The Resume

(September 25, 1903-February 25, 1970)
Born in Daugavpils, Latvia
Birth name was Marcus Rothokowitz
Committed suicide by slashing his wrists with a razor blade at 66

Why he might be annoying:

He dropped out of Yale.
He divorced Edith Sachar because he was jealous of her success as a jeweler.
He continued to drink and smoke despite doctor's orders.
After his death, his daughter and his gallery directors engaged in a lengthy court dispute over paintings and earnings, the Rothko Case.

Why he might not be annoying:

He spoke four languages.
He supported workers' rights and women's reproductive freedom.
Friedrich Nietzsche was one of his biggest influences.
He was forced to change his surname, fearing a backlash against his being Jewish.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 07]
• I am on a U.S. Postage Stamp [R-T]
• I Attended Yale
• I Committed Suicide
• I Died in 1970 (Ranked: 66)
• I'm Depressed [Reportedly Manic/Bi-polar]
• People with Bruce, Marc or Keith in their Names
• Profiles 23751-24000 (Ranked: 23851)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 62.96% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying