The Resume

(September 12, 1931-June 19, 2020)
Starred in Royal Shakespeare productions of 'King Lear,' 'Julius Caesar,' 'Richard III'
Appeared for several seasons with the London national Theatre
Starred in the films 'Lord of The Rings,' 'Alien,' 'Mary Shelly's Frankenstein,' 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' 'From Hell,' 'Time Bandits,' 'Dream Child,' 'Greystoke:The Legend Of Tarzan,' 'Mary Queen Of Scots' and 'Chariots of Fire' (Oscar Nomination)
Knighted in 1998

Why he might be annoying:

He is a workaholic.
He portrayed both Hitler and Goebbels.
In spite of critical acclaim, he was not nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'Lord of the Rings.'

Why he might not be annoying:

He helps raise his grandchildren.
He is a 3 time Olivier Award Winner.
He is adept at comedy and drama.
He appeared nude in 'Midsummer Nights Dream.'
He was praised for his performance of Bilbo Baggins in 'Lord of The Rings.'
He was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth.

Credit: Lovelythesp

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alien [Series]
• Aviator [2004]
• BAFTA - Best Supporting Actor Winners (Ranked: 1969)
• BAFTA - Best Supporting Actor Winners (Ranked: 1982)
• Cable ACE - Actor in a Movie/Mini-series (Ranked: 1987)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [September] (Ranked: 9121931)
• David Cronenberg Films
• Fantasy Film Stars of the 80's
• I am a Member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
• I Attended RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts)
• I Died in 2020 (Ranked: 88)
• I Have Prostate Cancer
• I Portrayed a Doctor on TV
• I Portrayed a Hunchback
• I Portrayed a King
• I Portrayed a Robot
• I Portrayed a Serial Killer
• I Portrayed Hamlet
• I Portrayed Hercule Poirot
• I Portrayed Napoleon Bonaparte
• I Portrayed Pontius Pilate
• I Portrayed the Devil
• Knights
• Lord of the Rings [Series]
• Lovelythesp/Peacham's Profiles
• Profiles 8501-8750 (Ranked: 8575)
• Ridley Scott Films
• Terry Gilliam Films
• Tony Award: Best Featured Actor in a Play (Ranked: 1967)
• TV Guide’s 50 Greatest Movie Moments [March 2001] (Ranked: 41)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 129 Votes: 65.89% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 40 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 245 Votes: 40.82% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 126 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 25 Votes: 68.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 22 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 287 Votes: 61.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 154 Votes: 53.25% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 116 Votes: 58.62% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 32 Votes: 53.12% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 40 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 65 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 72 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 231 Votes: 44.16% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 249 Votes: 41.77% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 785 Votes: 45.48% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 607 Votes: 42.17% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1108 Votes: 42.51% Annoying