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Bob Richardson

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Photographer

The Resume

    (1928-December 5, 2005)
    Born in Long Island, New York
    Work appeared in Vogue and GQ
    Father of photographer Terry Richardson

Why he might be annoying:

    He first took up photography at 35.
    He clashed with editors and stylists.
    He abused drugs and alcohol to cope with his schizophrenia.
    He was homeless for years.
    He was twice divorced.
    His torrid affair with much younger Anjelica Huston destroyed his second marriage.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He explored realism and emotion in his photos.
    He was a graphic designer prior to becoming a lensman.
    At the height of his fame he earned $15,000 for a single picture.
    After getting help for his mental illness, he made a comeback in his 60s.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 91.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 65.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying