How Well Do You Know Your Classic Movie Characters?

Fans of classic and modern movies alike can test their skills at naming some of the most iconic characters. From Clint Eastwood to Darth Vader, find out where your knowledge about some of Hollywood's most popular names lies. 

Who is the main character in the Alien franchise?

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Sigourney Weaver portrayed Ellen Ripley in the Blockbuster hit Alien sci-fi franchise directed by Ridley Scott. She's the leader of nearly every mission and narrowly escapes death at the hands of the Xenomorph. 

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Sigourney Weaver portrayed Ellen Ripley in the Blockbuster hit Alien sci-fi franchise directed by Ridley Scott. She's the leader of nearly every mission and narrowly escapes death at the hands of the Xenomorph. 

Who found love during the Civil War?

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Vivien Leigh played Scarlett O'Hara in the iconic film Gone With the Wind. It was a groundbreaking film in regards to its depiction of women's roles as well as race. 

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Vivien Leigh played Scarlett O'Hara in the iconic film Gone With the Wind. It was a groundbreaking film in regards to its depiction of women's roles as well as race. 

This character asks for his drinks "shaken, not stirred."

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James Bond's personality has more depth than any character in film history. Though Bond is famously not always portrayed by the same actor, each person playing the role brings their own flair to the series. 

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James Bond's personality has more depth than any character in film history. Though Bond is famously not always portrayed by the same actor, each person playing the role brings their own flair to the series. 

Indiana Jones was named after a...

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Indiana Jones's real name is Henry Jones Jr., and it was revealed that his nickname has nothing to do with the state but is actually the name of his childhood family dog. 

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Indiana Jones's real name is Henry Jones Jr., and it was revealed that his nickname has nothing to do with the state but is actually the name of his childhood family dog. 

Which Star Wars character needed three different actors to portray him?

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The most iconic villain from the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader, was voiced by James Earl Jones, portrayed in the suit by David Prowse, and unmasked by Sebastian Shaw. 

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The most iconic villain from the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader, was voiced by James Earl Jones, portrayed in the suit by David Prowse, and unmasked by Sebastian Shaw. 

What is the name of this cannibalistic doctor?

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Hannibal Lecter is the name of the killer in The Silence of the Lambs, and he's portrayed by the iconic actor Anthony Hopkins. 

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Hannibal Lecter is the name of the killer in The Silence of the Lambs, and he's portrayed by the iconic actor Anthony Hopkins. 

Which character has been portrayed by Ben Affleck, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Michael Keaton, Robert Pattinson, and Christian Bale?

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Batman has been played by too many actors to count in television and film alone. The next installment, 2021's The Batman, will feature Robert Pattinson in the lead role.

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Batman has been played by too many actors to count in television and film alone. The next installment, 2021's The Batman, will feature Robert Pattinson in the lead role.

Which character famously said, "Alright, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up"?

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Norma Desmond was the name of the lead character in Sunset Boulevard, an aging silent film star desperate to make a comeback into Hollywood. 

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Norma Desmond was the name of the lead character in Sunset Boulevard, an aging silent film star desperate to make a comeback into Hollywood. 

Who could get you whatever you needed in The Shawshank Redemption?

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Morgan Freeman portrayed Ellis "Red" Redding The Shawshank Redemption. Apparently, the scene where Red throws a baseball took nine hours to film and Freeman came to set the next day with his arm in a sling. 

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Morgan Freeman portrayed Ellis "Red" Redding The Shawshank Redemption. Apparently, the scene where Red throws a baseball took nine hours to film and Freeman came to set the next day with his arm in a sling. 

Bette Davis portrayed which aging film star in All About Eve?

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Bette Davis is best remembered for her role as Margo Channing in All About Eve. It earned four Academy Award nominations for its female cast.

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Bette Davis is best remembered for her role as Margo Channing in All About Eve. It earned four Academy Award nominations for its female cast.

This Clint Eastwood character is referred to by which nickname?

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In Clint Eastwood's The Dollars trilogy, his character, The Man With No Name, also earns several other nicknames in each film. 

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In Clint Eastwood's The Dollars trilogy, his character, The Man With No Name, also earns several other nicknames in each film. 

Truman Capote created which character?

