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William Holden

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Actor

The Resume

    (April 17, 1918-November 16, 1981)
    Birth name was William Franklin Beedle Jr.
    Won the 1953 Oscar for Best Actor (Stalag 17)
    Acted in 'S.O.B. (1981),' 'The Earthling (1980),' 'When Time Ran Out (1980),' 'Damien: Omen II (1978),' 'The Towering Inferno (1974),' 'The Wild Bunch (1969),' 'The Devil's Brigade (1968),' 'Casino Royale (1967),' 'The Key (1958),' 'The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957),' 'The Proud and Profane (1956),' 'The Country Girl (1954),' ' Sabrina (1954),' 'Stalag 17 (1953),' 'The Moon Is Blue (1953),' 'Sunset Blvd. (1950),' 'Streets of Laredo (1949),' 'Meet the Stewarts (1942)' and 'Golden Boy (1939)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He dropped out of college against his father's wishes to pursue an acting career.
    He smoked.
    He abused alcohol.
    He was so drunk when he stumbled hitting his head on his nightstand. He did not call for help, passed out in bed and bled to death.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a descendent of George Washington on his mother's side.
    He ranked #57, in Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Movie Stars of All Time.
    He adopted his stepdaughter.
    He appeared on 'Life' magazine's cover (May 31, 1954).
    He was nominated for three Oscars and won one.
    He was Ronald Reagan's best man.
    Research: Tim Howard

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 187 Votes: 52.41% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 90 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 76 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 75 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 33 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 18 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 103 Votes: 53.40% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 110 Votes: 40.91% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 318 Votes: 51.26% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 362 Votes: 45.30% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 371 Votes: 46.90% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 319 Votes: 35.11% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 102 Votes: 32.35% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 720 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 256 Votes: 42.58% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 297 Votes: 44.11% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 349 Votes: 42.12% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 762 Votes: 42.26% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1806 Votes: 42.47% Annoying