On what would be his 70th birthday, we’ve got an entire episode dedicated to Robin Williams Trivia.
That’s right, thirty fun questions about the life and works of the actor and comedian. We’ve all got a favorite role of his, hopefully we covered yours today. We’re talking all about his movies, TV roles, stand-up, and his life. If you don’t know the answer, at least you’ll have learned something!
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Extra Credit Podcasts & Videos
Warning: These are clips from his stand up and movies. They may not be family-friendly. You have been warned.
- Live on Broadway (2002)
- Robin Williams on Golf
- Robin & Billy Crystal’s Surprise Cameo
- On Who’s Line is it Anyway?
- Good Will Hunting “It’s your move, chief.”
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Episode Intro
Oh captain, my captain! It’s time for some trivia.
Welcome to episode 131 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. In honor of what would have been his 70th birthday today, we’re an entire episode about the life and works of that actor and comedian, Robin Williams.
Mr. Williams was a personal favorite of mine and was the first comedy album I ever owned. It was A Night at the Met and no, my parents did not know I had it. Regardless, between his stand up, his TV roles, and his movie performances, he was an icon that is still missed today.
As always, we’ve got three rounds of ten questions each. A Dorky, a Geeky, and a Nerdy round. Good luck gang! Let’s get things started with…
The Dorky Round
1. Robin Williams recorded almost 16 hours of improvised audio for what Disney film?
2. For what movie did Williams win his first and only Academy Award?
3. In Mork & Mindy, who played Mindy?
4. His iconic character, Mork from Ork, first appeared on what TV show?
5. Robin, along with friend Billy Crystal, made a surprise cameo on what iconic 90s TV show?
6. Williams played Alan Parrish, a man stuck inside a board game, in what 1995 movie?
7. Robin Williams played a man married to, then divorced from Sally Field in what movie?
8. Williams voiced Batty Koda in what 1992 animated film?
9. What 1997 movie is a remake of The Absent Minded Professor?
10. In what 1991 movie did Robin Williams play a grown up Peter Pan?
The Geeky Round
1. In what city was Robin Williams born?
2. Williams played Rainbow Ralph in what 2002 movie?
3. 1991's The Fisher King was directed by what Monty Python alum?
4. What movie featured Williams playing an android that slowly becomes a mortal human?
5. Williams began his stand-up career in what city?
6. Williams returned to TV with what 2013 series?
7. Williams plays Osric in what Kenneth Branagh film?
8. 1996's The Birdcage is a remake of what French film?
9. What movie would get Williams his first Academy Award nomination?
10. Robin Williams makes a cameo in what 1988 Bobby McFerrin video?
The Nerdy Round
1. What was the name of the character played by Williams in Dead Poets' Society?
2. In 1980, Williams made his feature-film debut with what movie?
3. Williams met and befriended Christopher Reeve while attending what school?
4. Williams co-starred in what 2002 Christopher Nolan film?
5. Ten years before Donald Trump would do it, Robin Williams played a celebrity who ran for president and won in what movie?
6. What was Robin Williams final on-screen role?
7. In 2013, Williams played what US President?
8. How many Grammy Awards did Williams win over the course of his career?
9. Williams made his Broadway debut with what play?
10. What was Robin Williams' middle name?
Episode Conclusion
And we are done. I hope you enjoyed this very brief tour of an amazing man’s life and works. I know my home library is chock full of his movies. In fact, I might go grab one for tonight. What’s your favorite Robin Williams role? Share it with us on Facebook or Twitter. If I had to pick just one, I’d say Armand from The Birdcage. It’s one of those rare roles where Wiliams gets to explore his entire range. But that’s just me.
We’ll be back again next week with more trivia. Here’s your clue for next week’s show:
What amusement park opened July 17, 1955?
I’m starting to realize that my subconscious is trying to tell me to take a vacation. We’ll see you back here next Wednesday.
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This has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. Thanks for listening and seize the day.
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