The Resume

(January 1, 1925-January 8, 1981)
Born in Los Angeles, California
Member of Hal Roach's 'Our Gang' comedy troupe
Acted in 'Teacher's Pet (1930),' 'Helping Grandma (1931),' 'Choo-Choo! (1932),' 'Free Wheeling (1932),' 'Mush and Milk (1933),' 'Honky Donkey (1934),' 'Anniversary Trouble (1935)' and 'Teacher's Beau (1935)'

Why he might be annoying:

His 'Our Gang' nickname was going to be 'Hercules,' but he got stuck with 'Stymie.'
He changed his brother Bobbie's name to 'Cotton' (and his parents went along with it).
His 'Our Gang' career was over when he was ten.
He became a heroin addict as an adult.
He was jailed several times on drug related charges.

Why he might not be annoying:

His famous derby hat was a gift from Stan Laurel.
As a child, he helped financially support his 13 siblings.
Four other family members ended up acting in 'Our Gang' shorts, too.
He entered drug rehab in the 1960's and overcame his addiction.
He made a minor comeback on TV with recurring roles in 'Sanford and Son' and 'Good Times.'

Credit: Georgina

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Black Men Loved by Whites
• Born on New Year's Day [January 1st] (Ranked: 1925)
• Child Stars [1920s]
• Child Stars [1930s]
• Child Stars Gone Bad
• Emergency - Guest Stars
• Georgina/Devil Doll's Profiles [Series 2]
• I Abused Heroin
• I Died in 1981 (Ranked: 56)
• I Died in the City I Was Born In
• I Was a Child Star
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Derby
• Our Gang [Little Rascals]
• Profiles 19751-20000 (Ranked: 19964)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 97 Votes: 48.45% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 74 Votes: 54.05% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 227 Votes: 61.23% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 62 Votes: 43.55% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 122 Votes: 43.44% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 93 Votes: 35.48% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 39.53% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 133 Votes: 44.36% Annoying