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Births in 1936 Trivia Quiz

1936 was a busy year for future famous people to have been born. This quiz tests your knowledge about some of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by good1girl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
good1girl

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,532

Updated
Apr 30 24

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Best remembered for his portrayal of Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the television series "M*A*S*H", who is this famous actor, born on the 28th January 1936? Hint

Jamie Farr

Alan Alda

Mike Farrell

William Christopher

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Question 2 of 10

2. This American actor, born on the 11th February 1936, made his Hollywood debut in 1961 playing Hoke Adams in the movie "Angel Baby"? Hint

George Hamilton

Burt Reynolds

Dustin Hoffman

Jon Voight

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is this Academy Award winning motion picture director, actor and producer born on the 18th August 1936? Hint

Ron Howard

Paul Newman

Warren Beatty

Robert Redford

4. Born on the 7th September 1936, Buddy Holly's life was tragically cut short when he died in an aeroplane crash on the 3rd February 1959. He was only 22 years old. In which US State did this accident take place? Hint

Minnesota

Wisconsin

North Dakota

Iowa

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Question 5 of 10

5. This actress, born on the 19th March 1936, played the first "Bond Girl" in the movie "Dr. No" in 1962? Hint

Honor Blackman

Pussy Galore

Honey Ryder

Ursula Andress

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Question 6 of 10

6. This music legend was born on the 23rd April 1936. He was one part of the band, "The Traveling Wilburys". Sadly he died on the 6th December 1988. What was his name? Hint

Roy Orbison

George Harrison

Bob Dylan

Jeff Lynne

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Question 7 of 10

7. Born on the 1st August 1936, this person would make a name for himself as a world famous fashion designer. Who could this man be? Hint

Yves Saint Laurent

Ralph Lauren

Oscar de la Renta

Karl Lagerfeld

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Question 8 of 10

8. This famous Australian tennis player born on the 3rd November 1936, is the only male to win a career grand slam (winning titles at all four grand slam events - Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S Open) in both singles and doubles. Who is he? Hint

Ken Rosewell

Neale Fraser

Rod Laver

Roy Emerson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Born on the 24th October 1936, this man is a member of the "Rolling Stones", one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Who is this ageless rocker? Hint

Keith Richards

Mick Jagger

Bill Wyman

Charlie Watts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the world leader, born on the 29th September 1936, who served as Prime Minister of his country on multiple occasions? Hint

Pierre Trudeau - Canada

Silvio Berlusconi - Italy

Harold Wilson - United Kingdom

Shimon Peres - Israel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Best remembered for his portrayal of Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the television series "M*A*S*H", who is this famous actor, born on the 28th January 1936?

Answer: Alan Alda

M*A*S*H ran from 1972 to 1983 with the final episode being the most watched television episode in U.S television history with over 105 million viewers. As well as being an actor, Alda is also an author, screenwriter, director and in recent times, a podcast host. He was inducted into The Television Hall of Fame in 1994.

2. This American actor, born on the 11th February 1936, made his Hollywood debut in 1961 playing Hoke Adams in the movie "Angel Baby"?

Answer: Burt Reynolds

Reynolds' memorable roles included Paul Crewe in "The Longest Yard", Bo "Bandit" Darville in "Smokey and the Bandit" and Jack Horner in "Boogie Nights". During his acting career, Reynolds appeared in over 140 feature films. Reynolds received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame in 1978.

3. Who is this Academy Award winning motion picture director, actor and producer born on the 18th August 1936?

Answer: Robert Redford

Redford's first Academy Award nomination was in 1973 as best actor in the film "The Sting". His first Academy Award win was for his directing on the 1980 movie "Ordinary People". He also received an Honorary Award in 2002.

Answer: Iowa

The accident happened shortly after takeoff when the aircraft crashed into a cornfield 5 miles north west of Clear Lake, Iowa around 1:00am. Holly, along with Richie Valens, J.P Richardson Jr (aka The Big Bopper) and the pilot, were killed instantly.
Charles Hardin Holley was born in Lubbock Texas. "Buddy" was a nickname given to him from early childhood that stuck with him for his entire life. His success only lasted a year, but his legend will live on forever. His only number one hit was "That'll be the Day", a song he recorded with his band "The Crickets".

5. This actress, born on the 19th March 1936, played the first "Bond Girl" in the movie "Dr. No" in 1962?

Answer: Ursula Andress

Her role as "Honey Ryder" in "Dr No" would arguably be her most famous role. Andress was so impressive in this role that she earned herself a Golden Globe award for "New Star of the Year" at the 1962 Golden Globe Awards. The following year she starred alongside Elvis Presley in the film "Fun in Acapulco".

She has appeared in various supporting roles in both television and feature films.

6. This music legend was born on the 23rd April 1936. He was one part of the band, "The Traveling Wilburys". Sadly he died on the 6th December 1988. What was his name?

Answer: Roy Orbison

In December 2010, "Rolling Stone Magazine" placed him at number 37 on their list of greatest artists of all time and number 13 on their list of greatest singers of all time. Orbison's most popular song undoubtedly would be "Oh Pretty Woman" released in 1964.

7. Born on the 1st August 1936, this person would make a name for himself as a world famous fashion designer. Who could this man be?

Answer: Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent was born in Algeria to French parents. He moved to Paris at age 18 to further his career as a fashion designer. His YSL fashion label was founded in 1962. He sadly died of brain cancer on the 1st June 2008. In June 2009 "Forbes" magazine rated him as the top earning dead celebrity.

Answer: Roy Emerson

Emerson was also the first male to win a tennis double career grand slam in singles. During his career Emerson won 12 grand slam singles titles and 16 grand slam doubles titles. Emerson was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1982.

9. Born on the 24th October 1936, this man is a member of the "Rolling Stones", one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Who is this ageless rocker?

Answer: Bill Wyman

Wyman was born William George Perks in Lewisham, London UK. He legally changed his surname to Wyman in 1964. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Rolling Stones in 1989. Wyman played bass guitar as well as sang vocals.

10. Who is the world leader, born on the 29th September 1936, who served as Prime Minister of his country on multiple occasions?

Answer: Silvio Berlusconi - Italy

Berlusconi was also a media tycoon. He served as Prime Minister of Italy on numerous occasions. His first appointment was from 11th May 1994 - 17th January 1995, and his final time in office was from 8th May 2008 - 16th November 2011. Berlusconi formed the Forza Italia ("Go Italy") political party in 1994.

Source: Author good1girl

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