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Bobby Van

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The Resume

    (December 6, 1928-July 31, 1980)
    Born in The Bronx, New York
    Starred in the films 'The Affairs of Dobie Gillis,' 'Because You're Mine,' 'Lost Horizon' and 'Kiss Me, Kate'
    Starred in the Broadway musicals 'No, No, Nanette,' 'Alive and Kicking,' 'On Your Toes' and 'Doctor Jazz'
    Hosted the game shows 'Showoffs,' 'Fun Factory' and 'Make Me Laugh'
    Real name is Robert Jack Stein

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a song and dance man years after that kind of entertainment went out of style.
    His second wife was seventeen years younger than him.
    His career slumped in the 1960's, and he wound up choreographing Jerry Lewis movies and had a recurring role in Mickey Rooney's failed sitcom.
    He hosted several short-lived game shows in the 1970's.
    He took his stage name from a poster of Van Johnson his sister had on her wall.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Many believe if he had been around years earlier, he would have been a much bigger star.
    His parents were vaudeville actors.
    Despite being known as a 'song and dance man,' he never took dancing lessons.
    He continued working after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, right up to just weeks before his death.
    He was nominated for a Tony for his role in 'No, No, Nanette.'
    He was a friends with Mickey Rooney and frequently worked with him.

Credit: Diplomat


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 87 Votes: 43.68% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 120 Votes: 47.50% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 54 Votes: 66.67% Annoying