The Resume

(March 20, 1908-March 21, 1985)
Father of Vanessa, Corin, and Lynn Redgrave
Grandfather of Joely and Natasha Richardson
Husband of Actress Rachel Kempson
Stage and screen actor appeared on stage in 'Macbeth,' 'Hamlet,' 'Henry IV Pt. I,' 'The Cherry Orchard,' 'Master Builder' and 'The Browning Version'
Starred in the films 'Importance Of Being Earnest,' 'The Innocents,' 'Oh What A Lovely War,' 'The Lady Vanidhes,' 'Mourning Becomes Electra,' 'Kipps,' and 'Heros Of Telemark'
Wrote the acclaimed acting text 'An Actor's Ways and Means'
Knighted by Elizabeth II (1959)

Why he might be annoying:

Some of his later roles in film were only cameo or guest appearances.
In the same year, he had affairs with Dame Edith Evans and Sir Noel Coward.
He cheated on his wife.

Why he might not be annoying:

He spawned one of the greatest acting dynasties ever seen.
He was in demand by some of the world's greatest directors, including Alfred Hitchcock and Fritz Lang.
He was married to actress Rachel Kempson for 50 years until his death.
He was a versatile Shakespearean.
He died of Parkinson's Disease.

Credit: Peacham

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alfred Hitchcock Films
• Channel 4's 100 Greatest Scary Moments [Britain - October 2003] (Ranked: 85)
• Ed Sullivan Show Guests
• Heidi Game Participants [November 17, 1968]
• I am a Bronxite
• I Died in 1985 (Ranked: 77)
• I Have Parkinson Disease
• I Portrayed a Ventriloquist
• I Portrayed Hamlet
• Knights
• Lovelythesp/Peacham's Profiles
• National Board of Review Award for Best Actor (Ranked: 1947)
• Profiles 5501-5750 (Ranked: 5681)
• Red, White and Blue
• Redgrave Family
• What's My Line - Mystery Guests [1950-1967]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 25 Votes: 96.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 35 Votes: 48.57% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 42 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 73 Votes: 56.16% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 110 Votes: 52.73% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 212 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 257 Votes: 56.42% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 810 Votes: 43.70% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 557 Votes: 44.88% Annoying