The Resume

(May 30, 1892-November 19, 1985)
Birth name Lincoln Theodore Perry
Acted in 'Miracle in Harlem,' 'In Old Kentucky,' 'Hearts in Dixie,' 'The Devil's Skipper,' 'Judge Priest,' 'Charlie Chan in Egypt,' 'Dimples' and 'Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood'

Why he might be annoying:

He perpetuated the demeaning stereotype of the lazy, shiftless black.
Black groups of the 1930s protested his characterizations as offensive.
At one time he owned twelve cars including a pink Rolls Royce and employed a staff of sixteen servants.
He declared bankruptcy.
He lied about his age.
His name was basically 'Step and Fetch it!'

Why he might not be annoying:

Stereotypical roles was the only option open to an actor of his race at the time.
His son committed suicide.
He was the first black movie star.
He had great comic timing.
He was the first black actor to become a millionaire.
He was ultimately hailed as a film pioneer and presented a Special Image Award from the Hollywood chapter of the N.A.A.C.P

Credit: Jon Mullich

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Actors/Actresses Appearing in Shirley Temple Movies
• Bankruptcy
• Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Members and Honorees [1973-2005] (Ranked: 1974)
• Black Men Loved by Whites
• I Died in 1985 (Ranked: 93)
• I Drive a Rolls-Royce
• I Have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame[F-I]
• I'm Buried at Calvary Cemetery [2004]
• John Ford Films
• Jon Mullich's Profiles
• Last Names that Rhyme with Dirty Words
• One of My Kids Committed Suicide
• Profiles 4501-4750 (Ranked: 4666)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 108 Votes: 35.19% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 152 Votes: 65.79% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 56 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 113 Votes: 46.02% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 185 Votes: 43.78% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 206 Votes: 43.69% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 235 Votes: 51.06% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 541 Votes: 47.50% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 863 Votes: 46.47% Annoying