Notable Phils Quiz | First Names

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1. This Filippo was an outstanding soccer player. Not only did he play in AC Milan for eleven years, scoring more than 70 goals, but also became the manager of that team in 2014 and won the 2006 World Cup with Italy! What's the last name of this footballer, also known as "Pippo"?

Answer: Inzaghi

Filippo Inzaghi started his career in 1991 playing for Piacenza. After brief stints in Leffe, Verona, Parma and Atalanta, Inzaghi went to Juventus in 1997, and while he scored many goals, he was sold to AC Milan in 2001, where he spent the rest of his career until his retirement in 2012.

Inzaghi was part of the Italian squad that won the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He scored one goal in the tournament, in a group stage match against Czech Republic.

2. This Phil was active as the lead vocalist of metal band Pantera from 1987 to 2003. Phil also recorded other projects with the persona of Anton Crowley, and had many other side projects such as Christ Inversion and Viking Crown. Which Phil is he?

Answer: Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo is a musician who has been involved in many projects throughout his life. While the band Pantera disbanded in 2003, Anselmo dedicated himself to Superjoint Ritual. Anselmo also participated with his new band called Down.

His combined projects sum more than 12 studio albums produced since the late 1980s.

3. Phil Collins is a musician, who was the vocalist of the band Genesis, but is better known as a solo artist. He has been a winner of prestigious awards such as Grammys and Brit Awards. For which Disney movie did he write and perform the song "You'll Be in My Heart"?

Answer: Tarzan

Phil Collins is an English musician who announced his retirement from music in 2013, although he remained active, as he started collaborating with fellow musician Adele. With his band Genesis, he released more than 14 studio albums.

"You'll Be in My Heart" was released in 1999 with the animated movie "Tarzan". The song was amazingly successful, as not only did it spend months as the first position in the US Adult Contemporary Billboard, but won Collins an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Song!

4. Phil Mickelson has won more than 40 events in his sport, and is regarded as one of the best in the world. Mickelson has won tournaments like the Masters Tournament and the PGA Championship. What sport does Phil practice?

Answer: Golf

American golfer Phil Mickelson has won many important championships and tournaments since his professional career started in 1991, such as the 2005 PGA Championship and the 2004, 2006 and 2010 editions of the Masters Tournament.

He has also represented the United States in international competitions like the President's Cup and the Ryder Cup, besides the 2002 World Cup.

5. Better known as Dr. Phil, this Phil debuted his TV show in 2002, an advice show that started after Phil's frequent appearances on Oprah Winfrey's show. What is the real name of Dr. Phil?

Answer: Phil McGraw

Originally a legal consultant, Phil McGraw met Oprah when she asked for help in the Amarillo Texas beef trial. Oprah liked McGraw so much that he began appearing on the show, giving relationship advice before debuting in his show in 2002, which was produced by Harpo Studios, company founded by Oprah (Harpo is her name backwards, in case you hadn't noticed!)

The psychologist has been involved in many controversies, such as the time when he visited Britney Spears in her hospital room in 2008, after her meltdown, and prepared a TV special without the family's consent.

6. One of the most prolific musicians of our time, this Philip has composed music for dozens of movies, theater productions, and operas. He has collaborated with many different artists, and composed scores for movies like "The Hours" and "Kundun". Who is he?

Answer: Philip Glass

Philip Glass, born in 1937, studied at Juilliard School and then went to Europe. When he returned to the United States in 1967, he formed an ensemble and was a pioneer in a new type of music known as minimalism.

Glass has composed operas, like "Einstein on the Beach", symphonies, and soundtracks for a wide number of movies.

7. Philip Roth is a novelist that has written a large number of books, as well as having received many prestigious awards like the Pulitzer Prize and the Franz Kafka Prize. Which of these novels did he NOT write?

Answer: The Nonexistent Knight

Philip Roth, born in 1933, is a Jewish-American writer, who is very prolific in his field of writing. With more than 25 novels, he has received numerous awards, like the National Book Award in 1960 and 1995, and the Pulitzer Prize in 1998.

"The Nonexistent Knight" was written by Italian writer Italo Calvino.

8. This Philipp is recognized as one of the best soccer players of his generation in his country, Germany. Among his many accomplishments, this player, in Bayern Munich since 2002, was the captain of the German squad that won the 2014 World Cup. Who is this athlete?

Answer: Philipp Lahm

Lahm plays as a defensive midfielder, but has been able to score a couple of goals in the course of his career. Before Lahm announced his retirement from international football shortly after the 2014 World Cup, he achieved many international achievements, like participating in three World Cups and three Euros.

During the 2010 edition of the World Cup, Lahm was named captain and remained so until his retirement.

9. On February 2, 2014, the acting community was devastated by the loss of a very important actor by drug intoxication. His gigantic filmography includes pictures like "Almost Famous", "Red Dragon", "Capote" and "Moneyball". He also appeared in several theatrical productions, either as an actor or director. Who was this great Phil?

Answer: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014) was an American actor and director who participated in a large number of movies and plays, and received multiple awards. He won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe in 2005 for his performance in "Capote", and has been nominated for three other Academy Awards.

The film "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" was the last one to have Hoffman act in it, before he was found dead in Manhattan.

10. Phillip Phillips (yes, that's two Phils in one name!) rose to fame in 2012 with his single "Home", which was used as his coronation song in the singing competition he participated in and won. Which show, also known for launching the careers of Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks, as well as Carrie Underwood, is this?

Answer: American Idol

Phillip Phillips first tried out for "America's Got Talent". He entered the eleventh season of "American Idol" in 2012, and was accepted after he sang "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder and "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.

After he won the contest he released the album "The World from the Side of the Moon" in late 2012, and his second album, "Behind the Light", in May 2014.

Source: Author Lpez

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Notable Phils Trivia Quiz

Phil, Philip, Filip, Filippo, whatever you want! This name of Greek origin, which means "fond of horses", is shared by many notable people. Can you name a few? Good luck!

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