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Jack Wild

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Actor

The Resume

    (September 30, 1952-March 1, 2006)
    Best known as the Artful Dodger in ‘Oliver!' (1968) and Jimmy on ‘H.R. Pufnstuf '(1969-1970)
    Acted in ‘Z Cars' (1967-1968) and ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991)

Why he might be annoying:

    He had bad teeth.
    He starred in the scary Krofft puppet show ‘H.R. Pufnstuf.'
    He became an alcoholic at a young age.
    His substance abuse destroyed his health.
    He didn't age well.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was discovered while playing soccer in a park.
    He was nominated for an Academy Award at 16 for ‘Oliver!'
    He died of mouth cancer.
    He eventually had to have part of his tongue cut out, and lost his ability to speak.
    At the end of his life, he warned others about the dangers of tobacco and alcohol.
    There is a rumor that he was Al Jourgenson of Ministry, but it is untrue.
    Morrissey reportedly wrote a song about him.
    Some people have fond memories of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf.'

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 155 Votes: 53.55% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 47 Votes: 74.47% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 62 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 116 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 283 Votes: 50.18% Annoying