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James O'Neill

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Actor

The Resume

    (November 15, 1849-August 10, 1920)
    Portrayed Edmond Dantes in 'The Count of Monte Cristo, 'Jesus in 'The Passion Play,' Pierre in 'The Two Orphans,' Othello in 'Othello,' D'Artagnan in 'The Three Musketeers'
    Father of Eugene O'Neill.

Why he might be annoying:

    He is mainly remembered for being the father of Eugene O'Neill.
    He sold out his talent by playing one role for almost his entire career (Edmond Dantes in 'The Count of Monte Cristo').
    He was fined $50 for sacrilegious behavior for his performance as Jesus in 'The Passion Play.'
    He was a miser.
    Both his sons were hopeless alcoholics.
    He married a devout Catholic who was so unhappy with his theatrical lifestyle that she became a morphine addict.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Eugene O'Neill based the part of James Tyrone in 'Long Days Journey Into Night' after him.
    He made a fortune from his appearances in 'The Count of Monte Cristo.'
    Until he started playing nothing but Edmond Dantes, he was considered the most promising young actor in America.
    When he played Othello opposite Edwin Booth's Iago, Booth said: 'that young man plays Othello better than I ever did.'

Credit: Professor Moriarty


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 89 Votes: 44.94% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 57 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 89 Votes: 59.55% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 163 Votes: 62.58% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 147 Votes: 51.70% Annoying