Statistics for The Life and Work of John Cleese

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Question	Answer	% Correct
He studied Law at which prestigious British university?	{Cambridge} University	100%
Which iconic 1970s sit-com did he co-write and star in?	Fawlty Towers	100%
What was the name of the character he played in that series?	Basil Fawlty	88%
In 1965 he wrote and performed on which David Frost show?	The {Frost} Report	88%
Which Amnesty International benefit concerts did he co-found?	The Secret Policeman's {Ball}	88%
John was born in which English seaside town in 1939?	{Weston}-super-Mare	88%
Which amateur theatrical club did he join as an undergraduate?	Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club	75%
What was his father’s original surname, later changed?	Cheese	75%
Which iconic sketch show did he appear in from 1969 to 1974?	Monty Python's Flying Circus	75%
In which film did he play Reg, a centurion and 1st wise man?	Monty Python's {Life of Brian}	75%
While in New York he met which American-born future Python?	Terry Gilliam	75%
Which Spike Milligan radio show did John enjoy as a schoolboy?	The {Goon} Show	75%
Which memorable sketch utilised his height and physical dexterity?	The Ministry of {Silly Walks}	75%
In which 1986 film did he play an headmaster in a rush?	Clockwise	63%
Many cast members from A Fish Called Wanda reunited for which film?	Fierce Creatures	63%
He gave the eulogy at the 1989 funeral of which Python?	Graham Chapman	63%
Which American actress did he marry in New York in 1968?	Connie Booth	50%
It later inspired which radio programme which ran 1964-1973?	I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again	50%
Which character did he play in two of the Harry Potter films?	Nearly Headless Nick	50%
He appeared in several series of Sez Les, with which comedian?	Les Dawson	38%
In which 1985 western film did he play Sheriff John Langston?	Silverado	38%
In 1999 he declined which UK political party’s offer of a peerage?	The Liberal Democrats	38%
He was listed in the credits of which film as ‘R’?	The World Is Not Enough	38%
What was the name of his character in A Fish Called Wanda?	Archie Leach	25%
Which animal has a species, discovered in 1990, formally described as a species in 2005, and designated critically endangered, named after him?	Lemur	25%
Which legendary hero did he play in the 1981 film Time Bandits?	Robin Hood	25%
From 1970 to 1973 he served as Rector of which university?	The University of {St. Andrews}	25%
For which 1963 revue, by the group, was he a scriptwriter?	A Clutch of Plinths	13%
Under what title did the show tour to several other countries?	Cambridge Circus	13%
In New York he appeared in which Tommy Handley musical?	Half A Sixpence	13%
Which training film company did he co-found in 1972?	Video Arts	13%
With which psychiatrist did he do-write two books in the 1980s?	Robin Skynner	0%