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Actor
The Resume
(December 16, 1899-March 1973)
Wrote the plays 'Hay Fever,' 'Private Lives,' 'The Vortex,' 'Cavalcade,' 'Design For Living'
Starred in 'In Which We Serve,' 'This Happy Breed' and 'The Italian Job'
Knighted by Elizabeth II (1970)
Why he might be annoying
He suffers from depression due to being gay.
Some people don't get his ironic sense of humor.
He was a heavy smoker.
He turned down the role of Col. Nicholson in 'Bridge Over the River Kwai.'
He turned down the title role in 'Dr. No.'
Why he might not be annoying
He was the first living writer to have a play of his ('Hay Fever') presented at the National Theatre in London (1968).
He had a dry witty sense of humor.
He is considered one of England's greatest playwrights.
He gave generously to charity.
He said: 'Wit is like caviar - it should be served in small portions and not spread about like marmalade.'
Credit: Peacham
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 909 Votes: 35.42% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 78 Votes: 34.62% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 443 Votes: 44.70% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 338 Votes: 39.64% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 1388 Votes: 43.37% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 1062 Votes: 41.53% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 5331 Votes: 44.66% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 82221 Votes: 34.96% Annoying
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