The Resume

(December 20, 1912-July 24, 1989)
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Birth name was Frederick Ernest Morrison
Original member of the 'Our Gang' troupe (1922-24)
Portrayed Scruno in the East Side Kids films (1940-41)

Why he might be annoying:

He began in show biz as an infant.
Before being dubbed 'Sunshine Sammy' he was billed as 'Sambo,' 'Little Sambo' and 'Smiling Sambo.'
Hal Roach originally planned to star him in his own series of comedy shorts, but only one film was made.
After World War II, he turned down an offer to star in the Bowery Boy films.

Why he might not be annoying:

When he signed with Roach, he became the first black actor with a long-term Hollywood contract.
Between his stints with Our Gang and the East Side Kids, he had a successful vaudeville career.
He led the standing ovation when Hal Roach received his lifetime achievement Oscar (1984).
He commented, 'I was the first black personality to be featured in fan magazines and the first black to be a millionaire because of the movies. My family is close and very loving with each other.... I fall asleep every night of my life counting my many, many blessings.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Born in New Orleans, Louisiana
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 16]
• Child Stars [1900s and 1910s]
• Child Stars [1920s]
• Dead End Kids/East Side Kids/Bowery Boys
• Film Pioneers [Silent Era]
• I Died in 1989 (Ranked: 76)
• I Was a Child Star
• I'm Buried at Inglewood Memorial Park [Calif]
• Known By a Middle Name
• My Nickname is Part of My Name [M-Z]
• Our Gang [Little Rascals]
• Profiles 24251-24500 (Ranked: 24333)
• Served in World War II

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 75 Votes: 49.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying