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Daniel von Bargen

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The Resume

    (June 5, 1950-March 1, 2015)
    Born in Cincinnati , Ohio
    Notable roles include Mr. Kruger on 'Seinfeld' and Sargeant Edwin Spangler on 'Malcolm in the Middle'
    Other works include 'Lord of Illusions,' 'The Postman,' 'The Majestic,' 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?,' 'Broken Arrow,' 'Philadelphia' and 'Basic Instinct'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was typecast as authority figures.
    He attempted suicide by shooting himself in the temple, in an attempt to avoid another surgery.
    He looked like a poor man's version of Kelsey Grammer.
    He once said in regards to being typecast as authority figures, 'Thank God for the white male power structure.'
    Despite acting in various shows and films, many fans only remember him for his role as the clueless Mr. Kruger on 'Seinfeld.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    In addition to his work in film and television, he was a successful stage actor.
    He was forced to miss his parents 50th wedding anniversary as a result of filming 'The Postman,' that he and co-star Kevin Costner made a special video for them in lieu of his absence.
    He was best remembered for giving an otherwise unmemorable character a layered sense of humanity.
    His character on 'Seinfeld' was remembered for his ineptitude and cluelessness, which was a hit amongst the show's fans.
    He suffered from diabetes, and had one leg amputated which forced him to end his acting career.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 71 Votes: 45.07% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 167 Votes: 52.69% Annoying