The Resume

(March 15, 1935- )
The Bronx, NY
Famed as Alex Rieger on 'Taxi' (1978-83)
Acted in 'A Beautiful Mind (2001),' 'Man on the Moon (1999),' 'Out of the Cold (1999),' 'Independence Day (1996),' 'Running on Empty (1988),' 'Teachers (1984),' 'The Goodbye People (1984),' 'Without a Trace (1983),' 'Ordinary People (1980)' and 'King of the Gypsies (1978)'
Starred on 'Taxi' and 'Dear John'

Why he might be annoying:

He has a huge nose.
He is typecast as the wise understanding go-to-guy.
He divorced in less than a year (1957-58).
He was uncredited in his first role in 'Serpico.'
His TV series 'Delvecchio (1976),' 'Detective in the House (1985)' and 'George & Leo (1997)' all lasted less than a year.
His son is named Alex, after his 'Taxi' character.

Why he might not be annoying:

His degree is in physics.
He earned an Oscar nomination for 'Ordinary People.'
He won Tonys for 'I'm Not Rappaport' and 'Conversations With My Father.'
He won two Emmys for 'Taxi' (1981, 83).
Research: Tim Howard

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ant Eaters/Pinocchios [Big Noses]
• Big Bang Theory - Guest Stars
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [March] (Ranked: 3151935)
• Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor [TV - Game, Comedy or Musical] (Ranked: 1988)
• I am a Bronxite
• I Appeared in a Muppet Movie
• I Appeared on Jerry Lewis' MDA Telethon [H-K]
• I Appeared on NBC’s All Star Tribute to James Burrows [2016]
• I Attended American Academy of Dramatic Arts
• I Attended City College of New York
• I Attended the Premiere of ‘Batman’ [1989]
• I Married in 1992
• I Portrayed a Gypsy
• I Portrayed a Psychiatrist
• I Portrayed a Vampire
• I Portrayed an Italian Character
• I Portrayed Count Dracula
• I Wrestled Andy Kaufman
• Independence Day [1996]
• Look at My Computer
• My Spouse is at Least Ten Years Younger than Me
• Night of 100 Stars [March 8, 1982]
• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy (Ranked: 1981)
• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy (Ranked: 1983)
• Profiles 3501-3750 (Ranked: 3653)
• River Phoenix Portrayed My Son
• Satirized on Family Guy
• Sharknado [Film Series]
• Shelley Winters Portrayed My Mom
• Soda Advertisers
• Taxi
• The Goldbergs [2013]
• Tony Award: Best Actor in a Play (Ranked: 1986)
• Tony Award: Best Actor in a Play (Ranked: 1992)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 78 Votes: 43.59% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 58 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 44 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 34 Votes: 94.12% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 29 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 60 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 41.94% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 61 Votes: 40.98% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 34.29% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 89 Votes: 44.94% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 293 Votes: 39.59% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 266 Votes: 44.36% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 326 Votes: 41.41% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 704 Votes: 46.73% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 2371 Votes: 54.58% Annoying