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James Whitmore

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Actor

The Resume

    (October 1, 1921-February 6, 2009)
    Born in White Plains, New York
    Acted in 'The Majestic,' 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'Nuts,' 'Give 'Em Hell, Harry,' 'Where The Red Fern Grows,' 'Tora! Tora! Tora!,' 'Guns of the Magnificent Seven,' 'Planet of the Apes,' 'Black Like Me,' 'Oklahoma!,' 'Them!,' 'Kiss Me Kate,' 'The Red Badge Of Courage,' 'The Asphalt Jungle' and 'Battleground'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was married three times, including a marriage to Audra Lindley.
    He was a member of the Skull and Bones Society.
    He was a spokesman for Miracle-Gro plant food.
    He tended to portray tough, macho characters.
    He was mostly a supporting actor with few lead roles.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He served in the Marines during World War II.
    He attended Yale University.
    He won an Emmy Award, a Tony Award and a Grammy Award.
    He was nominated for two Academy Awards.
    He is the father of actor James Whitmore, Jr.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 73 Votes: 42.47% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 22.73% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 119 Votes: 44.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 50 Votes: 46.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 193 Votes: 35.75% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 65 Votes: 32.31% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 450 Votes: 45.11% Annoying