Actor
The Resume
(December 9, 1909-May 7, 2000)
Starred in 'Little Caesar (1931),' 'Union Depot (1932),' 'Love Is a Racket (1932),' 'The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933),' 'The Narrow Corner (1933),' 'Sinbad the Sailor (1947),' 'The Lady in Ermine (1948),' 'State Secret (1950)' and 'Ghost Story (1981)'
Host of the short-lived 'Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Presents' (1953-1954)
Made appearances on 'Your Show of Shows,' 'Laugh-In' and 'The Love Boat'
Had public romances with Marlene Dietrich and Tallulah Bankhead
Son of Douglas Fairbanks
Why he might be annoying
He smoked.
He wrote an autobiography (published in two volumes).
He married and divorced the unstable basket-case Joan Crawford.
He never achieved the amount of fame that his father did.
In 1990, he said: 'I suppose many people don't even know if I'm still alive - well, perhaps I'm not.'
Why he might not be annoying
He was overweight as a child and was frequently teased.
His famous father, Douglas Fairbanks, gave him little support during his early days in Hollywood.
He was knighted (1949).
He served as a commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Many believe that he was an unappreciated talent.
Credit: Ratman
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For 2009, as of last week, Out of 49 Votes: 40.82% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 75 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
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In 2006, Out of 108 Votes: 46.30% Annoying
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In 2004, Out of 47 Votes: 23.40% Annoying
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