Quiz On American Actor: Bill Murray!
He’s a folk hero in today’s society, an icon in the world of comedy and acting, from his works at Saturday Night Live on NBC, movies like Lost in Translation, Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters, but what do you know about the man beyond the characters he plays on the big screen? Take the following quiz on the legend that is Bill Murray to see how much you know about him!
- 1.Bill Murray was arrested on his 20th birthday at Chicago O'Hare Airport for possession of 10lbs of cannabis. How did they find the drugs in his bag?
- A.
He tried to declare it as medication for his "glaucoma"
- B.
He tried to pet a police dog and it started barking at his luggage
- C.
He joked to a fellow passenger about having a bomb in his suitcase
- D.
He secretly tried to light a joint and get high on the plane
- 2.Which original Saturday Night Live cast member did Bill Murray replace in its second season?
- A.
Gilda Radner
- B.
John Belushi
- C.
Dan Aykroyd
- D.
Chevy Chase
- 3.Following the failure of 'The Razor's Edge', Bill Murray went into a brief retirement for four years. What did he go to University to study in this period?
- A.
History and Philosophy
- B.
English and Economics
- C.
Science and Mathematics
- D.
Drama
- 4.What was the name of the improv comedy troupe in Chicago where Bill Murray made his start in the comedy world?
- A.
Sick Sound, Illinois
- B.
The Second City
- C.
Chi-Town
- D.
Deep Dish
- 5.Which of the following films was Bill Murray's first starring role?
- A.
Little Shop of Horrors
- B.
Caddyshack
- C.
Quick Change
- D.
Meatballs
- 6.For what television series did Bill Murray receive his first Emmy Award?
- A.
Second City Television
- B.
Saturday Night Live
- C.
Square Pegs
- D.
All You Need is Cash
- 7.With which Saturday Night Live regular did Bill Murray form a romantic relationship shortly upon joining the cast?
- A.
Gilda Radner
- B.
Jane Curtin
- C.
Laraine Newman
- D.
Yvonne Hudson
- 8.Which of the following did ex-wife Jennifer Butler not accuse Bill Murray of upon their divorce in 2008?
- A.
Alcoholism
- B.
Addiction to Marijuana
- C.
Infidelity
- D.
Addiction to Cocaine
- E.
Domestic Violence
- F.
Addiction to Sex
- 9.Bill Murray agreed to star in 'Ghostbusters' to get financing for 'The Razor's Edge'.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.In what year was Bill Murray nominated for his one and only Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role as Bob Harris in 'Lost in Translation'?
- A.
2002
- B.
2003
- C.
2004
- D.
2005
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