Actors Trivia Questions and Answers

25 questions on Actors, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the Classic Cinema set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,000 questions across 5 topics.

All 25 questions, with answers

1. 1Who played Superman's enemy Lex Luthor in the 1978 film?

   AnswerGene Hackman

   Gene Hackman played the witty criminal mastermind Lex Luthor opposite Christopher Reeve.

2. 2Who played the android Ash in Alien?

   AnswerIan Holm

   Ian Holm played Ash, the science officer whose hidden nature changes the crew's situation.

3. 3Who played Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange?

   AnswerMalcolm McDowell

   Malcolm McDowell played the charismatic and violent narrator Alex DeLarge. The detail remains important to classic cinema history.

4. 4Who played Rick Blaine in Casablanca?

   AnswerHumphrey Bogart

   Humphrey Bogart is correct. Bogart played nightclub owner Rick Blaine, whose wartime neutrality is tested by love.

5. 5Who played James Bond in Dr. No?

   AnswerSean Connery

   Sean Connery is correct. Connery introduced James Bond to movie audiences in the first official Eon production.

6. 6Who played Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve's Superman?

   AnswerMargot Kidder

   Margot Kidder played reporter Lois Lane with energy, wit, curiosity, and romantic chemistry.

7. 7Who played Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters?

   AnswerBill Murray

   Bill Murray played the sarcastic parapsychologist and reluctant leader of the Ghostbusters team.

8. 8Who played the title character in The Great Dictator?

   AnswerCharlie Chaplin

   Charlie Chaplin played both a Jewish barber and dictator Adenoid Hynkel. The detail remains important to classic cinema history.

9. 9Who played Norman Bates in Psycho?

   AnswerAnthony Perkins

   Anthony Perkins gave Norman Bates a nervous charm that made the character unforgettable.

10. 10Who played Ellen Ripley in Alien?

    AnswerSigourney Weaver

    Sigourney Weaver is correct. Weaver played warrant officer Ellen Ripley, one of science fiction's defining heroes.

11. 11Who played the title role in Lawrence of Arabia?

    AnswerPeter O’Toole

    Peter O’Toole’s performance as T. E. Lawrence became an international breakthrough. The detail remains important to classic cinema history.

12. 12Who played Sandy in Grease?

    AnswerOlivia Newton-John

    Olivia Newton-John played Australian student Sandy Olsson opposite John Travolta's Danny Zuko.

13. 13Who played the Joker in 1989's Batman?

    AnswerJack Nicholson

    Jack Nicholson played the theatrical criminal Joker opposite Michael Keaton's Batman. The performance remains closely associated with the actor’s screen legacy.

14. 14Who played the title archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?

    AnswerHarrison Ford

    Harrison Ford returned as Indiana Jones while Sean Connery played his father.

15. 15Who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars?

    AnswerAlec Guinness

    Alec Guinness played the older Jedi mentor who guides Luke Skywalker toward the Force.

16. 16Who played the Tramp in City Lights?

    AnswerCharlie Chaplin

    Charlie Chaplin played the Tramp in the silent romantic comedy City Lights.

17. 17Who played Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain?

    AnswerGene Kelly

    Gene Kelly played movie star Don Lockwood and co-directed the classic musical.

18. 18Who played Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry?

    AnswerClint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood played the uncompromising San Francisco police inspector Harry Callahan. The detail remains important to classic cinema history.

19. 19Who played Princess Ann in Roman Holiday?

    AnswerAudrey Hepburn

    Audrey Hepburn is correct. Hepburn won an Academy Award for playing the sheltered princess exploring Rome.

20. 20Who played Henry II in The Lion in Winter?

    AnswerPeter O'Toole

    Peter O'Toole played the English king opposite Katharine Hepburn's Eleanor of Aquitaine.

21. 21Who played Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

    AnswerHenry Thomas

    Henry Thomas played Elliott, the lonely child who befriends and protects the stranded alien.

22. 22Who played Adrian Pennino in Rocky?

    AnswerTalia Shire

    Talia Shire played Adrian, whose relationship with Rocky anchors the boxing drama emotionally.

23. 23Who played Scarlett O'Hara?

    AnswerVivien Leigh

    Vivien Leigh is correct. Leigh played Scarlett O'Hara and won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

24. 24Who played the title role in Rocky?

    AnswerSylvester Stallone

    Sylvester Stallone is correct. Stallone wrote and starred as underdog boxer Rocky Balboa.

25. 25Who played John Bender in The Breakfast Club?

    AnswerJudd Nelson

    Judd Nelson played the rebellious student whose hostility gradually reveals insecurity and vulnerability.