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Doris Hare

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Actress

The Resume

    (March 1, 1905-May 30, 2000)
    Born in Bargoed, Wales, United Kingdom
    Portrayed Stan's Mum in the British TV series 'On the Buses' (1969-73)
    Appeared in the films 'North Sea Patrol' (1938), 'She Couldn't Say No' (1940), 'The History of Mr. Polly' (1949), 'Thought To Kill' (1954), 'The League of Gentlemen' (1960), 'Mutiny on the Buses' (1972), 'Holiday on the Buses' (1973), 'Confessions of a Pop Performer' (1975), 'Confessions of a Driving Instructor' (1976), 'Confessions of a Summer Camp Counselor' (1977) and 'Nuns on the Run' (1990)
    Appeared on the West End stage in 'No Sex Please, We're British' and 'It Runs in the Family'

Why she might be annoying:

    She began acting at age three, in a theater owned by her parents.
    She was divorced.
    She frequently broke up during performances, calling herself 'one of the great gigglers on stage.'

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her stage career lasted over eight decades.
    She appeared in everything from Shakespeare and Moliere to holiday pantomimes, quipping 'I'll do anything as long as they pay me.'
    She received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for entertaining members of the Merchant Marine during World War II, both in shipboard revues and as hostess of the radio program 'Shipmates Ashore.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 173 Votes: 51.45% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying