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Rolf Harris

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The Resume

    (March 30, 1930-May 10, 2023)
    Won an 'Amateur Hour' competition on Australian Radio (1949)
    Studied art in London, England at the City & Guilds Art School in Kennington (1952)
    Wrote 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport' and performed it with a wobble board at the 'Down Under Club' in London (1957)
    Hosted TV series 'Hey Presto, It's Rolf,' 'The Rolf Harris Show,' 'Rolf on Saturday - OK' and 'Animal Hospital'
    Acted in 'Rolf's Walkabout' and 'The Little Convict'
    Appeared in the 'British Paints' TV ads during the 70's
    Awarded Life Membership of the RSPCA for 'committed work to Animal Hospital' (1997)

Why he might be annoying:

    He is known mostly for his hit 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport,' using his wobble board.
    He used the catch phrase 'Trust British Paints, sure can!' while tapping the paint tin in the 'British Paints' TV ads.
    He resembles David Suzuki.
    He was convicted on charges of sexual assault and spent time in prison.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a great painter.
    He is a talented singer and song writer.
    The UK comedy 'The Goodies' satirized Rolf Harris on a few episodes such as 'The Stolen Musicians,' 'Tower of London' and especially 'Scatty Safari.'
    He really cares for animals and was committed to working on 'Animal Hospital.'
    23 prints of his paintings have been stolen from an art gallery in Oxfordshire (2004).

Credit: The Typical Aussie Bloke


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 83 Votes: 67.47% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 94.12% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 119 Votes: 50.42% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 25 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 138 Votes: 63.04% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 68.97% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 950 Votes: 41.26% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 72 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 58 Votes: 43.10% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 158 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 128 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 182 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 234 Votes: 59.83% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 191 Votes: 58.64% Annoying