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1 Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1987 for his role as Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street”?
A Michael Douglas. It was his first and, to date, only acting nomination at the Academy Awards.
2 Who is the Chef Patron at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons near Oxford?
A Raymond Blanc. The head chef is Luke Selby, who also serves as the Executive Chef.
3 In which country was former professional tennis player John McEnroe born?
A West Germany. The United States Air Force (USAF) stationed his father.
4 In which Kent town is Pocahontas, the Indian (aboriginal North American) princess said to be buried?
A Gravesend. She died in Gravesend in 1617 while preparing to return to Virginia, and was buried in St. George’s Church.
5 In the film world, whose birth name is Melvin Kaminsky?
A Mel Brooks – born on June 28, 1926.
6 Who was the American Olympic swimmer who played Tarzan the Ape Man in 1932?
A Johnny Weissmuller. Edgar Rice Burroughs, the author of Tarzan, admired Weissmuller’s performance.
7 Who in 1934 invented cat-eye reflective road studs?
A Percy Shaw. He conceived the idea after a near-miss while driving on a foggy night when he noticed the reflection of his headlights in a cat’s eyes.
8 Which American composer has scored many films for Steven Spielberg?
A John Williams. He earned international renown by creating iconic scores for many of Spielberg’s most famous movies, including Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and the Indiana Jones series. Their partnership has produced over 20 films across more than 50 years.
9 Which actor was the first to play Doctor Who on television?
A William Hartnell. He portrayed the Doctor from 1963 to 1966.
10 Name the world-famous Georgian cabinetmaker whose favourite wood was mahogany?
A Thomas Chippendale. He is renowned for his influential furniture designs and his extensive use of mahogany, particularly in the mid-Georgian period.