Vocalist
The Resume
(June 4, 1961- )
Born in Cushing, Oklahoma
Winner of the $100,000 grand prize in season one of 'Star Search' (1984)
Recorded the albums 'Sam Harris' (1984), 'Sam-I-Am' (1985), 'Standard Time' (1997) and 'Revival' (1999)
Appeared in the CBS series 'The Class' (2006-07)
Appeared on Broadway in 'Grease,' 'The Life' and 'The Producers'
Why he might be annoying
His first solo show, 'Out of Control,' opened with him singing 'God Bless the Child' while in a straightjacket.
After his 'Star Search' win, 'Over the Rainbow' became the ubiquitous power ballad for later contestants.
He was an alcoholic.
Why he might not be annoying
He raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
His Carnegie Hall debut sold out in only five hours.
Liza Minneli said, 'Sam Harris is the best damn singer I've ever heard in my whole life.'
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
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