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As we approach Oscar season, one film that's getting some buzz is "Milk," the Harvey Milk biopic. We're taking a look back at the famous biopics to show at the Oscars. Get all 10 right, we might think about memorializing you in film.

Question 1

What was the first biopic to win Best Picture at the Oscars?






Question 2

In 1966, biopic “A Man for All Seasons” won Best Picture. Who is the subject of the film?






Question 3

Cate Blanchett scored two Oscar nominations for her role as what historical queen?






Question 4

From 2002-2006, four of the five winners of the Best Actor Oscar were actors playing real people. Which actor was the only one to win for a fictional role?






Question 5

From 2003-2007, four of the five Best Actress winners were won by actresses playing real people. Which actress was the only one to win for a fictional role?






Question 6

Who is the only actor to get an Oscar nod for playing another acting Oscar nominee?






Question 7

Preparing a biopic usually requires some fancy makeup work. Which of these biopics didn’t win the Oscar for best makeup?






Question 8

Robert DeNiro’s dedication to portraying Jake LaMotta in “Raging Bull” earned him an Oscar. Even though he is most well-known for his weight gain, what else did he do to ensure the movie’s accuracy?






Question 9

“A Beautiful Mind” took home the Best Picture award in 2002 for its look at John Nash. However, the film was plagued with inaccuracies, prompting a good deal of criticism. Of the following, which was not a factual problem?






Question 10

2004 was a particularly good year for biopics. Of the five Best Picture nominees, how many were biographical?