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Al Molinaro

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Actor

The Resume

    (June 24, 1919-October 30, 2015)
    Resided in Glendale, California
    Appeared in Weezer's 'Buddy Holly' video
    Famed as both Al Delvecchio on 'Happy Days' and it's spin-off 'Joanie Loves Chachi' and 'Murray the Cop' Greshler on 'The Odd Couple'
    Portrayed Agent 44 on 'Get Smart' and Joe Alberghetti on 'Family Man'
    Acted in 'Gridlock' (1980), 'Freaky Friday' (1976), 'Mayday at 40,000 Feet!' (1976) and 'It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman' (1975)

Why he might be annoying:

    He appeared in over three dozen commercials.
    He was the spokesperson for Encore frozen food (2004).
    Two of his brothers entered politics.
    He was divorced.
    He played the ukelele.
    TV Guide incorrectly labeled him a 'one minute success.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    His sad droopy face looked like a basset hound.
    He was an Italian who could easily play the role of either an Italian or a Jew.
    He was accidentally cast in his first TV role on 'Green Acres' when the producer thought he was someone else.
    He took an acting class with Penny Marshall. Her brother Garry was so impressed by him that he cast him on 'The Odd Couple,' 'Laverne & Shirley' and 'Happy Days.'
    His nose was used as a comedic prop. Many times on the 'Odd Couple' they would just open the door and the only thing visible was his nose. It usually got uproarious laughs.
    In an episode of 'Odd Couple' he played a scene with just his nose through the peephole. It cracked star Tony Randall up that he barely could compose himself. He quipped that he was the comic relief on a comedy.
    He opened 'Big Al's' dinners in the midwest.
    His likability was instantly conveyed to the audience.
    He replaced the very popular Pat Morita on 'Happy Days,' but got high audience approval.

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 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 33 Votes: 42.42% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 37 Votes: 72.97% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 265 Votes: 49.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 104 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 59 Votes: 45.76% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 117 Votes: 51.28% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 124 Votes: 66.94% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 38.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 58 Votes: 36.21% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 117 Votes: 47.86% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 192 Votes: 40.10% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 265 Votes: 42.26% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 124 Votes: 44.35% Annoying