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Phil Hartman

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Comedian

The Resume

    (September 24, 1948-May 28, 1998)
    Regular on 'Saturday Night Live (1986-94)'
    Portrayed Bill McNeal on 'NewsRadio'
    Acted in 'Pee Wee's Big Adventure,' 'Greedy,' 'Sgt. Bilko,' 'So I Married an Axe Murderer' and 'Jingle All The Way'
    Impressions include Bill Clinton, Ed McMahon, Burt Reynolds, Phil Donahue, Frankenstein and Frank Sinatra
    Provided voices on 'The Simpsons'

Why he might be annoying:

    His estate alleged that the antidepressant prescription drug Zoloft drove his wife, Brynn, to homicide/suicide. So, they brought a wrongful death lawsuit against Pfizer (manufacturer of Zoloft) exactly one year after the tragedy (May 28, 1999).
    Although there was Zoloft in Brynn's blood, there was also alcohol and cocaine at the time of her death.
    They also are suing her psychiatrist for prescribing Zoloft.
    He was married three times, two ended in divorce and one in murder.
    It is believed that he was having an extra marital affair and was planning to divorce Brynn, which may have effected her rage.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His wife, Brynn Hartman, killed him and herself (May 28, 1998).
    He was a graphic designer who created the 'Crosby, Stills and Nash' logo and the cover of America's Greatest Hits.
    He helped develop the Pee Wee Herman character.
    He had a likeable and distinctive voice.
    He was a Canadian who became an American citizen.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 147 Votes: 34.01% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 330 Votes: 46.97% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 89 Votes: 46.07% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 150 Votes: 41.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 74 Votes: 51.35% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 358 Votes: 49.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 74 Votes: 48.65% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 150 Votes: 49.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 94 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 182 Votes: 48.35% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 266 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 129 Votes: 36.43% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 146 Votes: 32.88% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 276 Votes: 43.84% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 543 Votes: 40.88% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 661 Votes: 42.81% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 1248 Votes: 41.59% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 3411 Votes: 65.44% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 4537 Votes: 35.09% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 86 Votes: 25.58% Annoying