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Herk Harvey

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The Resume

    (June 3, 1924-April 3, 1996)
    Birth name is Harold Harvey
    Best known for directing, producing, and acting in 'Carnival of Souls (1962)'
    Directed over 400 educational shorts and documentaries
    Appeared in 'The Day After (1983)'

Why he might be annoying:

    His only feature-length film, 'Carnival of Souls,' was made on a shoe-string budget.
    The film bombed at its original release.
    His educational shorts were sometimes quirky, crude, and showcases of atrocious acting.
    Some of shorts were shown on 'Mystery Science Theater 3000.'
    He referred to the idea of a 'Carnival of Souls' sequel as a 'headache.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He served in the Navy during the Second World War.
    His film 'Carnival of Souls' overcame its meager budget to become an acclaimed cult classic and inspire George Romero to make 'Night of the Living Dead.'
    His appearance in 'Carnival' as a ghostly zombie is still unsettling today.
    He was nominated for an Oscar for a short he made on disabilities.
    He was known for his endless enthusiasm for his film projects.
    His obituary read: 'No matter the size of the project, Harold A. 'Herk' Harvey also gave it his all!'
    He died of pancreatic cancer (1996).

Credit: Ratman


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 42.42% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 57.75% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 133 Votes: 51.13% Annoying