Question

A taxi driver mistakenly claims that this title character portrayed a jewel thief. This character disguises himself with an “I heart New York” hat to cut in line at JM Inc. The carrot-juice-drinking 105-year-old Dr. Lester has a private museum dedicated to this character. With the help of his wife Maxine, this character makes a career change to become a successful (*) puppeteer. (10[1])The entire menu is replaced with this title character's name in a scene that cuts to him falling (10[1])near the New Jersey Turnpike. Craig Schwartz runs a business in the filing office of a certain 7-and-a-halfth floor that allows people to experience living 15 minutes as (10[1])this actor by passing through a portal. For 10 points, a 1999 Spike Jonze film starring John Cusack is titled for “Being” what actor? ■END■ (10[1])

Back to tossups

Buzzes

Summary