Men Called Ken Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ken Livingstone

Kenneth Robert Livingstone is a British politician who was elected Mayor London in May 2000. It was the first time that British voters had directly elected a candidate to an executive office at any level of government. He was re-elected for a second term in 2004 until 2008. Previously, he was a former Labour leader of the defunct Greater London Council.

He had the nickname "Red Ken" due to his socialist beliefs.

Answer: Russell

Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell is best known for his Oscar nominated film "Women in Love" (1969), which was adapted from the D.H. Lawrence novel. He followed this in 1971 with "The Devils", which needed extensive cuts and editing before the movie was released due to its sexually graphic scenes.

In 1975, he directed the film version of "Tommy", the rock opera by "The Who". He is remembered for his controversial movies and biopics.

Answer: Kaunda

Kenneth David Kaunda was the first independent President of Zambia from 1964 until 1991. Before politics, he served as a schoolteacher and Headmaster of Lubwa Upper Primary School, which led to him being a strong proponent of education policies. During this time he oversaw the creation of many schools and universities in his country.

In 1972 he headed a new constitution, making Zambia a one-party state and he secured over 80% of the votes in presidential elections. Kenneth Kaunda died in June 2021 at the age of 97 from pneumonia.

Answer: Starr

Kenneth Winston Starr was the 39th solicitor general of the United States and a United States circuit judge and independent counsel who is best known for his role in the Whitewater affair (1994). In 1998, his attention turned to the alleged affair of President Bill Clinton and intern Monica Lewinsky. The investigation was surrounded by controversy by the way Starr handled it. His office "leaked" portions of the report to the press concerning sexual details and was criticized for using it as a political tactic. It was also questioned whether Starr had the legal authority to ask Clinton about his sexual relationship with Lewinsky.

Based on Starr's findings in "The Starr Report", the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Clinton in December 1998. The Senate acquitted him the following year.

Answer: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was first published in 1962 by Viking Press. It was adapted as a Broadway play in 1963, starring Kirk Douglas and Gene Wilder. In 1975 it was made into a comedy drama movie starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher.

Ken Kesey's inspiration for the novel was when he worked at a Veterans" Administration Hospital with patients who were given hallucinogenic drugs as part of their treatment. He also volunteered for treatment using LSD and other hallucinogens. He was a strong, vocal proponent for the use of LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) in the 1960s. He also formed the group "The Merry Pranksters", which did acid tests using LSD 25, live music (by the Grateful Dead), and psychedelic light shows.

Answer: Belfast

Kenneth Charles Branagh was born December 1960 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but due to the unrest in the city, his family moved to Reading, England, when he was 9 years old. With his 2021 movie "Belfast", Branagh is the first person to be nominated in seven individual Oscar categories, surpassing George Clooney, Alfonso Cuarón and Walt Disney, who were recognized in six.

He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 for his services to Drama and to the community in Northern Ireland.

Answer: The Dam Busters

Kenneth Gilbert More was a British actor who was recognized for his serious roles from movies like "Reach for the Sky" (1956), "A Night to Remember" (1958), "The Deep Blue Sea"(1955) and "The 39 Steps" (1959). During the stage version of "The Deep Blue Sea" in 1952, the director Henry Cornelius, offered More a comedic role in the comedy film "Genevieve" (1953), even though he didn't see him act in the play - it was his role in "The Galloping Major" (1951) that got him the part in "Genevieve". Due to the box office success of this film, Kenneth More was offered other starring roles over the next decade.

He was given a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1970, and a regional theatre, "The Kenneth More Theatre" was opened in Redbridge, Ilford, in 1974 in his honor.

Answer: Dalglish

Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish started his career with Celtic in 1967, and moved to Liverpool in 1977. His final appearance was at the age of 39 in 1990. He became Liverpool manager in 1985, a position he held until 1991. After being manager at Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, and Celtic, he returned to Liverpool in 2011 as caretaker manager and then manger until 2012.

Answer: True

Kenneth Robert Rosewall is an Australian former professional tennis player who won eight Grand Slam tournaments and finished runner up also eight times. He holds many Pro Slam and Grand Slam records as well as other career records of singles titles including 21 consecutive seasons (1953-1973) of winning a title. He also won a record 24 major men's doubles titles

He played in four Wimbledon finals, but lost each one: 1954 to Jaroslav Drobný, 1956 to Lew Hoad, 1970 to John Newcombe, and 1974 to Jimmy Connors.

Answer: Carry On

The "Carry On" franchise was a series of comedy films from 1958 -1978. Kenneth Williams appeared in 26 of the 31 films, more than any of the other regulars. He served in the British Army in the Royal engineers, but later managed to get a position in the Combined Services Entertainment Unit, which led to his career in repertory theatre. From there he progressed to the radio series - "Hancock's Half Hour", where he was given roles catering to his unique nasal voice and became known for his catchphrase "Stop messing about!" He appeared on stage, radio and television until his death in 1988.