About this Study Set
This study set covers Celebrity History through
18 practice questions.
Hard-level factual trivia concerning the historical events, early lives, and verified milestones of global celebrities. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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Historical Celebrity Trivia study set below.
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1
Before achieving fame as a filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock began his career in the film industry in 1920 working as a what?
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A
Title card designer
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B
Film projectionist
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C
Camera assistant
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D
Script reader
2
In 1965, which famous musician was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II?
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A
Mick Jagger
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B
Paul McCartney
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C
John Lennon
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D
Eric Clapton
3
Which actress was the first person to win three Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role?
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A
Bette Davis
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B
Ingrid Bergman
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C
Katharine Hepburn
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D
Meryl Streep
4
What was the original professional name of the singer known as Lady Gaga before she adopted her stage name?
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A
Stefani Germanotta
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B
Stefani Knight
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C
Stefani Gallo
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D
Stefani Rossi
5
Which Hollywood legend was born with the birth name Issur Danielovitch?
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A
Kirk Douglas
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B
Tony Curtis
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C
Jack Lemmon
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D
Burt Lancaster
6
In 1944, which future U.S. President was an actor in the film 'Love Is Better Than Ever'?
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A
Ronald Reagan
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B
Gerald Ford
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C
George H.W. Bush
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D
Richard Nixon
7
Which famous author and playwright was famously fired from his job as a teacher at a London school before finding literary success?
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A
George Orwell
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B
Oscar Wilde
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C
William Golding
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D
Roald Dahl
8
Before becoming a global superstar, Madonna worked at which fast-food chain in Times Square, New York, in 1979?
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A
McDonald's
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B
Dunkin' Donuts
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C
Burger King
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D
Wendy's
9
Which legendary actor served as a lifeguard at the Illinois River before starting his film career?
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A
Harrison Ford
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B
Clint Eastwood
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C
Ronald Reagan
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D
Paul Newman
10
What was the title of the first film in which Marilyn Monroe had a credited speaking role?
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A
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
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B
Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!
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C
Dangerous Years
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D
Ladies of the Chorus
11
Which fashion designer served as a nurse during World War I, treating wounded soldiers in Deauville?
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A
Coco Chanel
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B
Elsa Schiaparelli
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C
Jeanne Lanvin
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D
Madeleine Vionnet
12
Before fame, which actor worked as a driver for the band The Grateful Dead?
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A
Keanu Reeves
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B
Brad Pitt
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C
Danny DeVito
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D
Harrison Ford
13
Which legendary blues musician was posthumously awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005?
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A
B.B. King
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B
Muddy Waters
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C
Robert Johnson
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D
Ray Charles
14
What was the name of the ship that brought Arnold Schwarzenegger to the United States in 1968?
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A
SS United States
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B
Queen Elizabeth
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C
SS France
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D
Leonardo da Vinci
15
Which iconic singer was once a member of the U.S. Army and served in West Germany from 1958 to 1960?
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A
Johnny Cash
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B
Elvis Presley
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C
Frank Sinatra
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D
Dean Martin
16
In 1939, which actor was originally cast as the Tin Man in 'The Wizard of Oz' before suffering a severe allergic reaction to the aluminum makeup?
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A
Buddy Ebsen
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B
Ray Bolger
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C
Jack Haley
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D
Bert Lahr
17
Before she was a famous talk show host, Oprah Winfrey was the youngest news anchor at which television station?
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A
WTVF-TV
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B
WLAC-TV
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C
WJLA-TV
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D
WUSA-TV
18
Which famous scientist was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952 but declined the offer?
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A
Albert Einstein
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B
Niels Bohr
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C
Enrico Fermi
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D
Robert Oppenheimer
