My Name Is Martin Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Departed

Martin Scorsese was born in New York in 1942, and directed his first film "Who's That Knocking at My Door" in 1967. He was first nominated for an Oscar for the 1976 movie "Taxi Driver", and finally landed one in 2006 for "The Departed", which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson.

Answer: Memphis

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta in 1929. A minister in the Baptist Church, he first came to national prominence when he led the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955. In 1963, he gave his famous "I have a dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. On April 4th, 1968, he was shot dead by James Earl Ray in Memphis.

Answer: Germany

Martin Kaymer was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1984. He made his European Tour debut in 2007 and was named Rookie of the Year. In 2010, he won his first major, defeating Bubba Watson in a play-off to win the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. In 2012, at Medinah, he was part of the European team who performed a miraculous final day comeback to win the Ryder Cup; his putt to defeat Steve Stricker on the final hole guaranteed that the cup would remain in European hands.

Answer: Democratic

Martin Van Buren was born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782. He was a leading founder of the Democratic Party during the 1830s, and represented them at the 1836 presidential election. He scored an overwhelming victory over William Harrison and Hugh White to become the 8th President of the USA, and the first to have been born an American citizen.

Answer: Men Behaving Badly

Martin Clunes was born in London in 1961. He had parts in the 80s sitcoms "No Place Like Home" and "All at Number 20" before getting his big break in 1992 when he landed the role of Gary Strang in "Men Behaving Badly". Although best known for his TV work, he has also appeared in a number of films, including "Saving Grace" and "Shakespeare in Love".

Answer: Hitler's Private Secretary

Born in Wegeleben in 1900, Martin Bormann joined the Nazi party in 1927. He was personal secretary to Rudolf Hess from 1933 until 1941, and then Hitler's secretary from 1941 until 1945. He was also head of the Party Chancellery (in other words the Party bureacracy) from 1941-1945.

At the end of World War II, he was presumed to have escaped to South America, but remains found in Berlin in 1972 were later positvely identified as those of Bormann.

Answer: Cricket

Martin Crowe was born in Auckland in 1950, and, along with his brother Jeff, represented New Zealand at cricket during the 1980s and 90s. He played 77 test matches for his country, and captained them at the 1992 World Cup. His cousin is the famous actor Russell Crowe.

Answer: Spandau Ballet

Martin Kemp was born in London in 1961, and is the younger brother of band-mate Gary Kemp. He was the bass player for Spandau Ballet, who had a number one UK single in 1983 with "True". He later turned to acting and starred with his brother in the 1990 film "The Krays". From 1998 until 2002, he played the part of Steve Owen in the BBC soap opera "Eastenders".

Answer: Northern Ireland

Martin McGuinness was born in Derry in 1950. A member of the IRA in the early 1970s, he served six months in prison before embarking on a political career. A member of Sinn Fein, he was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1992, and was the Member of Parliament for Mid-Ulster from 1997 until 2013. In 2007, he assumed the role of Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.

Answer: Joe Estevez

Martin Sheen is the stage name of Ramon Estevez, who was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1942. He played the part of President Josiah Bartlet in "The West Wing" (1999-2006)and his film credits included "Badlands", "Apocalypse Now" and "Wall Street". Emilio and Carlos Estevez are his sons (Carlos uses the stage name Charlie Sheen), and Renee Estevez is his daughter. Joe Estevez is his brother.