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Chris Gardner

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Philanthropist

The Resume

    (February 9, 1954- )
    Born in Milwuakee, Wisconsin
    Entrepreneur, philanthropist and motivational speaker
    CEO of Gardner Rich and Co
    Subject of the film 'The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is divorced.
    While still being married to his ex Sherry, he had an affair with dental student Jackie Medina.
    Jackie Medina accused him of beating her.
    He was taken to jail for failing to pay for a parking ticket.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His stepfather physically tortured him.
    He came from a broken down family.
    He fathered his son on his own and sacrificed everything for him.
    He sponsors charitable organizations such as the Cara Program and the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church.
    He endured poverty while taking caring of his son.
    His rags-to-riches story inspired a blockbuster Oscar nominated film starring Will Smith.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 36 Votes: 5.56% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 56.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 35 Votes: 57.14% Annoying