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Who was originally cast in Martin Sheen's role in "Apocalypse Now"?
- Harrison Ford
- Harvey Keitel
- Jack Nicholson
- Marlon Brando

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2.

Who played a young Vito Corleone in "The Godfather: Part II"?
- Marlon Brando
- Robert De Niro
- James Caan
- Al Pacino
Correct Answer

A. Robert De Niro
3.

I am considered to be the father of modern philosophy, who am I?
- Hegel
- Socrates
- Plato
- Descartes
Correct Answer

A. Descartes
4.

Known as the "King of Surf Guitar", who am I?
- Les Paul
- Dennis Wilson
- Takeshi Terauchi
- Dick Dale
Correct Answer

A. Dick Dale
5.

I uttered the immortal words, "You'll not find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy", who am I?
- Obi Wan Kanobe
- Sir Winston Churchill
- Henry Hyde
- Elliott Ness
Correct Answer

A. Obi Wan Kanobe
6.

I'm an actor and very funny comedian whose real name is Jacob Cohen, who am I?
- George Carlin
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Dane Cook
- Rodney Dangerfield
Correct Answer

A. Rodney Dangerfield
7.

I was born on September 15, 53 AD, my name at birth was Marcius Ulpius Nerva Trajan, who am I?
- The Ancient Roman Consul, Marcus
- None Of These, They Didn't Exist
- The Ancient Roman Emperor Nerva
- The Ancient Roman Emperor Trajan
Correct Answer

A. The Ancient Roman Emperor Trajan
8.

I flunked out of college, twice, before being cast in the 60's TV show "The Monkees", who am I?
- Mike Nesmith
- Micky Dolenz
- David Jones
- Peter Tork
Correct Answer

A. Peter Tork
9.

I was a member of the Monkees and later went on to a successful singing career, as well as a lucrative businessman, who am I?
- Micky Dolenz
- Peter Tork
- David Copperfield
- Michael Nesmith
Correct Answer

A. Michael Nesmith
10.

I starred on the NBC sitcom "Veronica's Closet", but also provide the animated voice of Peggy Hill on "King of the Hill", who am I?
- Nancy Cartwright
- Kirstie Alley
- Kathy Najimy
- Marcia Wallace
Correct Answer

A. Kathy Najimy
11.

Which comic book "good guy" dressed in black, rarely used a gun and rode a dark horse?
- Lash Larue
- Hopalong Cassidy
- Zorro
- Ray Crash Corrigan
Correct Answer

A. Lash Larue
12.

I became Australia's first Prime Minister after Federation in 1901, who am I?
- Moss Cass
- Alfred Deakin
- Robert Lee Hawke
- Edmund Barton
Correct Answer

A. Edmund Barton
13.

I was born in 1879 and wrote some great hits of the early 20th century including "School Days" and In "My Merry Oldsmobile", who am I?
- Gus Edwards
- Nacio Herb Brown
- Cy Coleman
- Ray Henderson
Correct Answer

A. Gus Edwards
14.

Who wanted to be a professional boxer but instead became a songwriter who wrote "Reet Petite" with his sister and a friend?
- Jerry Lieber
- Berry Gordy Jr.
- Stevie Wonder
- Jackie Wilson
Correct Answer

A. Berry Gordy Jr.
15.

Who was descended from the ancient Royal House of Scotland and married a Duke in the first wedding held at Westminster Abbey in over 400 years?
- Mary, Queen Of Scots
- Princess Diana
- Princess Margaret
- The Queen Mother
Correct Answer

A. The Queen Mother

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Famous People Trivia Questions

Who was originally cast in Martin Sheen's role in "Apocalypse Now"?

Who played a young Vito Corleone in "The Godfather: Part II"?

I am considered to be the father of modern philosophy, who am I?

Known as the "King of Surf Guitar", who am I?

I uttered the immortal words, "You'll not find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy", who am I?

I'm an actor and very funny comedian whose real name is Jacob Cohen, who am I?

I was born on September 15, 53 AD, my name at birth was Marcius Ulpius Nerva Trajan, who am I?

I flunked out of college, twice, before being cast in the 60's TV show "The Monkees", who am I?

I was a member of the Monkees and later went on to a successful singing career, as well as a lucrative businessman, who am I?

I starred on the NBC sitcom "Veronica's Closet", but also provide the animated voice of Peggy Hill on "King of the Hill", who am I?

Which comic book "good guy" dressed in black, rarely used a gun and rode a dark horse?

I became Australia's first Prime Minister after Federation in 1901, who am I?

I was born in 1879 and wrote some great hits of the early 20th century including "School Days" and In "My Merry Oldsmobile", who am I?

Who wanted to be a professional boxer but instead became a songwriter who wrote "Reet Petite" with his sister and a friend?

Who was descended from the ancient Royal House of Scotland and married a Duke in the first wedding held at Westminster Abbey in over 400 years?