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Eddie Large

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Comedian

The Resume

    (June 25, 1941-April 2, 2020)
    Born in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Birth name was Edward Hugh McGinnis
    Half of the act Large and Little with Syd Little (Cyril Mead)
    Starred in ‘The Little and Large Show’ (1978-91)
    Cameo appearances in the series ‘The Brief’ and ‘Blackpool’

Why he might be annoying:

    He and Cyril Mead teamed up after he heckled Mead’s singing act.
    He was a demanding perfectionist.
    He and Little rarely talked with each other after the act broke up.
    He was only 5’4 tall, but weighed over 230 pounds at his peak.
    He titled his autobiography ‘Larger Than Life.’

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was good enough a soccer player in his youth to earn a tryout with Manchester City.
    He was a gifted mimic.
    He and Little won the talent show ‘Opportunity Knocks’ (1971).
    Little and Large’s sketch comedy show was a Saturday night staple in Britain, regularly attracting an audience of over 10 million.
    He underwent a heart transplant (2003).

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 44 Votes: 52.27% Annoying