The Resume

(December 14, 1947- )
Raised in Buffalo, New York
Portrayed Agamemnon Busmalis on HBO’s ‘Oz (1998-2003)’
Acted in ‘Tootsie (1982),’ ‘Trading Places (1983),’ ‘New York Stories (1989),’ ‘Betsy’s Wedding (1990),’ ‘Presumed Innocent (1990),’ ‘Boomerang (1992),’ ‘The Dark Half (1993),’ ‘Don Juan DeMarco (1995)’ and ‘The Wire (2003)’

Why he might be annoying:

The creators of ‘Oz’ never seemed to know what to do with his character.
He has played six separate characters on ‘Law & Order.’
He was such a horrible dancer that parts of the stage musical ‘My Favorite Year’ had to be revised to accommodate him.
One critic said his performance in the show was ‘weak.’
Many ‘Oz’ fans found his character irritating.

Why he might not be annoying:

He served in the U.S. Army.
One director wrote a new English translation of Molière’s ‘The Miser’ specifically for him.
He’s had bit parts in several memorable films.
He and George Morfogen brought a much-needed geriatric presence to ‘Oz.’

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro and D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [December] (Ranked: 12141947)
• D's Profiles [Miscellaneous]
• I am Armenian
• Look at Me, I'm Using a Cane or Crutches
• Oz
• Powdered Wig Wearers
• Profiles 14001-14250 (Ranked: 14189)
• Stephen King Films
• Tootsie [1982]
• Wieland Kalligaro's Profiles [Series 5]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 84 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 70 Votes: 37.14% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 176 Votes: 32.95% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 107 Votes: 45.79% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 116 Votes: 56.90% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 279 Votes: 48.39% Annoying