The Resume

(February 5, 1948-December 30, 2023)
Acted in the films 'Batman Begins,' 'Black Knight,' 'The Full Monty,' 'Oscar & Lucinda,' 'Wilde,' 'The Patriot,' 'Shakespeare In Love,' 'Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind,' 'In The Bedroom,' 'Essex Boys,' 'Rush Hour' and 'The Ghost and The Darkness'
Awarded O.B.E (Order of the British Empire) (2005)
Received London Critics Circle Theatre Awards for best supporting actor (1986) and best actor (1988)
Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Married fellow actor Diana Harcastle

Why he might be annoying:

He removed his clothing in 'The Full Monty' despite having an unattractive body.
He turned down a leading role in Peter Jacksons' 'Lord of the Rings.'
He is typecast as men with emotional problems or with pretensions of societal grandeur.

Why he might not be annoying:

He holds a degree in English and American literature from the University of Kent and received an honorary Doctorate of Letters degree by the University (2001).
He appeared with both the Oxford Playhouse, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre (UK).
He is an accomplished stage actor who has received much acclaim for his work on London's West End.

Credit: New Zealand History X

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• BAFTA - Best Supporting Actor Winners (Ranked: 1998)
• Bravo's 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments [2004] (Ranked: 15)
• Christopher Nolan Films
• Cracked.com's 20 Best 'That Guys' of All Time (Ranked: 13)
• Entertainment Weekly's 42 Unforgettable Nude Scenes [2011]
• Fandango/Zoidberg/New Zealand History X's Profiles [Series 2]
• Golden Globe: Best Performance by a Supporting Actor [TV] (Ranked: 2008)
• I am a Member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
• I Attended RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts)
• I Died in 2023 (Ranked: 75)
• I Portrayed a Gangster
• I Portrayed a Nazi
• I Portrayed a Priest
• I Portrayed a Stripper
• I Portrayed an Italian Character
• I Portrayed Benjamin Franklin
• Independent Spirit: Best Actor Award (Ranked: 2002)
• New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor (Ranked: 2001)
• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Emmy (Ranked: 2008)
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 730)
• People with Tom, Dick or Harry in their Names
• Profiles 14751-15000 (Ranked: 14855)
• Villains and Heroes of Batman
• Wes Anderson Films

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 76 Votes: 56.58% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 44 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 53 Votes: 49.06% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 41.86% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 51 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 48.86% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 166 Votes: 42.77% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 274 Votes: 44.89% Annoying