It was nominated for one Oscar and three Golden Globes.

Answer: L.A. Woman

Jim Morrison was born in 1943 in Florida, USA. He co-founded the Doors in 1965 with Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. They had two number one hits with the songs "Light My Fire" (1967) and "Hello, I Love You" (1968).
"L.A. woman" (1971) was his final album with The Doors before he passed away in 1971.

4. Jimmy Page is a British guitarist and song writer. He is best known for being a member of the rock band Led Zeppelin, but which band was he with before he joined them?

Answer: The Yardbirds

Jimmy Page was born in 1944 in Heston, Middlesex, England. He was a member of the rock band The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968. After leaving the Yardbirds he founded Led Zeppelin with Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones.

5. James Mason was a British actor known for movies such as "A Star is Born" (1954) and "Lolita" (1962). In 1982 he appeared alongside Paul Newman and Charlotte Rampling in which courtroom drama?

Answer: The Verdict

James Mason was born in 1909 in Yorkshire, England. He studied Architecture at university and did drama in his spare time. Eventually he went on to star in movies in both the UK and US. In "The Verdict" (1982) he played attorney Ed Concannon, he was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his role.

6. Jim Croce was an American folk /rock singer from 1966 to 1973. He had two number one hits, "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" (1973) and which other song?

Answer: Time in a Bottle

Jim Croce was born in 1943 in Pennsylvania, USA. "Time in a Bottle" (1973) was a number one hit in the US and Canada. He passed away in 1973 in a plane crash, he was only thirty years old.

Answer: The Hobbit

James Nesbitt was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland in 1965. After studying for a year to become a teacher he dropped out and pursued an acting career instead. He portrayed the dwarf Bofur in "The Hobbit" film series between 2012-2014.

8. Often called the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown was an American singer, songwriter and bandleader. In which of his songs would you find the following lyrics? "When I hold you in my arms I know that I can't do no wrong And when I hold you in my arms My love won't do you no harm."

Answer: I Got You (I Feel Good)

James Brown was born in 1933 in South Carolina, USA. He released "I Got You (I Feel Good)" in 1964 and it got to number three in the US. It can be found on the 1966 album of the same name. James Brown passed away in 2006, aged 73.

Answer: The Passion of the Christ

Jim Caviezel was born in Washington, USA. His first movie role was a small part in "My Own Private Idaho" (1991). In 2004 He portrayed Jesus Christ in the movie "The Passion of the Christ" which was directed by Mel Gibson.

10. Jimmy Cliff is a musician and singer known for songs such as "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" (1969) and "Vietnam" (1969). What genre of music is he primarily known for?

Answer: Ska and Reggae

Jimmy Cliff was born in 1948 in Saint James, Jamaica. He is known for his Ska and Reggae music. He plays many instruments including piano, guitar and keyboard. In 2010 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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