The Resume

(February 19, 1947-May 15, 1985)
Born in New York City, New York
Birth name is John Holden, Jr.
Andy Warhol Superstar
Acted in 'Flesh (1968),' 'Women in Revolt (1971),' 'Underground U.S.A. (1980)' and 'Burroughs (1985)'
Wrote plays 'Glamour, Glory and Gold (1967),' 'Amerika Cleopatra (1968)' and 'Femme Fatale (1970)'
Wrote poem 'B-Girls'
Died of an accidental heroin overdose

Why he might be annoying:

He was obsessed with James Dean.
For years he lived with his grandmother, 'Slugger Ann,' over a bar.
He was 'married' eight times in a series of fake weddings.
He sometimes heckled his friend Holly Woodlawn during her stage performances.
His drug use led to his premature death.

Why he might not be annoying:

His glittery drag persona influenced David Bowie and the glam rock of the 1970's.
His plays featured Robert De Niro, Patti Smith and Harvey Fierstein.
'The B-Girls' appeared in 'The Poet's Encyclopedia (1979).'
Lou Reed refers to him in 'Walk on the Wild Side.'
His friends covered his grave with red glitter.
He said, 'I am not a boy, not a girl, I am not gay, not straight, I am not a drag queen, not a transsexual-I am just me, Jackie.'

Credit: Georgina

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Allegedly Gay Men
• Andy Warhol Factory Regulars
• Celebrity Poets
• Georgina/Devil Doll's Profiles [Series 2]
• I Abused Amphetamines
• I Abused Heroin
• I Died in 1985 (Ranked: 38)
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 38)
• I Died in the City I Was Born In
• I Died of a Drug Overdose
• I Performed at the Continental Baths (NYC)
• I Squandered My Talent
• Lou Reed's 'Walk on the Wild Side' References
• Masturbatory Names
• Men in Dresses
• Poets
• Profiles 19751-20000 (Ranked: 19958)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 66 Votes: 75.76% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 104 Votes: 68.27% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 70.45% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 69 Votes: 69.57% Annoying