The Resume

(February 22, 1926-April 15, 1988)
Appeared on British TV series 'Some You Win,' 'Through the Keyhole,' 'Whizzkid's Guide,' 'Kenneth Williams Show,' 'Meanwhile On BBC2,' 'International Cabaret,' 'French Cricket,' 'Saint Joan' and 'Noble Spaniard'
Acted in 'Twice Round the Daffodils' (1962), 'His and Hers' (1961), 'Raising the Wind' (1961), 'Make Mine Mink' (1960) and 'Tommy the Toreador' (1959)
Acted in the 'Carry On' movie series including 'Carry On Emmannuelle' (1978), 'Carry On Behind' (1975), 'Carry On Dick' (1974), 'Carry On Abroad' (1972), 'Carry On Matron' (1972), 'Carry On at Your Convenience' (1971), 'Carry On Henry' (1971), 'Carry On Loving' (1970), 'Carry On Again Doctor' (1969), 'Carry On Camping' (1969), 'Carry On... Up the Khyber' (1968), 'Carry on Doctor' (1967), 'Follow That Camel' (1967), 'Carry On Screaming!' (1966), 'Carry On Cowboy' (1965), 'Carry On Cleo' (1964), 'Carry On Jack' (1964), 'Carry On Spying' (1964), 'Catch As Catch Can' (1964)' (TV), 'Carry On Cruising' (1962), 'Carry On Regardless' (1961), 'Carry On, Constable' (1960), 'Carry On Nurse' (1959), 'Carry On Teacher' (1959) and 'Carry On Sergeant' (1958)

Why he might be annoying:

When his diaries were released, it became apparent that he hated everything and everyone.
He was tortured about his sexuality.
He probably committed suicide, although his death certificate states otherwise.
He had a nasal voice.
He was the son of a hairdresser.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was arguably the best member of the 'Carry On' team.
He was friends with Joe Orton and Kenneth Halliwell and holidayed with them in Morocco.
He performed as Inspector Truscott in Joe Orton's play 'Loot.'
He was left-handed.
He looked after his mother.
He was an avid diary keeper.

Credit: Madame Ash

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ant Eaters/Pinocchios [Big Noses]
• Carry On [Series]
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [February] (Ranked: 2221926)
• Channel 4's 100 Greatest Scary Moments [Britain - October 2003] (Ranked: 30)
• I am Left Handed - Male [Q-Z]
• I Died in 1988 (Ranked: 62)
• I Died on April 15th [Death and Taxes] (Ranked: 1988)
• Opera Singers and Composers
• Profiles 10751-11000 (Ranked: 10774)
• Puppy Dog Eyes
• Redheads - Male
• Shares Washington's Birthday [February 22nd] (Ranked: 1926)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 33 Votes: 12.12% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 105 Votes: 63.81% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 66 Votes: 62.12% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 124 Votes: 71.77% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 106 Votes: 67.92% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 63 Votes: 63.49% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 90 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 132 Votes: 65.91% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 195 Votes: 65.13% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 190 Votes: 46.84% Annoying