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Alastair Sim

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Actor

The Resume

    (October 9, 1900-August 19, 1976)
    Famous as Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol (1951)'
    Instructor at Edinburgh University (1925-1930)
    Rector of Edinburgh University (1948-1951)
    Acted in 'Man in the Mirror (1936),' 'Stage Fright (1950),' 'Escapade (1955),' 'School for Scoundrels (1950)' and 'The Ruling Class (1972)'
    Played Captain Hook in several stage productions of 'Peter Pan (1941-1968)'
    Died of cancer (1976)

Why he might be annoying:

    If not for his performance as Scrooge, he'd probably be forgotten today.
    He never signed autographs.
    He was offered knighthood, but turned it down.
    He had really creepy eyes.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was married to the same woman for over 40 years until his death.
    He had a very elegant voice.
    At the height of his career, he was one of the most popular actors in Britain.
    Many think his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge is the greatest in film history.

Credit: Ratman


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 171 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 43.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 75 Votes: 37.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 29.27% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 131 Votes: 44.27% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 172 Votes: 41.86% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 277 Votes: 42.24% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 235 Votes: 42.13% Annoying