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George Arliss

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Actor

The Resume

    (April 10, 1868-February 5, 1946)
    Birth name was George Augustus Andrews
    Won the 1929/30 Oscar for Best Actor (Disraeli)
    Acted in 'Old English,' 'The House of Rothchild,' 'Dr. Syn,' 'Voltaire,' and 'The Green Goddess'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is not remembered for anything other than winning an Oscar.
    His trademark was wearing a monocle.
    He was often billed as 'Mr. George Arliss.'
    During a court appearance, he described himself as 'the world's greatest living actor.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He won an Oscar.
    The year he won the Oscar, he was also nominated for 'The Green Goddess.'
    Green Goddess salad dressing was named in tribute to him.
    He was elected first president of the Episcopal Actors' Guild.
    He made both a silent and a sound version of 'Disraeli.'
    He played 'Disraeli' on the stage in America and England.

Credit: Jon Mullich


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 62 Votes: 45.16% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 67 Votes: 55.22% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 102 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 166 Votes: 63.86% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 239 Votes: 64.44% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 551 Votes: 63.70% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 749 Votes: 64.89% Annoying