Comedian
The Resume
(September 21, 1935-September 14, 2009)
Birth name is Henry Gibson Bateman
Acted in 'Goldfish' (2003), 'Commission' (2003), 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' (2002), 'Magnolia' (1999), 'Asylum' (1997), 'Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day' (1996), 'Bio-Dome' (1996), 'Cyber Bandits' (1995), 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' (1990), 'Brenda Starr' (1989), 'Night Visitor' (1989), 'The 'burbs' (1989), 'Switching Channels' (1988), 'Tulips' (1981), 'Blues Brothers' (1980), 'Perfect Couple' (1979), 'Charlotte's Web' (1973), 'Kiss Me, Stupid' (1964) and 'Nutty Professor' (1963)
Provided the voice of Wilbur the pig in 'Charlotte's Web' (1972) and Bob Jenkins on 'King of the Hill'
Regular on 'Laugh-In'
Portrayed Judge Clarence Brown on 'Boston Legal'
Why he might be annoying
He sometimes uses the names James Bateman or Olsen Gibson
He was typecast as a gentle soul.
One of his 'Laugh-In' characters was a parson who would attack the hippie morality of the 60's.
His main 'Laugh-In' character was the hippie poet holding an oversized daisy made of feathers.
His poetry segment on Laugh-In was boring.
He began his career as a child star.
He had sad puppy dog eyes.
He looked like the guy that was always picked on.
Why he might not be annoying
He received surprisingly excellent reviews for his role in 'Nashville.' He even received a Golden Globe Nomination.
He was a US Air Force intelligence officer.
He did not intend to be a stand up comic until Jerry Lewis found him funny.
He portrayed three major characters on 'Laugh-In.'
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 236 Votes: 36.02% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 34.62% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 46.46% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 136 Votes: 48.53% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 250 Votes: 47.20% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 284 Votes: 46.13% Annoying
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