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Filmmaker Barry Levinson was born Barry Lee Levinson on April 6, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Answer: True
This statement is factually accurate according to the provided biographical details, confirming Barry Levinson's birth name, date, and place of origin.
Barry Levinson's father, Irvin Levinson, was a successful actor in Hollywood.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson's father, Irvin Levinson, was engaged in the furniture and appliance business, not acting in Hollywood.
Barry Levinson pursued legal studies before focusing on broadcast journalism at university.
Answer: True
According to the provided information, Barry Levinson briefly attended legal studies before concentrating on broadcast journalism at American University.
What is Barry Levinson's full birth name?
Answer: Barry Lee Levinson
According to the provided biographical information, Barry Levinson's full birth name is Barry Lee Levinson.
In which U.S. state was Barry Levinson born?
Answer: Maryland
The source material confirms that Barry Levinson was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
What was Barry Levinson's father's occupation?
Answer: Furniture and appliance dealer
According to the provided biographical details, Barry Levinson's father, Irvin Levinson, worked in the furniture and appliance business.
Which educational institution did Barry Levinson attend for his studies in broadcast journalism?
Answer: American University
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson studied broadcast journalism at American University in Washington, D.C., after attending Baltimore Junior College.
How many children does Barry Levinson have, according to the source?
Answer: Three
The provided source material states that Barry Levinson has three children.
Early in his career, Barry Levinson shared an apartment in Los Angeles with future actor Tom Cruise.
Answer: False
The source material states that Barry Levinson shared an apartment with George Jung early in his Los Angeles career, not Tom Cruise.
Barry Levinson commenced his television writing career by contributing to sketch comedy programs such as 'The Carol Burnett Show'.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that Barry Levinson began his writing career for television variety shows, including 'The Carol Burnett Show'.
Barry Levinson was a co-writer for the Mel Brooks film 'Blazing Saddles'.
Answer: False
According to the source material, Barry Levinson co-wrote the Mel Brooks films 'Silent Movie' (1976) and 'High Anxiety' (1977), not 'Blazing Saddles'.
Barry Levinson received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1974 and 1975.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate; Barry Levinson was recognized with two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in the years 1974 and 1975.
Who did Barry Levinson share an apartment with early in his Los Angeles career, a figure later depicted in the film 'Blow'?
Answer: George Jung
According to the provided information, Barry Levinson shared an apartment with George Jung early in his career in Los Angeles. Jung was later the subject of the film 'Blow'.
Barry Levinson contributed writing to which Mel Brooks film released in 1977?
Answer: High Anxiety
The source material confirms that Barry Levinson co-wrote the screenplay for the Mel Brooks film 'High Anxiety', released in 1977.
In which years did Barry Levinson win Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series?
Answer: 1974 and 1975
Barry Levinson received Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in the years 1974 and 1975.
What was Barry Levinson's contribution to the 1979 film '...And Justice for All'?
Answer: Co-wrote the script
Barry Levinson served as a co-writer for the screenplay of the 1979 film '...And Justice for All'.
Barry Levinson received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for his directorial debut film, 'Diner'.
Answer: True
The provided source material confirms that Barry Levinson earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for his directorial debut, 'Diner'.
'Diner' was the sole film directed by Barry Levinson that was set in Baltimore.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that 'Diner' was the first of four films directed by Barry Levinson set in Baltimore; others include 'Tin Men', 'Avalon', and 'Liberty Heights'.
Barry Levinson directed Robert Redford in the science fiction film 'Contact'.
Answer: False
The source material specifies that Barry Levinson directed Robert Redford in the period baseball drama 'The Natural', not the science fiction film 'Contact'.
Robin Williams portrayed Adrian Cronauer in Barry Levinson's 1987 war comedy 'Good Morning, Vietnam'.
Answer: True
This statement is correct; Robin Williams starred as Adrian Cronauer in Barry Levinson's 1987 film 'Good Morning, Vietnam'.
For which film did Barry Levinson receive his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay?
Answer: Diner
Barry Levinson received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for his directorial debut film, 'Diner'.
