The Resume

(December 11, 1957- )
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana
Author, illustrator, and filmmaker
Author of 'George Shrinks,' 'A Day with Wilbur Robinson,' and 'Rolie Polie Olie'
Oscar co-winner of the Best Animated Short for 'The Fantastic Flying Books of William Lessmore' (2012)

Why he might be annoying:

He designed the Christmas displays for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York.
He is known for his enormous spectacles and wacky hair.
He unsuccessfully tried to adapt one of his books, 'Santa Cells,' into a movie.
He shares his name with a radio personality.

Why he might not be annoying:

His daughter died from brain cancer at age 18 (2010).
He founded the Katrinarita Gras Foundation to raise money for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Aside from writing children's books, he is also known for his work in film and television.
In 2008, he received the Louisiana Writer Award for his enduring contribution to the 'literary intellectual heritage of Louisiana.'
He has won three Emmys and an Oscar (as of 2012).

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 10]
• Children's Book Authors
• Huge Eye Wear
• I am a Cajun
• I Attended Southern Methodist University
• I Outlived My Child
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 667)
• Profiles 32501-32750 (Ranked: 32711)
• Rag Mop Hair

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying