The Life and Work of John Cleese - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
He studied Law at which prestigious British university? {Cambridge} University
100%
What was his father’s original surname, later changed? Cheese
82%
Which iconic 1970s sit-com did he co-write and star in? Fawlty Towers
82%
John was born in which English seaside town in 1939? {Weston}-super-Mare
82%
What was the name of the character he played in that series? Basil Fawlty
73%
Which amateur theatrical club did he join as an undergraduate? Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club
73%
In 1965 he wrote and performed on which David Frost show? The {Frost} Report
73%
Which Spike Milligan radio show did John enjoy as a schoolboy? The {Goon} Show
73%
Which Amnesty International benefit concerts did he co-found? The Secret Policeman's {Ball}
73%
Which iconic sketch show did he appear in from 1969 to 1974? Monty Python's Flying Circus
64%
In which film did he play Reg, a centurion and 1st wise man? Monty Python's {Life of Brian}
64%
While in New York he met which American-born future Python? Terry Gilliam
64%
Which memorable sketch utilised his height and physical dexterity? The Ministry of {Silly Walks}
64%
In which 1986 film did he play an headmaster in a rush? Clockwise
55%
Many cast members from A Fish Called Wanda reunited for which film? Fierce Creatures
55%
He gave the eulogy at the 1989 funeral of which Python? Graham Chapman
55%
Which American actress did he marry in New York in 1968? Connie Booth
45%
It later inspired which radio programme which ran 1964-1973? I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
45%
Which character did he play in two of the Harry Potter films? Nearly Headless Nick
45%
He appeared in several series of Sez Les, with which comedian? Les Dawson
36%
In which 1985 western film did he play Sheriff John Langston? Silverado
36%
In 1999 he declined which UK political party’s offer of a peerage? The Liberal Democrats
36%
He was listed in the credits of which film as ‘R’? The World Is Not Enough
36%
What was the name of his character in A Fish Called Wanda? Archie Leach
27%
Which animal has a species, discovered in 1990, formally described as a species in 2005, and designated critically endangered, named after him? Lemur
27%
Which legendary hero did he play in the 1981 film Time Bandits? Robin Hood
27%
From 1970 to 1973 he served as Rector of which university? The University of {St. Andrews}
27%
For which 1963 revue, by the group, was he a scriptwriter? A Clutch of Plinths
18%
Under what title did the show tour to several other countries? Cambridge Circus
18%
In New York he appeared in which Tommy Handley musical? Half A Sixpence
18%
Which training film company did he co-found in 1972? Video Arts
18%
With which psychiatrist did he do-write two books in the 1980s? Robin Skynner
9%
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