The Resume

(July 6, 1922-May 8, 2016)
Born in Los Angeles, California
Acted in the television series 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' 'Gunsmoke,' 'Leave it to Beaver,' 'Love, American Style,' and 'Perry Mason'

Why he might be annoying:

He appeared in various television series, yet he has very little name recognition.
He served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1979 until 1981.
Many of his earliest roles went uncredited.
He did voice work for several animated shows.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was also a composer, pianist and singer.
He was only one of two actors to appear in both the 1967 film 'In the Heat of the Night' and its television adaptation.
He appeared in episodes of Star Trek and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.'
His portrayal of Martin Lane on 'The Patty Duke Show' was ranked number 39 on 'TV Guide's Greatest TV Dads.'

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alfred Hitchcock Presents [L-Z]
• Appeared on PBS' American Masters
• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 15]
• Gremlins [Film Series]
• I am an Angelino [Residents of Los Angeles]
• I Attended the Hollywood Premiere of ‘Giant’ [October 17, 1956]
• I Attended UCLA
• I Died in 2016 (Ranked: 93)
• Profiles 37001-37250 (Ranked: 37067)
• Roseanne - Guest Stars
• Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Presidents
• Singin' in the Rain [1952]
• St. Elsewhere
• Star Trek
• Suite Life of Zack and Cody [includes Guest Stars]
• TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Dads [Actors] (Ranked: 39)
• White Men Loved by Blacks

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 21 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 71 Votes: 45.07% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 185 Votes: 57.84% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 26.92% Annoying