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Eugene Landy

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The Resume

    (November 26, 1934-March 22, 2006)
    Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Psychiatrist
    Best known for his controversial treatment of Beach Boy Brian Wilson (1975-76,1983-92)
    Other clients included Alice Cooper, Richard Harris, Rod Steiger and Maureen McCormick
    Portrayed by Paul Giamatti in the film ‘Love and Mercy’ (2014)

Why he might be annoying:

    He micromanaged Wilson’s life.
    In addition to being Wilson’s therapist, he also became his business manager, songwriting partner, and executive producer of the album ‘Brian Wilson’ (1988).
    Critics said he used Wilson to satisfy his own show-biz ambitions.
    Russ Titleman, co-producer of ‘Brian Wilson,’ called him disruptive and ‘anti-creative.’
    He convinced Wilson to revise his will and leave him 70% of his estate.
    The California Medical Board filed seven charges of ethics violations against him, including improperly prescribing drugs and having sexual relations with a female patient (1988).
    He surrendered his psychiatric license, but continued treating Wilson until a 1992 court order banned him from contacting the singer.
    Wilson later commented, ‘I thought he was my friend, but he was a very fucked-up man.’

Why he might not be annoying:

    He served in the Peace Corps and was a drug counselor in Los Angeles.
    He helped Wilson fight depression, give up illegal drugs, and lose weight.
    Beach Boys biographer Peter Ames Carlin said he ‘knocked [Wilson] off of what was a suicidal death spiral in the early 80s.’
    Wilson said, ‘I still feel that there was benefit. I try to overlook the bad stuff, and be thankful for what he taught me.’

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying