The Resume

(June 2, 1946- )
Birth name is Lars Sven Hallstrom
Directed 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape,' 'The Cider House Rules' and 'Chocolat'

Why he might be annoying:

Most of his films are schmaltzy.
He is divorced.
His name sounds like the movie dog Lassie.
He first started out making music videos for ABBA.

Why he might not be annoying:

His films can be heartwarming.
He's been married to actress Lena Olin for over 10 years.
He's worked with many strong actors, such as 'Johnny Depp,' 'Julianne Moore,' 'Michael Caine' and 'Kevin Spacey.'
He's been nominated for three Oscars.
He frequently works with cinematographer Oliver Stapleton.

Credit: Orange Squirrel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Artsy/Fartsy Directors
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [June] (Ranked: 6021946)
• I am from Stockholm, Sweden
• I am Swedish
• I Married in 1994
• Orange Squirrel's Profiles [Series 1]
• Profiles 17251-17500 (Ranked: 17441)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 65 Votes: 70.77% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 54 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 105 Votes: 47.62% Annoying