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Jack Lord

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Actor

The Resume

    (December 20, 1920-January 21, 1998)
    Birth name is John Joseph Patrick Ryan
    Portrayed Detective Steve McGarret on 'Hawaii Five-0' (1968-80; 284 episodes)
    Acted in 'Dr. No,' 'The Hangman,' 'Man of the West,' 'God's Little Acre,' 'Time for Action,' 'The Vagabond King,' 'Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell' and 'Project X'
    He performed on Broadway in 'Traveling Lady' and 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'

Why he might be annoying:

    He divorced Ann Willard (1942-47).
    He funded his studies by becoming a Cadillac salesman in New York.
    He was rejected for the part of Captain Kirk because he wanted producer credits and own a piece of the 'Star Trek' series.
    He was a perfectionist.
    He rarely saw visitors and was reclusive.
    'Hawaii Five-O' co-stars described him as a 'tyrannical taskmaster.'
    Popularized the cliche 'Book 'em Dano!'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a Merchant Marine.
    His son died in an accident at thirteen.
    He was an accomplished artist.
    Two of his paintings hanged in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum of Modern Art by the time he was twenty.
    Traci Lords said she changed her name to 'Lords' as an honor to her favorite actor, Jack Lord.
    He studied acting with such people as Marlon Brando, Paul Newman and Marilyn Monroe.
    After 'Hawaii Five-0' ended he lived out the rest of his life in Hawaii.
    He established the 'Jack and Marie Lord Fund,' which benefits local Hawaiian charities.
    Research: Tim Howard

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 5.26% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 16 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 23 Votes: 13.04% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 137 Votes: 42.34% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 61 Votes: 83.61% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 87 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 29.41% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 30 Votes: 23.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 46 Votes: 45.65% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 74 Votes: 39.19% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 48 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 163 Votes: 44.17% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 149 Votes: 43.62% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 242 Votes: 45.87% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 314 Votes: 48.41% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 660 Votes: 49.24% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 1596 Votes: 59.52% Annoying