The Resume

(May 24, 1949- )
Won the 2001 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Iris)
Best known for his roles in 'Topsy-Turvy,' 'Bridget Jones's Diary,' 'Moulin Rouge' and 'Iris'

Why he might be annoying:

He grew up in a family of amateur actors.
He has been quoted as saying: 'As an actor, I'm quite prepared to look silly. I don't mind looking a complete jerk.'
He called current British films 'shallow,' despite being best known in Britain.
Despite winning the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award (2001) for 'Iris,' most people in America still don't know his name.

Why he might not be annoying:

He won a place at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, from where he graduated (1972).
He was an accomplished stage actor before making it in film.
He is a recognizable face in modern film.
He won an Academy Award for his role in Iris.

Credit: Jet

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 50 Greatest British Actors [Channel 4] (Ranked: 23)
• BAFTA - Best Supporting Actor Winners (Ranked: 2002)
• BAFTA - Best TV Actor Winners (Ranked: 2007)
• Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners (Ranked: 2001)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [May] (Ranked: 5241949)
• Doctor Who
• Golden Globe: Best Performance by a Supporting Actor (Ranked: 2001)
• Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor [TV - Movie or Mini-Series] (Ranked: 2007)
• Harry Potter [Series]
• I am a Quaker
• I Portrayed Richard Nixon
• Indiana Jones [Series]
• Jet's Profiles [Series 1]
• National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor (Ranked: 2001)
• Nostalgia Critic’s Top 12 Best Santa Clauses (Ranked: 6)
• Profiles 3751-4000 (Ranked: 3960)
• Terry Gilliam Films
• Twins

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 51 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 84 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 49 Votes: 55.10% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 48.78% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 63 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 128 Votes: 50.78% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 172 Votes: 52.91% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 269 Votes: 52.42% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 599 Votes: 47.25% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1822 Votes: 41.55% Annoying