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How well you know Leonardo Dicaprio quiz. Leonardo is one of the most known actors today, and one of his outstanding roles was as Jack in the Titanic movie, which melted a lot of hearts. Did you know that he started acting at the age of five and even though he got many academy award nominations he only won once in 2015? This quiz will help you see if you know him so well as to be considered his greatest fan.
Questions and Answers
1.
Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated for three Academy Awards. Which of the below film performances did NOT earn him a nod?
A.
The Departed
B.
The Aviator
C.
Blood Diamond
D.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Correct Answer
A. The Departed
Explanation Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated for three Academy Awards, but "The Departed" is not one of the films that earned him a nomination.
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2.
In J. Edgar, DiCaprio wore colored contact lenses for purposes of historical accuracy. What color are his eyes in real life and DON'T YOU DARE CHEAT BY LOOKING UP AT HIS PICTURE - I KNOW YOU WANT TO!
A.
Brown
B.
Hazel
C.
Blue-Green
Correct Answer
C. Blue-Green
Explanation The question asks about the color of Leonardo DiCaprio's eyes in real life. The correct answer is blue-green. This information is given in the question itself, where it states that DiCaprio wore colored contact lenses for historical accuracy in the movie J. Edgar. Since the question asks for the color of his eyes in real life, the answer is blue-green.
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3.
Leonardo DiCaprio is primarily German and Italian descent. What is his middle name?
Correct Answer Wilhelm, Willhelm
Explanation The question asks for Leonardo DiCaprio's middle name, and the answer provided is "Wilhelm, Willhelm". This suggests that Leonardo DiCaprio has two middle names, both of which are "Wilhelm" or "Willhelm". The answer implies that Leonardo DiCaprio has a German or German-sounding middle name, which is consistent with his primarily German and Italian descent.
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4.
In the 1990-1991 television series Parenthood, Leo took over the role originated by Joaquin Phoenix in the 1989 film of the same name.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation In the television series Parenthood, Leo assumed the role that was first portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in the film Parenthood released in 1989.
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5.
Leo celebrated a birthday on 11/11/11. How old is he now? (In numerical format, i.e. "23")
Correct Answer 37, "37"
Explanation Leo celebrated his birthday on 11/11/11, which means he was born on November 11, 2011. To determine his current age, we subtract his birth year from the current year. Since the question does not provide the current year, we cannot determine Leo's current age. Therefore, the answer "37" is incorrect.
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6.
Leo has played many real-life persons. Which of the below characters played by Leo is NOT an actual person?
A.
Howard Hughes
B.
Jim Carroll
C.
Brandon Darrow
D.
Frank Abagnale, Jr.
Correct Answer
C. Brandon Darrow
Explanation Leo has played many real-life persons, including Howard Hughes, Jim Carroll, and Frank Abagnale, Jr. However, there is no record or evidence of Leo playing a character named Brandon Darrow who is an actual person. Therefore, Brandon Darrow is the correct answer as he is not an actual person played by Leo.
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7.
On which sitcom did Leo get his big break playing a Luke Brower, a young homeless boy adopted by the central family?
Correct Answer Growing Pains
Explanation Leo got his big break playing Luke Brower, a young homeless boy adopted by the central family, on the sitcom Growing Pains.
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8.
In which 1991 direct-to-video sci-fi horror sequel did Leo make his feature film debut?
Correct Answer Critters 3, Critters III, Critters Part 3, Critters Three
Explanation Critters 3, Critters III, Critters Part 3, and Critters Three are all correct answers for the given question. In these options, "Critters 3" refers to the numerical representation of the title, "Critters III" is the Roman numeral representation, "Critters Part 3" indicates it is the third installment of the Critters series, and "Critters Three" is another way of denoting the third film in the series. Therefore, all of these options accurately represent the 1991 direct-to-video sci-fi horror sequel in which Leo made his feature film debut.
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9.
Which actor hand-picked DiCaprio to play his stepson in This Boy's Life?
A.
Al Pacino
B.
Harvey Keitel
C.
Robert De Niro
Correct Answer
C. Robert De Niro
Explanation Robert De Niro hand-picked DiCaprio to play his stepson in This Boy's Life.
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10.
In Sam Raimi's stylish 1995 Western The Quick and the Dead, DiCaprio plays a character known only by a three-letter nickname. What is it?
Correct Answer Kid
Explanation In Sam Raimi's 1995 Western film The Quick and the Dead, Leonardo DiCaprio portrays a character with a three-letter nickname. The correct answer is "Kid."
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11.
For what bleak period film did DiCaprio reunite with his Titanic co-star Kate Winslet, 11 years later?
Explanation Leonardo DiCaprio reunited with his Titanic co-star Kate Winslet in the film "Revolutionary Road" 11 years after the release of Titanic.
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12.
DiCaprio has demonstrated serious interest in a particular public concern and has produced several documentaries focusing on this concern. What is it?
A.
The Environment
B.
Health Care
C.
Substance Abuse
D.
Alzheimer's
Correct Answer
A. The Environment
Explanation DiCaprio has shown a serious interest in the environment by producing several documentaries on the subject. This indicates that he is dedicated to raising awareness and addressing the issues related to the environment.
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13.
In which of these films did DiCaprio NOT play either multiple roles OR a single character with multiple identities?
A.
Catch Me if You Can
B.
The Man in the Iron Mask
C.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
D.
The Departed
Correct Answer
C. What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Explanation In the film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," Leonardo DiCaprio played a single character with a single identity, rather than multiple roles or a single character with multiple identities.
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14.
Leonardo DiCaprio was born and raised in Hollywood.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation Leonardo DiCaprio being born and raised in Hollywood means that he was both born and grew up in the famous neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. This suggests that he had early exposure to the entertainment industry and may have had more opportunities to pursue a career in acting. Therefore, the statement "Leonardo DiCaprio was born and raised in Hollywood" is true.
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15.
In Gangs of New York, DiCaprio's character's first name is the name of a major Manhattan Avenue and also part of the previous name for New York City. What is his first name?
Correct Answer Amsterdam
Explanation The correct answer is Amsterdam. In the movie Gangs of New York, Leonardo DiCaprio's character's first name is Amsterdam. This name is significant because it is not only the name of a major Manhattan Avenue, but it was also part of the previous name for New York City. This connection adds depth and historical context to the character's identity.
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16.
Total Eclipse told the true story of the love affair between Arthur Rimbaud (DiCaprio) and Paul Verlaine (David Thewlis). What was Rimbaud known for?
A.
Painting
B.
Musical Composition
C.
Sculpture
D.
Poetry
Correct Answer
D. Poetry
Explanation Rimbaud was known for his poetry. "Total Eclipse" tells the story of the love affair between Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine, and Rimbaud's contribution to the relationship was his poetic talent.
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17.
In the star-making William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, Romeo (DiCaprio) falls madly in love with Juliet (Claire Danes) at a costume ball shortly after taking a pill given to him by his friend Mercutio (Harold Perrineau). What symbol was printed on the pill?
A.
Skull
B.
Heart
C.
Plus Sign
D.
Smiley Face
Correct Answer
B. Heart
Explanation In the movie Romeo + Juliet, Romeo falls in love with Juliet after taking a pill given to him by his friend Mercutio. The symbol printed on the pill is a heart.
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18.
In which film did DiCaprio's character have a tendency to say, "I could go at any time..."?
A.
The Beach
B.
Inception
C.
Catch Me If You Can
D.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Correct Answer
D. What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Explanation In the film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," DiCaprio's character, Arnie, has a tendency to say, "I could go at any time." This phrase reflects Arnie's awareness of his own mortality and vulnerability due to his developmental disability. Throughout the movie, Arnie's statement serves as a reminder of the challenges he faces and the impact it has on those around him, particularly his older brother Gilbert, played by DiCaprio.
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19.
DiCaprio won his only Golden Globe Best Actor trophy (so far) for playing which real-life businessman, filmmaker, and airplane enthusiast?
Correct Answer Howard Hughes, Howard Robard Hughes, Jr., Hughes, Howard R. Hughes, H. Hughes, Howard Hughes, Jr.
20.
In the 1996 film Marvin's Room, DiCaprio played the son of Diane Keaton's character, and he was in a mental institution because he set fire to her house.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation In the 1996 film Marvin's Room, Leonardo DiCaprio did not play the son of Diane Keaton's character, nor was he in a mental institution for setting fire to her house. Therefore, the correct answer is False.
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21.
In Inception, Cobb (DiCaprio) stages the "inception" of wealthy Robert Fischer (Cillian Murphy) in order to earn the funds to buy his wife's freedom.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The statement is false because Cobb stages the "inception" of an idea in Robert Fischer's mind, not the inception of Fischer himself. Cobb's goal is to plant an idea in Fischer's subconscious, not to earn funds to buy his wife's freedom.
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22.
In Titanic, where was Jack Dawson (DiCaprio) originally from?
A.
Ireland
B.
Paris
C.
Wisconsin
D.
Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
C. Wisconsin
Explanation Jack Dawson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie Titanic, was originally from Wisconsin. This is revealed in the film when Jack tells Rose that he used to do a lot of ice fishing in Lake Wissota, which is located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
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23.
DiCaprio was named Leonardo because his mother was looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting when he first kicked in her womb.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The given statement suggests that DiCaprio was named Leonardo because his mother was looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting when he first kicked in her womb. This implies that the statement is true, indicating that DiCaprio was indeed named Leonardo for this reason.
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24.
In how many films (so far) has DiCaprio been directed by Martin Scorcese?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4
Explanation DiCaprio has been directed by Martin Scorcese in four films so far.
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25.
With which of the acclaimed directors below has Leonardo DiCaprio NOT worked?
A.
Woody Allen
B.
Clint Eastwood
C.
Danny Boyle
D.
Steven Spielberg
E.
James Cameron
F.
Mike Nichols
G.
Baz Luhrmann
H.
Sam Raimi
I.
Ridley Scott
J.
Sam Mendes
Correct Answer
F. Mike Nichols
Explanation Leonardo DiCaprio has not worked with Mike Nichols.
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