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Joan Hickson

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Actress

The Resume

    (August 5, 1906-October 17, 1998)
    Best known for portraying Miss Jane Marple on BBC TV (1984-1992)
    Acted in the 'Carry On' series (1957-1973),' 'Theatre of Blood (1973)' and 'The Taming of the Shrew (1980)'

Why she might be annoying:

    She was typecast as senile old women, even when she was young.
    Although she made many films, very few are noteworthy.
    She appeared in the 'Carry On' series of obnoxious British comedies.
    When she was a child, she got so excited about a play version of 'Cinderella' that she refused to talk for days.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Agatha Christie wrote her a letter and said: 'I hope someday you will play my dear Miss Marple.'
    Fifty years later, she did.
    Her interpretation of the role was very popular, both with Christie-worshipping nerds and the public at large.
    Queen Elizabeth was a big fan.
    She won a Tony for the play 'Bedroom Farce' (1977).
    She served as vice president of the Agatha Christie Society.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 58 Votes: 56.90% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 993 Votes: 30.01% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 41.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 45 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 60.61% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 75 Votes: 49.33% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 145 Votes: 46.21% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 207 Votes: 47.34% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 63 Votes: 42.86% Annoying