Which of the following films directed by Barry Levinson is NOT set in Baltimore?
Answer: The Natural
While 'Tin Men', 'Liberty Heights', and 'Avalon' are set in Baltimore, 'The Natural' is not identified as being set in the city in the provided source material.
In what year did Barry Levinson direct the period baseball drama 'The Natural'?
Answer: 1984
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson directed the period baseball drama 'The Natural' in 1984.
Which actor starred as Adrian Cronauer in Barry Levinson's 1987 film 'Good Morning, Vietnam'?
Answer: Robin Williams
Robin Williams portrayed the character Adrian Cronauer in Barry Levinson's 1987 film 'Good Morning, Vietnam'.
Barry Levinson secured the Academy Award for Best Director for his work on the film 'Bugsy'.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film 'Rain Man', not 'Bugsy'.
The film 'Rain Man', starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, garnered four Academy Awards and the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate; 'Rain Man' received four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and was honored with the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
The historical crime drama 'Bugsy', directed by Barry Levinson, earned ten Academy Award nominations.
Answer: True
The provided source confirms that the critically acclaimed film 'Bugsy', directed by Barry Levinson, received ten Academy Award nominations.
In 'Wag the Dog', Barry Levinson directed Dustin Hoffman alongside Robert De Niro in a narrative concerning a staged political scandal.
Answer: True
This statement accurately describes the premise of 'Wag the Dog', directed by Barry Levinson, which features Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro in a story about a fabricated war to influence an election.
Barry Levinson won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing in 1988 for 'Rain Man'.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate; Barry Levinson received the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing in 1988 for his work on 'Rain Man'.
'Wag the Dog' received the Silver Bear â Grand Jury Prize at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate; 'Wag the Dog', directed by Barry Levinson, was awarded the Silver Bear â Special Jury Prize at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.
Barry Levinson won the Academy Award for Best Director for which 1988 film?
Answer: Rain Man
Barry Levinson received the Academy Award for Best Director in 1988 for his work on the critically acclaimed film 'Rain Man'.
Besides Best Director, what other major Academy Award did 'Rain Man' win?
Answer: Best Picture
In addition to Best Director, 'Rain Man' also won the Academy Award for Best Picture, among its four total wins.
The film 'Bugsy', directed by Levinson, received how many Academy Award nominations?
Answer: 10
The critically acclaimed film 'Bugsy', directed by Barry Levinson, earned a total of ten Academy Award nominations.
What was the central theme of the political satire 'Wag the Dog', directed by Barry Levinson?
Answer: A staged phony war to influence an election
The political satire 'Wag the Dog', directed by Barry Levinson, centers on the theme of a staged phony war created to distract from a presidential election scandal.
For which film did Barry Levinson win the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing?
Answer: Rain Man
Barry Levinson received the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing for his work on the film 'Rain Man'.
What award did 'Wag the Dog' win at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival?
Answer: Silver Bear â Special Jury Prize
The film 'Wag the Dog' received the Silver Bear â Special Jury Prize at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.
Barry Levinson co-founded the production company 'Levinson Pictures' with director Steven Spielberg.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson co-founded the production company 'Baltimore Pictures' with Mark Johnson, not 'Levinson Pictures' with Steven Spielberg.
Barry Levinson served as an executive producer for the acclaimed HBO television series 'The Sopranos'.
Answer: False
The provided information lists Barry Levinson as an executive producer for 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and the HBO series 'Oz', but not 'The Sopranos'.
Barry Levinson directed the initial two episodes of the 2021 Hulu miniseries 'Dopesick'.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate; Barry Levinson served as a co-executive producer and directed the first two episodes of the 2021 Hulu miniseries 'Dopesick'.
The 2025 film directed by Barry Levinson is titled 'The Survivor'.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that 'The Alto Knights' is the film directed by Barry Levinson scheduled for release in 2025. 'The Survivor' was released in 2021.
Barry Levinson won an Emmy Award for directing the 'Homicide: Life on the Street' episode titled 'The City That Never Sleeps'.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson won a Primetime Emmy Award for directing the 'Homicide: Life on the Street' episode titled 'Gone for Goode', not 'The City That Never Sleeps'.
