Welcome to the quiz on the Oscars about the best leading actors of the 2000s . This decade produced some of the most intense acting performances. The Academy Awards honored both established legends and young talents who proved themselves in challenging character studies during this time. If you’re a true cinephile, you’ll recognize the winners by their striking roles. Use your cinematic knowledge to score lots of points in this quiz on the Oscars.
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The 2000s began with an epic that revived the sandal film genre. This movie quiz on the Oscars begins with a question about an actor known for his physical presence and intense acting. Which New Zealand-born actor won an Oscar in 2001 for his role in “Gladiator”? This actor was a major influence on cinema in the early 2000s and often worked with director Ridley Scott. You should know this name if you’ve followed the Oscars over the last few decades.
Another milestone in film history is a deeply moving drama about the Holocaust, which caused a sensation at the Academy Awards in 2003 . Which actor was honored with an Oscar in 2003 at the age of 29 for “The Pianist”? This victory made him the youngest winner in the Best Leading Actor category at the time. The role required an enormous physical transformation and learning to play the piano at a high level. I’m sure you already have his name at the ready.
Biographical film adaptations, so-called biopics, were particularly successful at the Academy in the 2000s. One portrait of a musician stood out in particular, as the lead actor was completely absorbed in his role and imitated his singing and facial expressions perfectly. Who portrayed soul legend Ray Charles so convincingly that he won the Oscar in 2005? This success paved the actor’s way into the top ranks of Hollywood and showed his enormous range from comedy to drama.
Start the movie quiz on the Oscars now and show us how well you really know the stars of the 2000s. Here we go!
25. February 26, 20:00 – Isabell Slisz
