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Craig Zadan

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Producer

The Resume

    (April 15, 1949-August 20, 2018)
    Born in Miami, Florida
    Producer, writer, and director
    Notable credits include 'footloose,' 'Chicago,' 'Hairspray,' and 'Smash'
    Co-produced the 85th Academy Awards ceremony with Neil Meron (2013)

Why he might be annoying:

    He and his producer partner Neil Meron have a reputation of being egomaniacal.
    He threw a lavish inauguration ball dinner for New York City mayor Edward Koch.
    The 2013 Oscars, which they produced, drew a mixed bag of reviews with some complaining of the chose of host Seth MacFarlane.
    Many television reviewers thought the musical numbers tribute at the 2013 Oscars was a bit smug because because it featured an overly long segment of the musical 'Chicago.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a writer for 'New York' magazine.
    He co-produced a tribute to Broadway musical composer Stephen Sondheim.
    He is openly gay.
    Despite the mixed reviews for the 2013 Oscars, the telecast garnered high ratings.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 69 Votes: 53.62% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying