Dead or Alive? Event 12

[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

[Beebs52]

Spoiler

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

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

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

[BackInTex]

Spoiler

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 :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

[BackInTex]

Dang! So close. Call me BackInTexTech.

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

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

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

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

[Ritterskoop]

Spoiler

[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]

[a1mamacat]

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

Spoiler

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

[wbtravis007]

Spoiler

[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]

[jarnon]

Spoiler

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

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

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.

[Catfish]

Spoiler

[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]

[mikehardware]

Spoiler

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

[mellytu74]

Are the following people who were subjects of popular biopics dead or alive?

Spoiler

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

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

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

[Lizbit]

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

Spoiler

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

[Earl the Squirrel]

Spoiler

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

[Estonut]

Spoiler

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

[A Non E. Muss]

Spoiler

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).

[silverscreenselect]

Spoiler

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)

[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

[Estonut]

Spoiler

2. DEAD (In the movie and real life)

Spoiler

Can you name anyone who is dead in their biopic and alive in real life?