The Resume

(February 15, 1894-September 30, 1944)
Character actor who appeared in several comedies in the 1920's, 30's, and 40's
Appeared opposite Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and the Three Stooges

Why he might be annoying:

His characters are often blustery and pompous.
He was a Christian Scientist.
In 1944, he developed an infection that he refused to treat. The infection turned gangrenous and may have triggered the heart attack that claimed his life.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was an extremely talented actor who could play a broad range of roles.
He played several memorable roles opposite some of comedy's biggest stars.
He made a smooth transition from silent movies to talkies.
He possessed a wonderful tenor voice and sometimes participated in off-camera barbershop quartets with fellow actors.

Credit: IbnBorca of Elkabar

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I am a Christian Scientist
• I Died in 1944 (Ranked: 50)
• Look at Me, I'm Using a Cane or Crutches
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Derby
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Tux
• Profiles 4501-4750 (Ranked: 4605)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 46.46% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 94 Votes: 46.81% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 182 Votes: 42.31% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 226 Votes: 41.59% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 493 Votes: 47.26% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 5084 Votes: 35.27% Annoying