The Resume

(February 6, 1838-October 13, 1905)
Birth name John Henry Brodribb
Acted in 'The Bells,' 'Becket,' 'Faust' and all the major Shakespearean roles
Managed the Lyceum Theater (1878-1902)
Knighted (1895)

Why he might be annoying:

During a carriage ride home from a theatrical triumph, his wife asked him 'When are you going to stop embarrassing yourself like this?'
He jumped out of the carriage and never spoke to her again.
He starred in a play written by his son called 'Peter the Great' that was a financial disaster.

Why he might not be annoying:

He had a famous acting partnership with Ellen Terry, one of the greatest actresses of the 19th century and Great Aunt to John Gielgud.
His last line on stage was 'Into thy hands, oh Lord, into thy hands,' and died that evening in his hotel.
He was the first actor to be knighted.

Credit: Jon Mullich

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I Died in 1905 (Ranked: 67)
• I Portrayed King Lear
• I Portrayed Macbeth
• I Portrayed Shylock
• Jon Mullich's Profiles
• Knights
• Profiles 4501-4750 (Ranked: 4678)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 73 Votes: 56.16% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 38 Votes: 60.53% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 58 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 87 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 172 Votes: 48.84% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 238 Votes: 45.38% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 600 Votes: 43.67% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1035 Votes: 41.55% Annoying