How Well Do You Know Joe Pesci?
Joe Pesci is a semi-retired Italian-American actor, comedian and musician, known for playing tough, volatile characters, in a variety of genres. Take this quiz to test how well do you know him.
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What was the original spelling of his name, but changed it due to ridicule from peers?
- A.
Pesky
- B.
Peski
- C.
Peschy
- D.
Fesci
Correct Answer
B. PeskiExplanation
The original spelling of his name was Peski, but he changed it due to ridicule from his peers.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He was born in ________ on born February 9, 1943.
- A.
Las Vegas
- B.
Los Angeles
- C.
Washington, D.C.
- D.
Newark, New Jersey
Correct Answer
D. Newark, New JerseyExplanation
The correct answer is Newark, New Jersey. This is because the question is asking for the place where the person was born on February 9, 1943. Therefore, the correct answer is Newark, New Jersey, as it is the only option provided that matches the given criteria.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Joe broke the same rib while filming scenes in two films (Raging Bull and Casino), How many years apart?
- A.
15
- B.
10
- C.
5
- D.
20
Correct Answer
A. 15Explanation
Joe broke the same rib while filming scenes in two films, "Raging Bull" and "Casino". The question asks how many years apart these two films were. Since the rib injury occurred during both films, it implies that Joe worked on both movies in consecutive years. Therefore, the correct answer is 15, indicating that there was a 15-year gap between the filming of "Raging Bull" and "Casino".Rate this question:
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- 4.
Pesci has been married and divorced three times, who was his third wife?
- A.
Angie Everhart
- B.
Claudia Haro
- C.
Meryl Streep
- D.
Catherine Zeta Jones
Correct Answer
B. Claudia HaroExplanation
Claudia Haro was Joe Pesci's third wife. The question states that Pesci has been married and divorced three times, implying that he has had three wives. Among the given options, Claudia Haro is the only name that matches this criteria. Therefore, she is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In which movie did Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Acto for his role as psychopathic mobster, Tommy DeVito.
- A.
Raging Bull
- B.
Godfellas
- C.
Lethal Weapon
- D.
Lethal Weapon
Correct Answer
B. GodfellasExplanation
The correct answer is "Godfellas." In this movie, Joe Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Tommy DeVito, a psychopathic mobster.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Joe's mother, Mary (née Mesce), worked as a part-time _________.
- A.
Cook
- B.
Barber
- C.
Teacher
- D.
Secretary
Correct Answer
B. BarberExplanation
The given question provides information about Joe's mother, Mary, and her occupation. The correct answer, "barber," indicates that Mary worked as a part-time barber.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Joe Presci has _______ ancestry.
- A.
Mexican
- B.
Filipino
- C.
French
- D.
Italian
Correct Answer
D. ItalianExplanation
Joe Presci has Italian ancestry.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Joe Pesci's real name is _________.
- A.
Joseph Marie Pesci
- B.
Joseph Frank Pesci
- C.
Joseph Michael Pesci
- D.
Joseph John Pesci
Correct Answer
B. Joseph Frank PesciExplanation
The correct answer is Joseph Frank Pesci. This is because Joe Pesci's real name is Joseph Frank Pesci.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which all-boys school did he went to after his primary school?
- A.
Knox Grammar School
- B.
Uppingham School
- C.
University of Technology
- D.
Western Academy of Performing Arts
Correct Answer
A. Knox Grammar SchoolExplanation
He went to Knox Grammar School after his primary school.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In late 2015, he was announced by Martin Scorsese to be part of the intended cast for the upcoming crime drama__________.
- A.
Star Trek
- B.
The Irishman
- C.
Breaking Bad
- D.
Supernatural
Correct Answer
B. The IrishmanExplanation
The correct answer is "The Irishman." In late 2015, Martin Scorsese announced that the person mentioned in the question would be part of the intended cast for the upcoming crime drama "The Irishman."Rate this question:
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