Stars, Studios & Awards Trivia Questions and Answers

8 questions on Stars, Studios & Awards, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the Hollywood & Silver Screen set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,000 questions across 4 topics.

All 8 questions, with answers

1. 1Who created and starred as Rocky Balboa?

   AnswerSylvester Stallone

   Sylvester Stallone wrote Rocky and played its underdog boxer.

2. 2Samuel Goldwyn was best known in Hollywood as what?

   AnswerAn independent producer

   Goldwyn became one of Hollywood's most prominent independent producers.

3. 3The Oscar for Best Actor recognizes achievement in what area?

   AnswerA leading acting performance

   Best Actor honors a leading male acting performance.

4. 4Which actor became famous for energetic gangster roles at Warner Bros.?

   AnswerJames Cagney

   James Cagney's breakthrough came with The Public Enemy.

5. 5Which film was the first animated feature nominated for Best Picture?

   AnswerBeauty and the Beast

   Beauty and the Beast received a Best Picture nomination in 1992.

6. 6Children of a Lesser God brought a history-making Oscar to which deaf performer?

   AnswerMarlee Matlin

   Marlee Matlin won Best Actress for Children of a Lesser God.

7. 7Who became the first Latina acting Oscar winner?

   AnswerRita Moreno

   Rita Moreno won Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story.

8. 8Which actor won Best Actor for Training Day?

   AnswerDenzel Washington

   Denzel Washington won for playing detective Alonzo Harris.