Fun Trivia Questions On Famous People
Test your Knowledge about Famous People
- 1.
Who got pulled up on stage and danced with Bruce Springsteen in his video "Dancin' in the Dark"?
- A.
Jennifer Aniston
- B.
David Schwimmer
- C.
Courteney Cox
- D.
Lisa Kudrow
Correct Answer
C. Courteney Cox -
- 2.
I am the author of several best selling novels including titles such as "Watchers", "Mr. Murder", and "Strangers", who am I?
- A.
Stephen King
- B.
Richard Bachman
- C.
Frank Rizzo
- D.
Dean Koontz
Correct Answer
D. Dean Koontz -
- 3.
Who worked as a painter on the Sydney Harbour Bridge before eventually making it big in the movies?
- A.
Paul Hogan
- B.
Russell Crowe
- C.
Rod Taylor
- D.
Errol Flynn
Correct Answer
A. Paul Hogan -
- 4.
Who authored several books about World War II and opened a D-Day museum in New Orleans?
- A.
John Eisenhower
- B.
Stephen Ambrose
- C.
David Nevin
- D.
Kurt Vonnegut
Correct Answer
B. StepHen Ambrose -
- 5.
I was a famous playwright and critic who wrote "Man and Superman" and a lot of other plays, who am I?
- A.
George Bernard Shaw
- B.
George Bay Shaw
- C.
Charles Benyon Shaw
- D.
Charles Bernard Shaw
Correct Answer
A. George Bernard Shaw -
- 6.
I produced many #1 pop songs during the early rock 'n' roll days and also had my own regular TV show of sing-along music, who am I?
- A.
Mitch Miller
- B.
Ross Wylie
- C.
Lawrence Welk
- D.
Keenan Wynn
Correct Answer
A. Mitch Miller -
- 7.
Who was described by "Time" magazine as "having moist, half-closed eyes and a moist, half-open mouth"?
- A.
Betty Grable
- B.
Mae West
- C.
Elvis Presley
- D.
Marilyn Monroe
Correct Answer
D. Marilyn Monroe -
- 8.
Who is an actress/writer once married to filmmaker Kenneth Branagh and whose mother is British actress Phyllida Law?
- A.
Jane Seymour
- B.
Emma Thompson
- C.
Julie Christie
- D.
Sophie Thompson
Correct Answer
B. Emma Thompson -
- 9.
Who was the American bacteriologist/pathologist who proved that mosquitoes transmit yellow fever?
- A.
Irving Langmuir
- B.
Max Delbruck
- C.
Walter Reed
- D.
Max Planck
Correct Answer
C. Walter Reed -
- 10.
I was a Miss America and daughter-in-law to Buddy Ebsen on "Barnaby Jones", who am I?
- A.
Lee Meriwether
- B.
Tyne Daly
- C.
Barbara Bosson
- D.
Julie Newmar
Correct Answer
A. Lee Meriwether -
- 11.
I starred with Barbara Stanwyck in a film noir classic, and in later years played a famous TV dad, who am I?
- A.
Danny Thomas
- B.
Fred MacMurray
- C.
Robert Young
- D.
Robert Reed
Correct Answer
B. Fred MacMurray -
- 12.
I was a major film star in the 40's & 50's movies "Mr. Belvedere", "Laura", and "Cheaper By the Dozen", who am I?
- A.
William Powell
- B.
Dana Andrews
- C.
Robert Cummings
- D.
Clifton Webb
Correct Answer
D. Clifton Webb -
- 13.
I starred in the movies "Golden Boy", "Sunset Boulevard", "Born Yesterday" and I was an advocate for wild animal preservation, who am I?
- A.
William Powell
- B.
Glenn Ford
- C.
William Holden
- D.
Burt Lancaster
Correct Answer
C. William Holden -
- 14.
Who wrote the short stories "The Red Headed League" and "The Wisteria Lodge"?
- A.
Arthur Conan Doyle
- B.
Edgar Allan Poe
- C.
H. G. Wells
- D.
Melville Davisson
Correct Answer
A. Arthur Conan Doyle -
- 15.
I am a country music singer/songwriter who was born April 30, 1933 in Abbot, Texas and I also wrote "Crazy" for Patsy Cline, who am I?
- A.
Chet Atkins
- B.
Hoyt Axton
- C.
Willie Nelson
- D.
Waylon Jennings
Correct Answer
C. Willie Nelson -
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