The inaugural production of Barry Levinson's company, 'Baltimore Pictures', was the film 'Diner'.
Answer: False
According to the source material, the first production of 'Baltimore Pictures', the company co-founded by Barry Levinson and Mark Johnson, was the film 'Avalon', not 'Diner'.
Barry Levinson directed Al Pacino in the 2014 film 'The Humbling'.
Answer: True
This statement is accurate; Barry Levinson directed Al Pacino in the 2014 film 'The Humbling'.
Barry Levinson had an uncredited role as a judge in the television series 'The Wire'.
Answer: False
The source material states that Barry Levinson had an uncredited role as a judge in the TV series 'The Jury', not 'The Wire'.
Barry Levinson co-founded the film production company 'Baltimore Pictures' with which partner?
Answer: Mark Johnson
Barry Levinson partnered with producer Mark Johnson to establish the film production company 'Baltimore Pictures'.
Which HBO prison drama series did Barry Levinson serve as executive producer for?
Answer: Oz
Through his television production company, Barry Levinson served as an executive producer for the HBO prison drama series 'Oz'.
In the 2021 Hulu miniseries 'Dopesick', what was Barry Levinson's primary role?
Answer: Co-executive producer and director of first two episodes
Barry Levinson's role in the 2021 Hulu miniseries 'Dopesick' included serving as a co-executive producer and directing its initial two episodes.
Which film listed in Barry Levinson's filmography is scheduled for release in 2025?
Answer: The Alto Knights
The film 'The Alto Knights' is listed in Barry Levinson's filmography as being scheduled for release in 2025.
Barry Levinson won a Primetime Emmy Award for directing which episode of 'Homicide: Life on the Street'?
Answer: Gone for Goode
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson won a Primetime Emmy Award for directing the 'Homicide: Life on the Street' episode titled 'Gone for Goode'.
Barry Levinson directed Bill Murray in which 2015 film?
Answer: Rock the Kasbah
Barry Levinson directed Bill Murray in the 2015 film 'Rock the Kasbah'.
What is the name of the film production company Barry Levinson co-founded with Mark Johnson?
Answer: Baltimore Pictures
Barry Levinson co-founded the film production company 'Baltimore Pictures' with Mark Johnson.
Barry Levinson's debut novel, 'Sixty-Six', published in 2003, is set in New York City during the 1970s.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson's novel 'Sixty-Six', published in 2003, is semi-autobiographical and set in Baltimore during the 1960s, not New York City in the 1970s.
In 2010, Barry Levinson was honored with the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement by the Directors Guild of America.
Answer: False
The source material states that Barry Levinson received the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement in 2010 from the Writers Guild of America, not the Directors Guild of America.
Barry Levinson received the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay for the film 'Tin Men'.
Answer: False
The provided source indicates that Barry Levinson won the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay for 'Diner', not 'Tin Men'.
Barry Levinson received the Austin Film Festival's Distinguished Screenwriter Award in 2004.
Answer: True
The provided source confirms that Barry Levinson was honored with the Austin Film Festival's Distinguished Screenwriter Award in 2004.
Barry Levinson's semi-autobiographical novel 'Sixty-Six' is set in which city during the 1960s?
Answer: Baltimore
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson's novel 'Sixty-Six' is set in Baltimore during the 1960s.
What lifetime achievement award did Barry Levinson receive from the Writers Guild of America in 2010?
Answer: The Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
In 2010, Barry Levinson was honored with the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, which is the lifetime achievement award presented by the Writers Guild of America.
Barry Levinson's professional career spans the period from 1970 to 2021.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that Barry Levinson's career has been active from 1970 to the present, implying it extends beyond 2021, as evidenced by projects like 'Dopesick' (2021) and a scheduled 2025 film.
What are Barry Levinson's primary occupations as listed in the source?
Answer: Director, Screenwriter, Producer
The source material lists Barry Levinson's primary occupations as Director, Screenwriter, and Producer.