Maya Angelou
What was Maya Angelou’s birth name and when was she born?
She was born Marguerite Annie Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri
What is Michael Jackson’s nickname?
The King of Pop
Where was Clint Eastwood born?
San Francisco, California
Which number U.S. President was John F. Kennedy?
He was the 35th President of the United States
What was Johnny Depp's first movie role?
He made his film debut in the 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street
Why did she go without speaking for several years in her youth?
Following a traumatic childhood event, she fell entirely silent for about five years, speaking only to her brother
What is his famous sliding dance move called?
The Moonwalk
Which role made him an international star?
The "Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy of spaghetti westerns during the 1960s
What famous organization did JFK create early in his presidency to help other countries?
The Peace Corps
Which director has he collaborated with the most?
Tim Burton. They have worked together on numerous films, including Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
What historic job did she hold in San Francisco at age 14?
She dropped out of school temporarily to become the city's first African American female cable car conductor
What was the name of his famous California ranch?
Neverland
What is his famous catchphrase as Inspector Harry Callahan?
"Go ahead, make my day" (from the 1983 film Sudden Impact)
What religion was John F. Kennedy?
He was the first Roman Catholic to be elected President of the United States
Did Johnny Depp ever win an Academy Award?
No. He was nominated for Best Actor three times (for Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Neverland, and Sweeney Todd) but has never won an Oscar
Which famous poem did she recite at a presidential inauguration?
She recited her original poem, "On the Pulse of Morning," at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993
Which 1982 record is the best-selling album of all time?
Thriller
Has he won any Academy Awards for Best Director?
Yes, he won two Best Director Oscars: for Unforgiven (1992) and Million Dollar Baby (2004)
How did JFK get a Purple Heart during World War II?
He was awarded the medal for his bravery after his Navy patrol boat was sunk by an enemy ship in the Pacific, and he helped save his surviving crew members
What musical instrument did he originally want to play professionally?
The guitar. Depp dropped out of high school at age 16 to pursue a music career and has played guitar on several songs for bands like Oasis and Marilyn Manson
Which U.S. presidential honor did she receive in 2011?
She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the highest civilian honor in the United States—by President Barack Obama
What group was he in with his brothers before going solo?
Did Clint Eastwood ever serve in politics?
Yes, he served as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a small coastal city in California, from 1986 to 1988
When and where was JFK assassinated?
He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963
What is the name of his famous, eccentric pirate character?
Captain Jack Sparrow. He based the character's unique mannerisms on rock legend Keith Richards and the cartoon character Pepe Le Pew