The Resume

(March 24, 1965- )
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Portrayed Dr. Chris Taub on the medical drama series 'House'
Acted in the films 'As Good as It Gets,' 'Showtime,' 'Good Night and Good Luck,' 'Transformers,' and 'Live Free or Die Hard'
Appeared on the television series 'Boston Legal,' 'Criminal Minds,' 'Entourage,' 'NYPD Blue,' and 'Oz'

Why he might be annoying:

His nickname is Jake Trout for some unknown reason.
He talks with a subtle nasal voice.
He is often typecast as smart-ass characters.
He did commercials for Nextel Communications and Diet Pepsi Twist.

Why he might not be annoying:

He and future 'House' co-star Lisa Edelstein appeared in the film 'As Good As It Gets.'
His father was a Chicago television news anchor.
He is an alumnus of both Juilliard and Brown University.

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Actors Appearing in Hallmark Movies
• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 12]
• Coolest Jews in Hollywood
• Entourage & Guest Stars
• Hebrew Hunks
• House MD
• I am from Chicago
• I Attended Brown
• I Attended Juilliard
• I Portrayed a Doctor on TV
• Nasal Voices
• Profiles 34001-34250 (Ranked: 34103)
• Scrubs - Guest Stars

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 75 Votes: 42.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying