Actors in Different Eras

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about actors who have made significant contributions to the film industry in different eras.
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Which actor is known as the "King of Silent Films"?

  1. Charlie Chaplin

  2. Buster Keaton

  3. Harold Lloyd

  4. Lon Chaney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charlie Chaplin was a British actor, comedian, and filmmaker who rose to fame during the silent film era. He is best known for his iconic character, the Tramp, and is considered one of the greatest actors of all time.

Who was the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?

  1. Sidney Poitier

  2. Denzel Washington

  3. Morgan Freeman

  4. Jamie Foxx


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sidney Poitier was an African-American actor, director, and activist who broke down racial barriers in the film industry. He was the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 1963 film "Lilies of the Field".

Which actress is known as the "Queen of Hollywood"?

  1. Audrey Hepburn

  2. Marilyn Monroe

  3. Elizabeth Taylor

  4. Grace Kelly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer who became one of the most iconic figures in popular culture. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Hollywood" due to her immense popularity and influence on the film industry.

Who was the first actor to win three Academy Awards for Best Actor?

  1. Daniel Day-Lewis

  2. Jack Nicholson

  3. Meryl Streep

  4. Katharine Hepburn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daniel Day-Lewis is a British actor who has won three Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in the films "My Left Foot" (1989), "There Will Be Blood" (2007), and "Lincoln" (2012).

Which actor is known for his roles in action films such as "Die Hard" and "The Terminator"?

  1. Bruce Willis

  2. Arnold Schwarzenegger

  3. Sylvester Stallone

  4. Jean-Claude Van Damme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, bodybuilder, and politician who rose to fame for his roles in action films such as "The Terminator" (1984), "Predator" (1987), and "Total Recall" (1990).

Who is the youngest actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?

  1. Adrien Brody

  2. Jamie Bell

  3. Leonardo DiCaprio

  4. Mickey Rooney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adrien Brody is an American actor who won an Academy Award for Best Actor at the age of 29 for his performance in the 2002 film "The Pianist".

Which actress is known for her roles in romantic comedies such as "Pretty Woman" and "Notting Hill"?

  1. Julia Roberts

  2. Meg Ryan

  3. Sandra Bullock

  4. Cameron Diaz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Julia Roberts is an American actress who rose to fame for her roles in romantic comedies such as "Pretty Woman" (1990), "Notting Hill" (1999), and "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997).

Who is the only actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for a performance in a foreign language film?

  1. Roberto Benigni

  2. Javier Bardem

  3. Anthony Hopkins

  4. Daniel Day-Lewis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roberto Benigni is an Italian actor, director, and screenwriter who won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 1997 Italian film "Life Is Beautiful".

Which actor is known for his roles in films such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now"?

  1. Marlon Brando

  2. Al Pacino

  3. Robert De Niro

  4. James Caan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marlon Brando was an American actor who is considered one of the greatest actors of all time. He is known for his roles in films such as "The Godfather" (1972), "Apocalypse Now" (1979), and "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951).

Who is the only actor to win two Academy Awards for Best Actor in consecutive years?

  1. Spencer Tracy

  2. Tom Hanks

  3. Daniel Day-Lewis

  4. Jack Nicholson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spencer Tracy was an American actor who won two Academy Awards for Best Actor in consecutive years for his performances in the films "Captains Courageous" (1937) and "Boys Town" (1938).

Which actress is known for her roles in films such as "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Mamma Mia!"?

  1. Meryl Streep

  2. Anne Hathaway

  3. Emily Blunt

  4. Amanda Seyfried


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meryl Streep is an American actress who is considered one of the greatest actresses of all time. She is known for her versatility and her ability to transform into a wide range of characters. She has won three Academy Awards for Best Actress and has been nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards.

Who is the youngest actor to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor?

  1. Timothy Hutton

  2. Cuba Gooding Jr.

  3. Brad Pitt

  4. Leonardo DiCaprio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Timothy Hutton is an American actor who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 20 for his performance in the 1980 film "Ordinary People".

Which actor is known for his roles in films such as "The Dark Knight" and "Inception"?

  1. Christian Bale

  2. Heath Ledger

  3. Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  4. Tom Hardy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christian Bale is a British actor who is known for his versatility and his ability to transform into a wide range of characters. He is best known for his roles in films such as "The Dark Knight" (2008), "Inception" (2010), and "American Psycho" (2000).

Who is the only actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for a performance in a silent film?

  1. Emil Jannings

  2. Charlie Chaplin

  3. Buster Keaton

  4. Harold Lloyd


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emil Jannings was a German actor who won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 1927 silent film "The Last Command".

Which actress is known for her roles in films such as "The Hunger Games" and "Silver Linings Playbook"?

  1. Jennifer Lawrence

  2. Emma Stone

  3. Natalie Portman

  4. Scarlett Johansson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress who rose to fame for her roles in films such as "The Hunger Games" (2012), "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012), and "American Hustle" (2013).

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