Actor
The Resume
(May 24, 1949- )
Won the 2001 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Iris)
Best known for his roles in 'Topsy-Turvy,' 'Bridget Jones's Diary,' 'Moulin Rouge' and 'Iris'
Why he might be annoying
He grew up in a family of amateur actors.
He has been quoted as saying: 'As an actor, I'm quite prepared to look silly. I don't mind looking a complete jerk.'
He called current British films 'shallow,' despite being best known in Britain.
Despite winning the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award (2001) for 'Iris,' most people in America still don't know his name.
Why he might not be annoying
He won a place at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, from where he graduated (1972).
He was an accomplished stage actor before making it in film.
He is a recognizable face in modern film.
He won an Academy Award for his role in Iris.
Credit: Jet
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 41 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 48.78% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 63 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 128 Votes: 50.78% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 172 Votes: 52.91% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 269 Votes: 52.42% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 599 Votes: 47.25% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1822 Votes: 41.55% Annoying
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