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Henry Gibson

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Comedian

The Resume

    (September 21, 1935-September 14, 2009)
    Birth name is Henry Gibson Bateman
    Acted in 'Goldfish' (2003), 'Commission' (2003), 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' (2002), 'Magnolia' (1999), 'Asylum' (1997), 'Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day' (1996), 'Bio-Dome' (1996), 'Cyber Bandits' (1995), 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' (1990), 'Brenda Starr' (1989), 'Night Visitor' (1989), 'The 'burbs' (1989), 'Switching Channels' (1988), 'Tulips' (1981), 'Blues Brothers' (1980), 'Perfect Couple' (1979), 'Charlotte's Web' (1973), 'Kiss Me, Stupid' (1964) and 'Nutty Professor' (1963)
    Provided the voice of Wilbur the pig in 'Charlotte's Web' (1972) and Bob Jenkins on 'King of the Hill'
    Regular on 'Laugh-In'
    Portrayed Judge Clarence Brown on 'Boston Legal'

Why he might be annoying:

    He sometimes uses the names James Bateman or Olsen Gibson
    He was typecast as a gentle soul.
    One of his 'Laugh-In' characters was a parson who would attack the hippie morality of the 60's.
    His main 'Laugh-In' character was the hippie poet holding an oversized daisy made of feathers.
    His poetry segment on Laugh-In was boring.
    He began his career as a child star.
    He had sad puppy dog eyes.
    He looked like the guy that was always picked on.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He received surprisingly excellent reviews for his role in 'Nashville.' He even received a Golden Globe Nomination.
    He was a US Air Force intelligence officer.
    He did not intend to be a stand up comic until Jerry Lewis found him funny.
    He portrayed three major characters on 'Laugh-In.'

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 80 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 34 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 24 Votes: 79.17% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 246 Votes: 53.25% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 75 Votes: 54.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 54 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 119 Votes: 63.03% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 73 Votes: 63.01% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 134 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 238 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 34.62% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 46.46% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 136 Votes: 48.53% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 250 Votes: 47.20% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 284 Votes: 46.13% Annoying