The Resume

Born in United States
Birth name is Dennis Mahan
Acted in 'The Idolmaker,' 'Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan' and 'A Night In Heaven'
Host of 'Dance Fever (1979-1985)'

Why he might be annoying:

His name is also spelled 'Denney' and 'Denny.'
He's stuck in the 1970s disco era.
He accused Merv Griffin of sexual harassment.

Why he might not be annoying:

He taught John Travolta his legendary dance moves in 'Saturday Night Fever.'
He's been the butt of jokes by Eddie Murphy and Steve Martin.
The case against Merv Griffin was dismissed.
Dance Fever was one of the most successful shows originating in syndication.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 09]
• Choreographers
• Hazel Eyes
• I Boarded the Love Boat [R-Z]
• Profiles 26001-26250 (Ranked: 26072)
• VH-1's 100 Greatest Rock & Roll Moments (Ranked: 52)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 72 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying