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Michael Giacchino

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The Resume

    (October 10, 1967- )
    Born in Riverside Township, New Jersey
    Film and television music composer and director
    Film credits include 'Ratatouille' (2007), 'Star Trek' (2009), and 'Up' (2009)
    Television credits include 'Alias' and '<13600 Lost'

Why he might be annoying:

    He got his start by composing music for video games.
    People have trouble spelling and pronouncing his last name.
    He lost his first Oscar nomination in 2008.
    Nepotism for J.J. Abrams is evident in the fact that he composed music for Abram's series 'Alias' and 'Lost' while he did the original score for 'Star Trek.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    As an eight year old, he said that he would often make home movies and create music to accompany them.
    He has a dynamic taste of musical tones ranging from dark and terrifying to lighthearted and uplifting.
    He is well loved by sci-fi nerds.
    He is one of only a few people to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, and an Oscar.
    He encouraged children to 'follow their dreams' in a very short, yet passionate, speech after he won the 2010 Oscar for Best Original Score ('Up').
    He was the musical director for the 2009 Oscars.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 88 Votes: 47.73% Annoying