The Resume

(August 16, 1928- )
Acted in 'Mildred Pierce (1945),' 'Brute Force (1947),' 'Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948),' 'Another Part of the Forest (1948),' 'Top O' the Morning (1949),' 'The Great Caruso (1951),' 'The Golden Horde (1951),' 'All the Brothers Were Valiant (1953),' 'Rose Marie (1954),' 'The Student Prince (1954),' 'Kismet (1955),' 'The Helen Morgan Story (1957),' and 'The Buster Keaton Story (1957)'
Best known as Veda Pierce in 'Mildred Pierce' (1945)

Why she might be annoying:

Despite acting in many successful films, she is exclusively remembered only for her role as Joan Crawford's contemptible daughter, Veda in 'Mildred Pierce' (1945).
Despite being a notable soprano, her voice was dubbed over by Gogi Grant for the film 'The Helen Morgan Story' (1957).
She was the highly domesticated spokes person for Hostess Cupcakes.
She began her career at five as a radio performer.
She was a child actor.

Why she might not be annoying:

She was nominated for a 1946 Oscar for her role in 'Mildred Pierce' (1945).
She is married to the same man for over fifty years.
She was Donald O'Connor's teenage dancing partner.
She is a mother of five.
She is subject of the famous 'Mildred Pierce' quote: 'Veda's got me convinced that alligators have the right idea, they eat their young.'
Her acting was versatile.
She has a star on the walk of fame.

Credit: Soccer

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Actors Who Think They Can Sing
• Bing Crosby's Leading Ladies
• Breeders [Have 5 or More Kids] (Ranked: 5)
• Carol Burnett Impersonations
• Child Stars [1940s]
• Ed Sullivan Show Guests
• Film Noir Femme Fatales
• I Attended Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary [2001]
• I Attended the Hollywood Premiere of ‘Giant’ [October 17, 1956]
• I Had a Peek-a-Boo Hairstyle [Veronica Lake Style]
• I Have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame[A-B]
• I Portrayed a Mermaid
• I Portrayed an Arab
• I Publicly Defended Joan Crawford
• I Was a Child Star
• Kerry Blue Terrier Owners
• Look at Me and My Pet
• Murder She Wrote Guest Stars
• Musical Theater Star
• Next Stop: The Twilight Zone
• No Bra Necessary
• Paul Newman's Leading Ladies
• Profiles 13251-13500 (Ranked: 13369)
• Soccer's Profiles
• Stars of MGM Musicals
• Terrier Owners
• This Is Your Life Honorees [A-K]
• Vicki Lawrence Impersonations
• We Celebrated Our Golden Anniversary
• Women with Beauty Marks [Facial Moles]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 144 Votes: 59.03% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 74 Votes: 44.59% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 26.67% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 50 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 97 Votes: 37.11% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 102 Votes: 36.27% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 365 Votes: 43.84% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 208 Votes: 39.90% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 397 Votes: 44.08% Annoying