Actor
The Resume
(October 21, 1926-October 5, 1984)
Known for his role as Rupert Rigsby on the Brit-Com 'Rising Damp'
Films include 'Oliver!,' '2001 A Space Odyssey,' 'Pink Panther Strikes Again,' 'Barry Lyndon,' Luther,' 'The Wrong Box' and 'King Rat'
Performed on stage in 'Loot,' 'The Rise And Fall Of Arturo Ui' and 'King John'
Why he might be annoying
He played Squash.
He was a brilliant Shakespearean actor, but is known mostly for comic roles on television.
He smoked cigars.
Why he might not be annoying
Noel Coward considered him one of England's finest comic actors.
He was extremely versatile.
He died backstage during a performance of 'Loot.'
He was a connoisseur of fine wines.
He was a cat lover.
Credit: Peacham
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For 2009, as of last week, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 41.94% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 79 Votes: 59.49% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 93 Votes: 44.09% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 211 Votes: 46.92% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 250 Votes: 46.40% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 666 Votes: 42.49% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1031 Votes: 36.37% Annoying
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