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William Hartnell

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Actor

The Resume

    (January 8, 1908-April 23, 1975)
    Best known for playing The First Doctor on 'Doctor Who' (1963-1966)
    Had a memorable role on TV's 'The Army Game'
    Appeared in the films 'I'm an Explosive,' 'The Way Ahead,' 'Strawberry Roan,' 'The Agitator,' 'Murder in Reverse,' 'Appointment with Crime' and 'The Sporting Life'

Why he might be annoying:

    He defied his family by wanting to become an actor and not a farmer.
    He trained to be a jockey and later a boxer before settling on acting.
    He always claimed that he was born in Seaton, Devon, England (he wasn't).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He overcame his poor background.
    He was an accomplished stage actor, specializing in farce.
    He died of a stroke.
    He will be forever remembered as the first actor to portray Doctor Who.

Credit: Jet


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 22 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 24 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 65 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 49 Votes: 53.06% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 50 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 654 Votes: 53.36% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 48 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 86 Votes: 73.26% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 141 Votes: 61.70% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 325 Votes: 73.85% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 166 Votes: 66.87% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 57.58% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 189 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 208 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 277 Votes: 46.57% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 559 Votes: 47.41% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 12017 Votes: 35.15% Annoying