The Resume

(November 15, 1933-September 29, 2001)
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Portrayed the Oracle in 'The Matrix' (1999) and 'The Matrix Reloaded' (2003)
Also appeared in the films 'The Cool World' (1964), 'Nothing But a Man' (1964), 'The Comedians' (1967), 'Leonard Part 6' (1987) and 'City of Hope' (1991)
Appeared on Broadway in 'A Raisin in the Sun' (1961) and 'Having Our Say' (1995)

Why she might be annoying:

She was divorced from Mod Squad star Clarence Williams III.
She was nominated for a Golden Razzie as Worst Supporting Actress for her performance in the Bill Cosby flop 'Leonard Part 6.'
She portrayed a character based on Betty Shabazz in two Law and Order episodes.
She died before filming any scenes for the third Matrix film and had to be replaced by Mary Alice.

Why she might not be annoying:

She won three Obie Awards, including one for playing 27 characters in 'In White America' (1963).
When she earned a college degree, she said, 'I felt it was a debt I owed to my grandparents,' who had raised her after her mother was committed to a mental hospital.
She was the first black actress to play Medea and other classical roles on the New York stage.
She disagreed with playwright August Wilson's assertion that black actors should only perform black roles: 'There will be multicultural casting in this country.... Otherwise, what do we call it America for?'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Members and Honorees [1973-2005] (Ranked: 1985)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 19]
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [November] (Ranked: 11151933)
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
• I Attended University of Illinois [Urbana, Champaign]
• I Died in 2001 (Ranked: 67)
• I Have Diabetes
• I'm Buried at Kensico Cemetery [Valhalla, New York]
• Matrix [Series]
• Profiles 25501-25750 (Ranked: 25592)
• Sidney Poitier's Leading Ladies

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 73.68% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 40.0% Annoying