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Howard Duff

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Actor

The Resume

    (November 24, 1913-July 8, 1990)
    Born in Bremerton, Washington
    Died in Santa Barbara, California
    Starred in 'Naked City,' 'Kramer vs. Kramer' and 'No Way Out'
    Passed away from a heart attack at 76

Why he might be annoying:

    His middle name was 'Green.'
    During his stormy romance with Ava Gardner, he got her pregnant, arranging for her to have an abortion, which was badly botched (1948).
    In 1984, he divorced Ida Lupino after thirty-three years of marriage.
    During his older years, he starred in 1980s high drama fare like 'Dallas,' 'Dynasty' and 'Flamingo.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    Besides Ava, he dated other dazzling Hollywood starlets such as Piper Laurie and Yvonne De Carlo.
    He served in the Air Force during World War II.
    His daughter with Ida Lupino was born so tiny at birth she nearly died in 1952.
    He was a success on TV, stage, film and radio.
    He was praised for his mix of virility and vulnerability.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 69 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 57 Votes: 56.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 118 Votes: 55.08% Annoying