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Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:21 am
by Vandal
Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:45 am
by Beebs52
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness D
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper D
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich A
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can A
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It D
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull D
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies D
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind A
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line D
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street A
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line A
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady D
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray A
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything D
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It A
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:32 am
by littlebeast13
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness - A
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper - D
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich - D
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can - A
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It - D
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull - D
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies - A
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind - A
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line - D
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street - A
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line - D
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady - D
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray - A
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything - D
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It - A
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:57 am
by BackInTex
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness :Alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper :Dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich :Alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can :Alive
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It :Dead
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6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull :Dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies :Dead
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind :Dead
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line :Dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street :Alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line :Alive
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady :Dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray :Dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything :Dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It :Alive
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:00 am
by BackInTex
Dang! So close. Call me BackInTexTech.
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:18 am
by kroxquo
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness Alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper Dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich Alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull Dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies Alive
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind Dead
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line Dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street Alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line Alive
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady Alive
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray Dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything Dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It Alive
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:24 am
by franktangredi
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
ALIVE
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper
ALIVE
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich
ALIVE
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
ALIVE
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
DEAD AND ROTTING
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
DEAD
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies
DEAD
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
DEAD
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
DEAD
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street
ALIVE
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line
DEAD
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady
DEAD
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray
DEAD
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything
DEAD
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It
ALIVE
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:47 am
by Ritterskoop
[quote="Vandal"]Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness ALIVE
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper ALIVE
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich ALIVE
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can DEAD
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It DEAD
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull DEAD
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies DEAD
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind DEAD
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line DEAD
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street DEAD
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line DEAD
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady ALIVE
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray DEAD
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything DEAD
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It ALIVE
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor[/quote]
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:11 am
by a1mamacat
Vandal wrote:Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the
current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness D
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper A
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich D
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can A
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It D
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull D
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies D
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind D
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line D
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street A
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line A
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady D
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray A
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything D
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It A
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the
current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:55 am
by wbtravis007
[quote="Vandal"]Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness Alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can alive
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies dead
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind alive
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line dead
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It alive
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor[/quote]
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:20 am
by jarnon
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness Alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper Dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich Alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can Alive
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It Dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull Alive
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies Dead (BTW it's been a bad year for heroes of real-life spy thrillers. Tony Mendez, portrayed by Ben Affleck in Argo, and Rafi Eitan, played by Nick Kroll in Operation Finale, have recent RIP posts.)
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind Dead
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line Dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street Alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line Alive
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady Dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray Dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything Dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It Alive
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:11 pm
by Hotseat Or Bust!
1.) Alive, 2.) Dead, 3.) Alive, 4.) Alive, 5.) Dead, 6.) Dead, 7.) Dead, 8.) Dead, 9.) Dead, 10.) Alive, 11.) Dead, 12.) Dead, 13.) Dead, 14.) Dead, 15.) Alive.
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:23 pm
by Catfish
[quote="Vandal"]Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
Alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper
Dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich
Alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
Alive
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
Dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
Dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies
Alive
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
Alive
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
Dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street
Alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line
Dead
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady
Dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray
Dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything
Dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It
Alive
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor[/quote]
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:30 pm
by mikehardware
Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happiness Alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper Dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich Alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can Dead
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It Dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull Dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies Dead
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind Alive
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line Dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street Alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line Dead
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady Alive
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray Dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything Dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It Alive
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:29 pm
by mellytu74
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
1. Chris Gardener - ALIVE
2. Chris Kyle - DEAD
3. Erin Brockovich - ALIVE
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., - DEAD
5. Ike Turner - DEAD
6. Jake LaMotta - DEAD
7. James B. Donovan - DEAD
8. John Nash - DEAD
9. Johnny Cash - DEAD
10. Jordan Belfort - ALIVE
11. June Carter Cash - ALIVE
12. Margaret Thatcher - DEAD
13. Ray Charles - DEAD
14. Stephen Hawking - DEAD
15. Tina Turner - ALIVE
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:24 pm
by T_Bone0806
Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper
dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich
alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
alive
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies
alive
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
dead
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street
alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line
dead
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady
dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray
dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything
dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It
alive
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:21 pm
by Lizbit
Vandal wrote:Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness -- Alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper -- Alive
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich -- Alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can -- Alive
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It -- Alive
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull -- Alive
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies -- Alive
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind -- Alive
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line -- Alive
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street -- Alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line -- Alive
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady -- Alive
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray -- Alive
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything -- Alive
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It -- Alive
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:59 pm
by Earl the Squirrel
Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper
dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich
alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
alive
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies
alive
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
dead
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street
alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line
dead
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady
dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray
dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything
dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It
alive
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:57 pm
by Estonut
Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness - A
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper - D
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich - A
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can - A (I just saw a regional production of "Catch Me If You Can: The Musical" on Saturday. The first act was a bit long, but, all in all, it was a fun play.
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It - D
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull - D
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies - A
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind - D
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line - D
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street - A
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line - D
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady - D
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray - D
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything - D
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It - A
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:37 am
by A Non E. Muss
Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
alive
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper
dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich
alive
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
dead
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies
alive
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
alive
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street
alive
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line
dead
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady
dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray
dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything
dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It
alive
PS #1 I know not all of these are technically biopics. Carry on.
PS #2 Remember: It's the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
PS #3 Peter Scolari! Remember him? He was on "Bosom Buddies" with that other guy. BTW, he's still alive (& so is that other guy). 
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:39 am
by silverscreenselect
1. ALIVE
2. DEAD (In the movie and real life)
3. ALIVE
4. ALIVE
5. DEAD
6. ALIVE
7. DEAD
8. DEAD (and reported by me on this Bored)
9. DEAD
10. ALIVE
11. DEAD
12. DEAD
13. DEAD
14. DEAD
15. ALIVE (you should have used them in your musical duos game)
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:37 am
by Vandal
Answers and points:
Dead or Alive?
Event 12
April 9, 2019
The Topic is Biopic
Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?
Note: Looking for the current status of the real-life person, not the actor
1. Chris Gardener, portrayed by Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
Alive!
2. Chris Kyle, portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper
dead
3. Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich
Alive!
4. Frank Abagnale, Jr., portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me if You Can
Alive!
5. Ike Turner, portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do With It
dead
6. Jake LaMotta, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull
dead
7. James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies
dead
8. John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
dead
9. Johnny Cash, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line
dead
10. Jordan Belfort, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street
Alive!
11. June Carter Cash, portrayed by Reece Witherspoon in Walk the Line
dead
12. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady
dead
13. Ray Charles, portrayed by Jamie Foxx in Ray
dead
14. Stephen Hawking, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything
dead
15. Tina Turner, portrayed by Angela Bassett in What's Love Got to Do With It
Alive!
points:
hottie ~~ 15 << Perfect!
earl ~~ 14
esto ~~ 14
sss ~~ 14
wbtravis ~~ 14
tangredi ~~ 14
tbone ~~ 14
BiT ~~ 14
melly ~~ 13
catfish ~~ 13
mikehardware ~~ 13
jarnon ~~ 13
a non ~~ 12
beebs ~~ 11
lb ~~ 11
skoop ~~ 11
krox ~~ 10
saucy ~~ 10
lizbit ~~ 5
Re: Dead or Alive? Event 12
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:10 am
by Estonut
silverscreenselect wrote:2. DEAD (In the movie and real life)
Can you name anyone who is dead in their biopic and alive in real life?