Trivia questions (5 of 15)
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1. Though born in England, what actor played Irishmen in "The Boxer," "Gangs of New York," and "My Left Foot"?
One of the most heralded actors of his generation, Daniel Day-Lewis has portrayed Irishmen in numerous films.
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2. What legendary film director won the last of his four Best Director Oscars for the Ireland-set romance "The Quiet Man"?
Though he subsequently directed several more classics (including 1956's "The Searchers," 1955's "Mister Roberts," and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" in 1962), John Ford picked up his last Oscar nomination and win for Best Director with 1952's "The Quiet Man."
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3. Which of these Irish films was adapted into a Tony-winning Broadway musical?
John Carney's 2007 charmer "Once" won an Academy Award for the song "Falling Slowly," written by the film's stars, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
In 2012, a musical based on the film debuted on Broadway, with a score by Hansard and Irglová. It went on to win eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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4. What is the name of Pádraic's beloved miniature donkey in 2022's "The Banshees of Inisherin"?
Referred to by star Colin Farrell as "the biggest diva on set," Jenny the donkey plays a key, tragic role in the film.
FUN FACT
Jenny is the donkey's real name, but she is not a trained performer. As a result, Jenny had a double: another miniature donkey named Nosy Rosy.
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5. For which Oscar-nominated role did Saiorse Ronan use her natural Irish brogue?
In both "Lady Bird" (2017) and "Little Women" (2019) Saiorse Ronan plays an American. And in 2007's "Atonement," she is British. But in "Brooklyn" (2015), she plays a young woman who leaves Ireland for America and speaks with her natural accent.
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