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Carl Anderson

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The Resume

    (February 27, 1945-February 23, 2004)
    Born in Lynchburg, Virginia
    Played Judas Iscariot in film and stage versions of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
    Recorded hit singles ‘How Deep It Goes,’ ‘Pieces of a Heart,’ ‘Hot Coffee’ and ‘Friends and Lovers’
    Acted in films ‘The Black Pearl’ and ‘The Color Purple’
    Acted in TV shows ‘Days of Our Lives’ and Hill Street Blues

Why he might be annoying:

    He had eleven siblings.
    He joined the air force when still in high school.
    He offended some fanatics with his sympathetic portrayal of Judas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'
    For years he refused to play Judas again and left the role off his resume.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His twin brother died of bronchitis at 11 months.
    He stole 'Jesus Christ Superstar' with his edgy, political Judas.
    ‘Friends and Lovers,’ his duet with Gloria Loring, reached #2 on the charts (1986).
    In 1997 he held a concert in his hometown to help revive the riverfront.
    He was planning to perform in a revival of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' when he was diagnosed with cancer.

Credit: Georgina


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 42 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 79 Votes: 49.37% Annoying