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Ted Neeley

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Actor

The Resume

    (September 20, 1943- )
    Born in Ranger, Texas
    Most famous for playing Jesus Christ in the film and stage productions of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
    Acted in stage productions of 'Hair' and 'Tommy'
    Acted in television series ' Starsky and Hutch' and 'Riptide'
    Released solo album '1974 A.D.'

Why he might be annoying:

    He originally wanted to play Judas in 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'
    His falsetto singing led to the nickname 'The Screamin' Jesus.'
    His mother refused to watch the scene of Jesus being lashed.
    His success in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' obscured his other accomplishments as a drummer, singer and composer.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He began playing the drums at age seven.
    His band loaned the producers of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' the bus seen at the beginning and end of the film.
    He composed and sang the theme song of the TV show 'Highway to Heaven.'
    He has done vocals on albums by Tina Turner and Meat Loaf.
    He starred in two very successful revivals of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in the 1990's and early 2000's.

Credit: Georgina


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 13 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 94 Votes: 42.55% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 30.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 57 Votes: 40.35% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 369 Votes: 31.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 226 Votes: 44.25% Annoying