Question 1

This southern actress got her big break in the 1988 movie "Mystic Pizza." She would go on to become one of the most well-known actresses of her generation, picking up her first Academy Award along the way. Other movies this actress has starred in include "Steel Magnolias" (1989), "I Love Trouble" (1994), "The Mexican" (2001) and "Closer" (2004). One movie she may not brag about is 1996's "Mary Reilly" in which she played a housemaid who fell in love with Dr. Jekyll.

Accepted Answer

Julia Roberts

Question 2

This actress has starred and/or appeared in over fifty movies, many of which were made-for-TV. Most of her roles are of an eclectic variety, from darker movies such as 1996's "Mary Reilly" and 1987's "Fatal Attraction", to movies aimed more towards children, such as 1996's "101 Dalmatians" as well as its sequel. Also on this actress's resume are many action movies such as 1996's "Mars Attacks!" and 1997's "Air Force One".

Accepted Answer

Glenn Close

Question 3

This English actor has had much success with a variety of movie roles dating back to 1982. Many feel that this actor shines the brightest when playing the villain, such as in 1997's "Air Force One", "The Fifth Element" (also released in 1997) and 1994's "L�on". He has, however, played his share of good guys to include his roles in 2004's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and 2005's "Batman Begins".

Accepted Answer

Gary Oldman

Question 4

Before making it big in the film industry, this Irish actor worked as a forklift operator, truck driver and an amatuer boxer, among other things. He appeared in numerous films as well as on Broadway. Judging from past roles, it appears that this actor enjoys playing the mentor/trainer/father figure to younger men. This is apparent in such films as 2005's "Batman Begins", 2002's "Gangs of New York" and 1999's "Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace". He has also played a variety of real-life people in title roles such as 1993's "Schindler's List", 1995's "Rob Roy", 1996's "Michael Collins" and 2004's "Kinsey".

Accepted Answer

Liam Neeson

Question 5

This actor has made a name for himself with many dark, offbeat roles. He played strong supporting characters in movies such as 2004's "Kinsey" and in the same year, "Garden State". He has played diverse roles ranging from a Russian nuclear reactor officer to a drug addict. He has thrilled critics with impressionable performances in movies such as 2003's "The Shattered Glass", which earned him the prestigious National Society of Film Critics Award.

Accepted Answer

Peter Sarsgaard

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