Dickie Owen
- April 7, 2015
- 88 years
About Dickie Owen
Dickie Owen, 88, British actor (Zulu, The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).
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|Dickie Owen (26 March 1927 – 7 April 2015) was a British actor primarily known for his roles in Zulu, The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb and The Mummy's Shroud.
Owen largely retired from acting in the 1970s and worked as a radio dispatcher for a cab company. After a long public absence, he was interviewed in 2011 about his experiences making Zulu.
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1.Which of the following is cited as a notable film for Dickie Owen?
- A.Lawrence of Arabia
- B.Zulucorrect
- C.Cleopatra
- D.The Mummy Returns
Dickie Owen was primarily known for his roles in the film Zulu.
Source: introduction
2.What was the date of Dickie Owen's death?
- A.15 May
- B.26 March
- C.21 September
- D.7 Aprilcorrect
Dickie Owen passed away on 7 April 2015.
Source: biographical header
3.Did Dickie Owen continue acting throughout the 1980s?
- A.Yes, he was very active
- B.No, he largely retired in the 1970scorrect
- C.He switched to theatre acting
- D.He became a producer
The text confirms that Dickie Owen largely retired from acting in the 1970s.
Source: career section
4.On what date was Dickie Owen born?
- A.20 May 1925
- B.14 June 1930
- C.26 March 1927correct
- D.7 April 2015
Dickie Owen was born on 26 March 1927.
Source: biographical header
5.What was the nationality of the actor Dickie Owen?
- A.American
- B.Britishcorrect
- C.Canadian
- D.Australian
Dickie Owen is identified as a British actor.
Source: introduction
6.In what year did Dickie Owen pass away?
- A.2008
- B.2015correct
- C.2019
- D.2011
Dickie Owen passed away on 7 April 2015.
Source: biographical header
7.Which of these films did Dickie Owen appear in?
- A.The Sands of Egypt
- B.The Pharaoh's Curse
- C.The Mummy's Shroudcorrect
- D.Temple of the Mummy
Dickie Owen is noted for his role in the film The Mummy's Shroud.
Source: introduction
8.Approximately how old was Dickie Owen when he passed away?
- A.92
- B.78
- C.88correct
- D.82
Dickie Owen was 88 years old at the time of his death.
Source: introduction
9.When did Dickie Owen generally retire from his acting career?
- A.1980s
- B.1970scorrect
- C.1990s
- D.1960s
Dickie Owen largely retired from his acting career in the 1970s.
Source: career section
10.What job did Dickie Owen hold after retiring from acting?
- A.Script consultant
- B.Film director
- C.Theatre manager
- D.Radio dispatchercorrect
After retiring from acting, Dickie Owen worked as a radio dispatcher for a cab company.
Source: career section
11.In what year was Dickie Owen interviewed about his experience making the film Zulu?
- A.2011correct
- B.2014
- C.2005
- D.2008
Dickie Owen was interviewed in 2011 regarding his work on the film Zulu.
Source: career section
12.Which film featuring Dickie Owen was released in the same year as Zulu?
- A.The Curse of the Mummy's Tombcorrect
- B.None of these
- C.Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- D.The Mummy's Shroud
Dickie Owen appeared in The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, which is listed alongside Zulu in the text.
Source: introduction
13.Which of these film titles is associated with Dickie Owen in the text?
- A.The Desert Tomb
- B.Secrets of the Nile
- C.Chitty Chitty Bang Bangcorrect
- D.The Egyptian King
Dickie Owen is known for his role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Source: introduction
14.How long was the period of public absence for Dickie Owen before his 2011 interview?
- A.A professional sabbatical
- B.A long public absencecorrect
- C.A short absence
- D.A brief hiatus
The text states that Dickie Owen gave an interview after a long public absence.
Source: career section
15.What specific type of company employed Dickie Owen as a radio dispatcher?
- A.A courier company
- B.A logistics firm
- C.A television station
- D.A cab companycorrect
Dickie Owen worked as a radio dispatcher for a cab company after his acting career.
Source: career section
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