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Anne Meara

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Comedienne

The Resume

    (September 20, 1929-May 23, 2015)
    Born in Brooklyn, New York
    Featured in 'Through an Open Window,' 'The Fish in the Bathtub,' 'The Daytrippers,' 'Kiss of Death,' 'Heavyweights,' 'Reality Bites,' 'Awakenings,' 'The Boys From Brazil' and 'Fame'
    Recurring roles on 'Archie Bunker's Place,' 'Rhoda,' 'Alf,' 'Murphy Brown' and 'All My Children'
    She and her husband, Jerry Stiller formed the comedy team 'Stiller and Meara'
    Mother of Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller
    Nominated for a TONY for her role in 'Anna Karina'

Why she might be annoying:

    Despite having four Emmy and one TONY nominations, she never won.
    She considered herself a comedienne, yet mostly chose dramatic roles.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was married over 60 years to the same man, Jerry Stiller (1954).
    She was left handed.
    She was born in New York City.
    She was a character actress.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 46 Votes: 69.57% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 89 Votes: 44.94% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 81 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 52 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 42 Votes: 73.81% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 159 Votes: 61.01% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 47 Votes: 38.30% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 93 Votes: 32.26% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 164 Votes: 43.90% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 212 Votes: 43.87% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 550 Votes: 42.18% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 404 Votes: 43.07% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 620 Votes: 44.84% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1647 Votes: 50.15% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 228 Votes: 35.53% Annoying