People With The Same Surname: Part 2 Quiz

Answer: John Brendan Kelly Sr.

John Brendan Kelly Sr. (1889-1960) was commonly known as Jack Kelly and the father of Grace Kelly. Jack Kelly is a triple Olympic gold medalist in rowing having won gold in 1920 (Antwerp) in Single and Double Sculls and in 1924 (Paris) in Double Sculls. Edward "Ned" Kelly (1854-1880) was an Australian bushranger and outlaw.

He usually wore a suit of bulletproof armour but was captured in his final shootout with the Victorian Police. He was executed by hanging at the Melbourne Gaol. Eugene "Gene" Curran Kelly (1912-1996) was an American actor of stage, film and television plus a singer and dancer.

He received an Academy Honorary Award in 1952 for his achievements. George Lange Kelly (1895-1984) was a former professional baseball player who played in MLB from 1915-1932.

He was a two time World Series champion with the New York Giants in 1921 and 1922. Each win was against the New York Yankees.

Answer: Joshua Smith

Pete Duel (1940-1971) was an American actor of stage, film and television. He is best remembered as Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) in the television western series "Alias Smith and Jones" (1971-1973). He co-starred with Ben Murphy as Jedediah"Kid" Curry (alias Thaddeus Jones). Ozzie Smith (b. 1954) is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in MLB from 1978-1996.

He was a 15 time All-Star and World Series champion in 1982 with the St.Louis Cardinals. Will Smith (b. 1968) is an American actor who has been nominated for Golden Globe, Academy and Grammy Awards. "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" was a 1939 dreams film starring Jean Arthur and James Stewart.

The film was nominated for eleven Academy Awards, winning only one Oscar.

Answer: E. L. James

E. L. James (b. 1963) is an English author who wrote the trilogy novels "Fifty Shades of Grey", "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed". Each of the novels were adapted into movies with Dakota Johnson as Anastasia "Ana" Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christina Grey in each of the movies.

P. D. James (1920-2014) was an English crime writer. She wrote a series of detective novels introducing Adam Dalgliesh as a Police Commander and poet. He appeared in fourteen of her mystery novels and a number of her novels were adapted for film and television.

Angela James (b. 1964) is a former Canadian ice hockey player winning four World Championship gold medals in the national team in 1990, 1992, 1994 and 1997. Susan Saint James (b. 1946) is an American actress who is best remembered for her roles in the television series "McMillan & Wife" (1971-1976) opposite Rock Hudson and "Kate & Allie" 1984-1989) opposite Jane Curtin.

Answer: Benny Hill

Benny Hill (1924-1992) was an English comedian and actor who had his own television program called " The Benny Hill Show" (1955-1989). It was a show mainly consisting of comedy sketches of mime, slapstick and double entendre. Graham Hill (1929-1979) was a British racing driver and the Formula One World Driving Champion in 1962 and 1968.

He was the first and today's, only driver to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport being the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. Phil Hill (1927-2008) was an American racing driver who won the Formula One World Driving Championship in 1961. Damon Hill (b.1960) is a former British racing driver who won the Formula One World Driving Championship in 1996.

He is the son of former World Champion, Graham Hill.

Answer: George Wilson

George Wilson was the name of the Mitchell's next door neighbour. Dennis the Menace always referred to him as Mr. Wilson. The comic strip was originally created and illustrated by Hank Ketchum in 1951. The television series 1959-1963 starred Joseph Kearns as George Wilson.

In the 1993 movie, George Wilson was portrayed by Walter Matthau. Brian Wilson (b. 1942) is an American musician and co-founder of the group The Beach Boys in 1961. Harold Wilson (1916-1995) served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976. Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) was the 28th President of the United States from 1913-1921.

Answer: Nellie Ross

Nellie Ross (1876-1977) was an American politician and was the first woman to be sworn in as a governor of a U.S. State being the 14th Governor of Wyoming from 1925-1927. From 1933-1953 she was also the 28th Director of the United States Mint. Marion Ross (b. 1928) is an American actress of film and television.

She is best known for her role as Marion Cunningham in the television series "Happy Days" (1974-1984). Betsy Ross(1752-1836) was an American upholstered and has been credited, although disputed, with making the first American flag in 1776. Katharine Ross (b. 1940) is an American actress of stage, film and television.

She received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1967 comedy drama " The Graduate".

She has been married to the actor Sam Elliott since 1984.

Answer: Tom Parker

Thomas Andrew "Colonel Tom" Parker (1909-1997) was born in Breda, the Netherlands and arrived in the USA as an 18 year old and never held a US passport. He worked in musical promotion and discovered Tommy Sands and then in 1955 discovered Elvis Presley.

He manoeuvred himself into the position of manager and sole respresentative of Elvis Presley's personal and musical career. The "Colonel" is a courtesy rank bestowed on him by Jimmie Davis, the Governor of Louisiana. Charlie Parker (1920-1955) was an American saxophonist and composer.

In 1984 he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and in 1995 the U.S. Postal Service issued a 32cent postage stamp in his honour. Jim Parker (1934-2005) was an American professional footballer who played for the Baltimore Colts (1957-1967).

He is a two time NFL champion in 1958 and 1959. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973. Fess Parker (1924-2010) was an American actor of film and television. He is best remembered for his roles on television as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone.

Answer: Strother Martin

Strother Martin (1919-1980) was an American actor of film and television who usually appeared in western movies in support of John Wayne and Paul Newman. In his younger days, Strother was an accomplished diver and won an under age national championship.

However, his acting career spanned the years 1950-1980 and it was his portrayal of the Captain in the 1967 prison drama film "Cool Hand Like" starring Paul Newman and George Kennedy that he uttered the line "What we've got here is failure to communicate" which is line number 11 on the AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie Quotes. Steve Martin (b. 1945) is an American actor, comedian, musician and author.

He has won Grammy and Primetime Emmy Awards and an Honorary Academy Award. Dean Martin (1917-1995) was an American actor of film, television plus a singer and comedian. Together with Jerry Lewis their act "Martin & Lewis" rose to great heights from their beginning in 1946.

The pair broke up and went their separate ways with Dean becoming friends withe Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and other members of the Rat Pack.

He had his own television show being "The Dean Martin Show" (1965-1974) with his signature song "Everybody Loves Somebody" being performed at the start of each show. Dick Martin (1922-2008) was an American comedian and director and is best remembered as the co-host of the comedy program "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (1968-1973).

Answer: Jimmy White

Jimmy White (b. 1962) is an English professional snooker player who has the nickname "Whirlwind" because of his attacking and fluid style of play. Many also refer to Jimmy as the "People'sChampion". In 1980 he was the World Amateur Champion and has been six times runner-up In the World Championship finals (1984, 1990-1994).

He is one of only a select number of players to record over 300 century breaks in professional competition. Betty White (b. 1922) is an American actress and comedian. Her acting career began in 1939 and she is fondly remembered as Rose Nylund in the television series "The Golden Girls" (1985-1992). Barry White (1944-2003) wa an American singer and songwriter.

He had a baritone voice and his biggest hit songs were "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" and "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe". Guy Harris White (1879-1969) was nicknamed "Doc" and was a left-handed pitcher in MLB from 1901-1913.

He was a World Series champion in 1906 with the Chicago White Sox in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Answer: Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones (1919-2009) was an American actress with a career spanning the years 1939-1974. During her career she was nominated five times for an Academy Award, however she won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the 1943 biographical drama film "The Song of Bernadette".

She also won the Golden Globe Award for the same role. Shirley Jones (b. 1934) is an American actress and singer who has appeared in the well known musicals such as "Oklahoma!", "Carousel" and "The Music Man". She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as the prostitute, Lulu Bains, in the 1960 film "Elmer Gantry" opposite Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons and Arthur Kennedy. Carolyn Jones (1930-1983) was an American actress of film and television. She was nominated for an Academy Award in 1957 and winning a Golden Globe Award also in 1957, but is best remembered as Morticia Addams in the television series "The Addams Family" (1964-1966). Grace Jones (b. 1948) is a Jamaican model, singer and actress.

As a model she worked for a number of chic fashion houses and has appeared on the cover of the magazines, Elle and Vogue. She has appeared in a number of movies including the 1985 James Bond movie as May Day in" A View to a Kill" opposite Roger Moore.