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Gary Leonard Oldman is an English actor who numerously, has appeared on film, strange, and television. The man is known for his exuberance acting style and for his adaptability. Take a quiz and learn more about him.
Questions and Answers
1.
Oldman began his acting on stage in the year?
A. 
1979
B. 
1990
C. 
1995
D. 
1980
Correct Answer A. 1979
Explanation Oldman began his acting career on stage in the year 1979.
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2.
He gained his first starring role in the Meantime in the year?
A. 
1983
B. 
1980
C. 
1984
D. 
1990
Correct Answer A. 1983
Explanation The correct answer is 1983. This can be inferred from the statement that he gained his first starring role in the film "Meantime" in the year.
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3.
Oldman went on to star as the antagonist of films such as True Romance in the year?
A. 
1992
B. 
1993
C. 
1991
D. 
1999
Correct Answer B. 1993
Explanation In the year 1993, Oldman starred as the antagonist in films such as True Romance.
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4.
Oldman increasingly starred as offshore characters, playing a gangster in State of Grace in the year?
A. 
1991
B. 
1996
C. 
1990
D. 
1996
Correct Answer C. 1990
Explanation In the given question, it is stated that Oldman increasingly starred as offshore characters and played a gangster in the movie State of Grace. The question asks for the year in which this movie was released. The correct answer is 1990, as it is the only option provided that matches the given information.
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5.
Oldman was born in New Cross, London, the son Leonard Bertram Oldman in the year?
A. 
1921 – 1985
B. 
1922 – 1980
C. 
1930 - 1935
D. 
None of the above
Correct Answer A. 1921 – 1985
Explanation The question asks for the year in which Oldman was born. The correct answer, "1921 - 1985," provides a range of years, indicating that Oldman was born in 1921 and passed away in 1985.
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6.
Oldman attended West Greenwich School in Deptford, leaving school at the age of?
A. 
16
B. 
15
C. 
14
D. 
13
Correct Answer A. 16
Explanation Oldman attended West Greenwich School in Deptford and left school at the age of 16.
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7.
Oldman studied with Young People’s Theatre in Greenwich during the?
A. 
Mid-1970s
B. 
Mid-1980s
C. 
Mid-1960s
D. 
Mid-1950s
Correct Answer A. Mid-1970s
Explanation The correct answer is Mid-1970s. This is supported by the information provided in the question, which states that Oldman studied with Young People's Theatre in Greenwich during this time period.
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8.
He made his professional stage debut in the year?
A. 
1979
B. 
1980
C. 
1982
D. 
1980
Correct Answer A. 1979
Explanation The question asks about the year in which he made his professional stage debut. The answer is 1979.
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9.
The production of The Pope’s Wedding had been by director Alex Cox in the year?
A. 
1984
B. 
1967
C. 
1890
D. 
1990
Correct Answer A. 1984
Explanation The correct answer is 1984. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the year in which the production of The Pope's Wedding was done by director Alex Cox.
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10.
Oldman played the head of police that investigates Tim Hardy’s character in Child 44, in the year?
A. 
2015
B. 
2013
C. 
2014
D. 
2017
Correct Answer A. 2015
Explanation In the movie Child 44, Oldman played the head of police who investigates Tim Hardy's character. The question is asking for the year in which the movie was released. The correct answer is 2015, as this is the year in which Child 44 was released.