Don't Believe the Hyphenation
1 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show?
MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER
MALCOLM JAMAL-WARNER
MALCOLM JAMAL WARNER
2 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the seven-time-Tony-winning composer who brought us the musical Cats?
ANDREW-LLOYD WEBBER
ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
3 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the actor who appeared as Zack on the long-running Saved by the Bell?
MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR
MARK PAUL-GOSSELAAR
MARK PAUL GOSSELAAR
4 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the Welsh-born actress who has been Michael Douglas' wife since 2000?
CATHERINE-ZETA JONES
CATHERINE ZETA-JONES
CATHERINE ZETA JONES
ANSWER: Her last name originally wasn't hyphenated, but she prefers it that way, so she changed it. Her last name originally wasn't hyphenated, but she prefers it that way, so she changed it.
5 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the late Olympic track-and-field star who still holds the record for the women's 100m dash?
FLORENCE-GRIFFITH JOYNER
FLORENCE GRIFFITH-JOYNER
FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER
ANSWER: Both she and her sister-in-law, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, hyphenated their last names when they wed. Both she and her sister-in-law, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, hyphenated their last names when they wed.
6 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the actress who stars in the TV series Weeds?
MARY-LOUISE PARKER
MARY LOUISE-PARKER
MARY LOUISE PARKER
7 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the actress/singer who had film hits like Grease and song hits like "Physical"?
OLIVIA-NEWTON JOHN
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN
ANSWER: She was born in England and relocated to Australia with her family when she was five years old. She was born in England and relocated to Australia with her family when she was five years old.
8 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the elder brother of comedian Bill Murray?
BRIAN-DOYLE MURRAY
BRIAN DOYLE-MURRAY
BRIAN DOYLE MURRAY
ANSWER: Another "Brian Murray" was already in the Screen Actors' Guild, so Brian hyphenated his grandmother's maiden name with his own last name when he joined. Another "Brian Murray" was already in the Screen Actors' Guild, so Brian hyphenated his grandmother's maiden name with his own last name when he joined.
9 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the actor who starred alongside Ernest Borgnine in the TV series Airwolf?
JAN-MICHAEL VINCENT
JAN MICHAEL-VINCENT
JAN MICHAEL VINCENT
10 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the woman who wed Britain's Prince Charles following his separation and divorce from Princess Diana?
CAMILLA-PARKER BOWLES
CAMILLA PARKER-BOWLES
CAMILLA PARKER BOWLES
11 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the Oscar-nominated actress whose most recent DVD release was the musical Sweeney Todd?
HELENA-BONHAM CARTER
HELENA BONHAM-CARTER
HELENA BONHAM CARTER
12 of 12
Which of these correctly identifies the basketball star who holds the NBA record for most career points?
KAREEM-ABDUL JABBAR
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR
ANSWER: His original name was Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., and he was known as "Lew" until he changed his name in 1971. His original name was Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., and he was known as "Lew" until he changed his name in 1971.
