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James Karen

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Actor

The Resume

    (November 28, 1923-October 23, 2018)
    Acted in 'China Syndrome,' 'Thirteen Days,' 'Nixon,' 'Return of the Living Dead,' 'Apt Pupil,' 'Wall Street,' 'All The President's Men' and 'Nixon'
    Appeared on television's 'First Monday' and 'Moonlighting'

Why he might be annoying:

    His face is familiar but many people don't know his name.
    He is typecast in political films.
    He became an actor due to the suggestion of a U.S. Senator.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a totally convincing and natural actor.
    He got his break in the original production of 'Streetcar Named Desire' as understudy to Karl Malden.
    He learned 'the ropes' in community theatre.

Credit: Lovelythesp


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 74 Votes: 44.59% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 78 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 83 Votes: 59.04% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 49 Votes: 38.78% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 107 Votes: 50.47% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 535 Votes: 44.11% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 233 Votes: 43.35% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 259 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 193 Votes: 35.75% Annoying