Jimmy Fallon: A Funny Guy
James Thomas "Jimmy" Fallon is a comedian, actor, singer, producer and a television show host. Take our on-line quiz to test your smarts about this funny man.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Recently NBC announced that Jimmy Fallon would take over The Tonight Show. What tv host is he replacing?
- A.
Arsenio Hall
- B.
Jay Leno
- C.
John Stewart
- D.
Stephen Colbert
Correct Answer
B. Jay LenoExplanation
Jimmy Fallon is replacing Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. This announcement was made by NBC recently.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Jimmy Fallon is best known as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2004.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Jimmy Fallon does impersonations. What comedian was the subject of his first impersonation?
- A.
Bob Hope
- B.
Milton Berle
- C.
George Burns
- D.
James Cagney
Correct Answer
D. James CagneyExplanation
Jimmy Fallon is known for his impersonations of various celebrities and comedians. The question asks about the subject of his first impersonation, and the correct answer is James Cagney. This means that James Cagney was the first comedian that Jimmy Fallon impersonated.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was the first feature film that Jimmy Fallon appeared in?
- A.
The Scheme
- B.
The Big Lebowski
- C.
Fight Club
- D.
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Correct Answer
A. The SchemeExplanation
The correct answer is "The Scheme." This film was Jimmy Fallon's first feature film appearance.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In 2010, Fallon hosted the Academy Awards.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In 2010, Fallon hosted the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Fallon was named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2002.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Fallon being named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2002 is a fact that is supported by evidence. This can be verified by checking the 2002 edition of People Magazine's list of the 50 Most Beautiful People, where Fallon's name would be included. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Jimmy Fallon has appeared in many movies. Which movie below has he appeared in?
- A.
Almost Famous
- B.
Taxi
- C.
Whip It
- D.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the AboveExplanation
Jimmy Fallon has appeared in all of the movies listed - Almost Famous, Taxi, and Whip It.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What year did his show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, first air?
- A.
2007
- B.
2008
- C.
2009
- D.
2010
Correct Answer
C. 2009Explanation
The show first aired on March 2, 2009 with guests Robert De Niro, Justin Timberlake, Nick Carter, and musical guest Van Morrison.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Following the Boston Red Sox's World Series clinching game over the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004, Fallon ran onto the field at Busch Stadium with Drew Barrymore to film a scene for their movie Fever Pitch.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true. After the Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2004 against the St. Louis Cardinals, Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore ran onto the field at Busch Stadium to film a scene for their movie Fever Pitch.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In 1999, Fallon released the book I Hate This Place: The Pessimist's Guide to Life. What family member did he write the book with?
- A.
Mother
- B.
Father
- C.
Sister
- D.
Brother
Correct Answer
C. SisterExplanation
Fallon released the book "I Hate This Place: The Pessimist's Guide to Life" in 1999, which suggests that he co-wrote the book with a family member. Since the question does not provide any information about the gender of the family member, it is impossible to determine whether it was his sister or brother. However, since the correct answer is given as "sister," we can conclude that he co-wrote the book with his sister.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Ben & Jerry's named an ice cream flavor after Fallon.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that Ben & Jerry's has named an ice cream flavor after Fallon. This means that there is an ice cream flavor in existence that bears Fallon's name. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In 2012, what famous politician appeared on his live show?
- A.
Patrick Kennedy
- B.
Joe Biden
- C.
Hillary Clinton
- D.
Barack Obama
Correct Answer
D. Barack ObamaExplanation
On April 24, 2012, Jimmy Fallon filmed his live show in Chapel Hill, NC on the campus of the University of North Carolina. His guest was President Barack Obama, who spoke primarily about Congress potentially doubling the interest rates of student loans.Rate this question:
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