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Holly Golightly, portrayed by Audrey Hepburn, is from Capote's story Breakfast at Tiffany's. 

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Holly Golightly, portrayed by Audrey Hepburn, is from Capote's story Breakfast at Tiffany's. 

What is the name of the manic character in The Shining?

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The scene where Jack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, breaks down the bathroom door took three days to film and cost the set 60 prop doors. 

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The scene where Jack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, breaks down the bathroom door took three days to film and cost the set 60 prop doors. 

Who saved Nakatomi Tower?

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Bruce Willis's iconic John McClane character from Die Hard is one of his best roles to date. This film also features Alan Rickman in his first-ever film. 

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Bruce Willis's iconic John McClane character from Die Hard is one of his best roles to date. This film also features Alan Rickman in his first-ever film. 

Who says the line, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse"?

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Marlon Brando plays the titular Godfather, Vito Corleone, in The Godfather. When Vito hits Johnny Fontane, that moment was improvised on Brando's part.

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Marlon Brando plays the titular Godfather, Vito Corleone, in The Godfather. When Vito hits Johnny Fontane, that moment was improvised on Brando's part.

What was the name of the woman that Alvy Singer was in love with? 

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The role of Annie Hall was written specifically for Diane Keaton by Woody Allen. 

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The role of Annie Hall was written specifically for Diane Keaton by Woody Allen. 

Barbara Streisand played this character on film and on Broadway. Who is it?

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Streisand's performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl was so good that she played the part on film and Broadway. 

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Streisand's performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl was so good that she played the part on film and Broadway. 

What was the name of this banker from Bedford Falls?

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George Bailey is the main character from It's a Wonderful Life, and is portrayed by Jimmy Stewart. 

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George Bailey is the main character from It's a Wonderful Life, and is portrayed by Jimmy Stewart. 

Which Ghostbuster had degrees in psychology and parapsychology? 

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Bill Murray's Peter Venkman character is also a lead in Ghostbusters. Most of Murray's lines were ad-libbed. 

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Bill Murray's Peter Venkman character is also a lead in Ghostbusters. Most of Murray's lines were ad-libbed. 

This character's iconic catchphrase is "I'll be back." 

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Arnold Schwarzenegger played The Terminator, and though he only had a few lines, this phrase has gone down in history. 

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Arnold Schwarzenegger played The Terminator, and though he only had a few lines, this phrase has gone down in history. 

Which character from To Kill a Mockingbird is this?

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Gregory Peck portrayed Atticus Finch in the film version of To Kill a Mockingbird, based on the novel by Harper Lee. 

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Gregory Peck portrayed Atticus Finch in the film version of To Kill a Mockingbird, based on the novel by Harper Lee. 

Who said, "Go ahead, make my day"?

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Clint Eastwood played "Dirty" Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry and Sudden Impact. He even performed all of his own stunts!

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Clint Eastwood played "Dirty" Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry and Sudden Impact. He even performed all of his own stunts!

Who did Mrs. Robinson seduce?

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Dustin Hoffman's character Benjamin Braddock gets way in over his head in The Graduate. Though the actress who played Mrs. Robinson was just six years older than him, she had to wear makeup to age her a little more. 

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Dustin Hoffman's character Benjamin Braddock gets way in over his head in The Graduate. Though the actress who played Mrs. Robinson was just six years older than him, she had to wear makeup to age her a little more. 

What is Michael Myers' nickname?

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Michael Myers is one of the most famous movie killers in history, and his accurate nickname, "The Shape" depicts how little anyone really knows about his appearance aside from the mask.

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Michael Myers is one of the most famous movie killers in history, and his accurate nickname, "The Shape" depicts how little anyone really knows about his appearance aside from the mask.

This character loves bowling and his rug. Who is it?

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Jeff Bridges played the iconic Jeff Lebowski, A.K.A., "The Dude," in The Big Lebowski. Most of the costumes in the film are Bridges' own clothing!

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Jeff Bridges played the iconic Jeff Lebowski, A.K.A., "The Dude," in The Big Lebowski. Most of the costumes in the film are Bridges' own clothing!

What is the name of this Johnny Depp character?

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One of Johnny Depp's earlier cinematic roles included Edward Scissorhands, in which he starred opposite his real-life girlfriend Wynona Ryder.

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One of Johnny Depp's earlier cinematic roles included Edward Scissorhands, in which he starred opposite his real-life girlfriend Wynona Ryder.

Which character appears in three films of the same name?

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John Shaft has been in three different movies called Shaft. The first was in 1971, the next in 2000, and the final in 2019. 

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John Shaft has been in three different movies called Shaft. The first was in 1971, the next in 2000, and the final in 2019. 

Name this American ex-pat who ran a nightclub.

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Humphrey Bogart portrayed Rick Blaine in Casablanca, and it's one of his most iconic roles to date. 

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Humphrey Bogart portrayed Rick Blaine in Casablanca, and it's one of his most iconic roles to date. 

Here's an easy one — what's her name?

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Dorothy Gale is the central character in The Wizard of Oz, and she's swept away from her home in Kansas to a magical land. This film is the most-viewed movie in history. 

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Dorothy Gale is the central character in The Wizard of Oz, and she's swept away from her home in Kansas to a magical land. This film is the most-viewed movie in history. 

What is the name of the killer in Psycho?

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Norman Bates was played by Anthony Perkins. Apparently, Walt Disney hated the film so much that he refused to let Alfred Hitchcock film at Disneyland in the 1960s.

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Norman Bates was played by Anthony Perkins. Apparently, Walt Disney hated the film so much that he refused to let Alfred Hitchcock film at Disneyland in the 1960s.

Name the captain of the Millenium Falcon. 

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Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, captains the legendary Millenium Falcon.

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Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, captains the legendary Millenium Falcon.

Who is this time traveler from Back to the Future?

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Michael J. Fox has gone down in history for his role as Marty McFly, the time traveler. He goes from 1985 back to 1955 in a Delorian in order to make sure his parents still fall in love. 

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Michael J. Fox has gone down in history for his role as Marty McFly, the time traveler. He goes from 1985 back to 1955 in a Delorian in order to make sure his parents still fall in love. 

Do you know the name of this flying nanny?

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Mary Poppins is the classic Disney character who appears when children need to have a little fun. 

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Mary Poppins is the classic Disney character who appears when children need to have a little fun. 

Name this famous character from Taxi Driver.

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Travis Bickle, played by Robert DeNiro, is the anti-hero of the film and is often compared to The Joker for this reason. 

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Travis Bickle, played by Robert DeNiro, is the anti-hero of the film and is often compared to The Joker for this reason. 

Who cared for the Von Trapp children before she fell in love with their father? 

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Julie Andrews brought Maria to life in The Sound of Music. She and co-star Christopher Plummer allegedly did not get along and he was easily annoyed by her constant happiness. 

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Julie Andrews brought Maria to life in The Sound of Music. She and co-star Christopher Plummer allegedly did not get along and he was easily annoyed by her constant happiness. 

Which character does Darth Vader take prisoner? 

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Darth Vader, who is really Anakin Skywalker, kidnaps his daughter, Leia Organa. 

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Darth Vader, who is really Anakin Skywalker, kidnaps his daughter, Leia Organa. 

Name this famous boxer who shouts, "Yo, Adrian!"

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Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, made boxing cool again with the Rocky franchise. 

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Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone, made boxing cool again with the Rocky franchise. 

Name the main character of this movie about going to great lengths to skip school. 

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Ferris Bueller made playing hooky look way more fun than it actually is in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. 

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Ferris Bueller made playing hooky look way more fun than it actually is in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. 

What is the name of the character who has to survive in post-apocalyptic Australia?

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Max "Mad Max" Rockatansky is faced with the task of surviving on his own in the wilds of Australia while the world is under seige. 

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Max "Mad Max" Rockatansky is faced with the task of surviving on his own in the wilds of Australia while the world is under seige. 

In the twist ending, which character is revealed as the criminal mastermind?

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The Usual Suspects throws viewers for a loop when it's revealed that the mastermind is not Verbal Kint, but Kevin Spacey's character Keyser Söze. 

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The Usual Suspects throws viewers for a loop when it's revealed that the mastermind is not Verbal Kint, but Kevin Spacey's character Keyser Söze. 

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