How Well Do You Know George Clooney?
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Clooney starred in several Ocean's films (Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen). What was his character's first name?
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Clooney starred in a 2009 war comedy called The Men Who Stare at ______.
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The Sun
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Venus
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Goats
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Themselves
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A. GoatsExplanation
Clooney starred in a 2009 war comedy called The Men Who Stare at Goats. In the film, Clooney's character is part of a secret military program that explores the use of psychic powers in warfare. The title refers to the program's attempt to train soldiers to stare at goats in order to kill them with their minds. The film is a satirical take on real-life military experiments and explores themes of war, power, and the absurdity of certain military tactics.Rate this question:
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Clooney appeared in about a dozen episodes of this acclaimed sitcom as Booker Brooks, the boss of the show's main character at a plastics factory. (Hint: The show's title is also the star's.)
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RoseanneExplanation
George Clooney appeared in about a dozen episodes of the acclaimed sitcom "Roseanne" as Booker Brooks, the boss of the show's main character at a plastics factory. "Roseanne" is also the title of the show and the star's name.Rate this question:
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For which film did Clooney win his only Oscar?
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SyrianaExplanation
Clooney won his only Oscar for the film "Syriana".Rate this question:
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One of Clooney's few box office misfires was this remake of an acclaimed Russian science fiction art film.
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SolarisExplanation
The correct answer is "Solaris" because it is a remake of an acclaimed Russian science fiction art film. This implies that the film was not successful at the box office, indicating that it was a misfire for George Clooney.Rate this question:
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In which film - also written and directed by Clooney - did George play a football coach named Dodge Connelly?
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LeatherheadsExplanation
George Clooney played the character of Dodge Connelly, a football coach, in the film "Leatherheads." The film was written and directed by Clooney himself.Rate this question:
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True or False: Clooney voiced a gay dog on an episode of South Park.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
George Clooney did indeed voice a gay dog character named Sparky in an episode of South Park titled "Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride." In this episode, Sparky is shown as a homosexual dog who is attracted to other male dogs. This portrayal was meant to satirize the issue of homosexuality and challenge societal norms.Rate this question:
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True or False: George bears no relation to legendary jazz singer Rosemary Clooney.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement "George bears no relation to legendary jazz singer Rosemary Clooney" is false. This means that George does have a relation to Rosemary Clooney. It could be a familial relation, such as being a sibling, cousin, or relative of Rosemary Clooney. It could also be a professional or personal relation, such as being a collaborator, friend, or acquaintance of Rosemary Clooney.Rate this question:
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One of George's first movie gigs was in the horror comedy _______ of the Killer Tomatoes.
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ReturnExplanation
The missing word in the question is "Return". It is suggested that one of George's first movie gigs was in the horror comedy "Return of the Killer Tomatoes".Rate this question:
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In which romantic comedy did Clooney play opposite Michelle Pfeiffer?
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Baby Talk
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Out of Sight
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Intolerable Cruelty
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One Fine Day
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A. One Fine DayExplanation
In the romantic comedy "One Fine Day," George Clooney played opposite Michelle Pfeiffer.Rate this question:
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In which film did Clooney play a man who fires people for a living?
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Michael Clayton
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Out of Sight
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Up in the Air
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Good Night, and Good Luck
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A. Up in the AirExplanation
In the film "Up in the Air," George Clooney plays a man whose job is to fire people for a living. The film explores his character's detached and isolated lifestyle as he travels constantly for work, delivering the news of job terminations to employees. Clooney's portrayal showcases the emotional toll and moral dilemmas that come with his job, making "Up in the Air" the correct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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In which of the below films did Clooney play Batman?
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Batman & Robin
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Batman Returns
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Batman Begins
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Batman Forever
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A. Batman & RobinExplanation
George Clooney played Batman in the film "Batman & Robin".Rate this question:
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In which of the below Coen Brothers films did Clooney NOT appear?
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A Serious Man
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Burn After Reading
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Intolerable Cruelty
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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A. A Serious ManExplanation
George Clooney did not appear in the Coen Brothers film "A Serious Man." This film was released in 2009 and starred Michael Stuhlbarg in the lead role. Clooney has collaborated with the Coen Brothers on multiple occasions, including films like "Burn After Reading," "Intolerable Cruelty," and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" However, he did not have a role in "A Serious Man."Rate this question:
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Who played Clooney's brother in the vampire flick From Dusk 'Til Dawn?
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Brad Pitt
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Quentin Tarantino
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Harvey Keitel
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Cheech Marin
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A. Quentin TarantinoExplanation
Quentin Tarantino played Clooney's brother in the vampire flick From Dusk 'Til Dawn.Rate this question:
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True or False: While he became famous for playing a doctor on the drama ER, Clooney had a decade earlier played a regular role on the sitcom E/R.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
George Clooney became famous for playing Dr. Doug Ross on the drama ER, but he had actually played a regular role on the sitcom E/R a decade earlier.Rate this question:
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In what state was Clooney born and raised?
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California
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Massachusetts
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Kentucky
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New Hampshire
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A. KentuckyExplanation
Clooney was born and raised in Kentucky.Rate this question:
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Which film marked Clooney's feature directorial debut?
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Welcome to Collinwood
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
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Three Kings
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One Fine Day
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A. Confessions of a Dangerous MindExplanation
George Clooney made his feature directorial debut with the film "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind." This film was released in 2002 and is based on the autobiography of game show host Chuck Barris. Clooney also starred in the film alongside Sam Rockwell and Julia Roberts. The film received positive reviews for its unique blend of comedy and drama, showcasing Clooney's talent as both an actor and director.Rate this question:
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In which of these films directed by Robert Rodriguez did Clooney NOT appear?
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Spy Kids
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Desperado
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From Dusk Til Dawn
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Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
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A. DesperadoExplanation
George Clooney did not appear in the film "Desperado" directed by Robert Rodriguez.Rate this question:
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Which of these shows feature George's televised debut?
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Hunter
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Riptide
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The Golden Girls
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The Nick Clooney Show
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A. The Nick Clooney ShowExplanation
The correct answer is "The Nick Clooney Show." This show features George's televised debut.Rate this question:
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George appeared as a regular on The Facts of Life in the mid-eighties. What was his character's first name?
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Paulo
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George
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Nick
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Johnny
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A. GeorgeExplanation
The question is asking for the first name of the character that George played on The Facts of Life in the mid-eighties. Since the question states "George appeared as a regular," it implies that the character's first name is also George. Therefore, the correct answer is George.Rate this question:
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