The Resume

(January 11, 1953-November 2, 2020)
Appeared in 'Gormenghast,' 'A Midsummer Nights Dream,' 'Cousin Bette,' 'The Adventures of Pinocchio,' 'In the Bleak Midwinter,' 'Princess Cariboo,' 'Henry V' and 'The Bounty'
First recurring member on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988-1991)'
Guest starred on 'Have I Got News For You'
Did extensive theatre work in the UK

Why he might be annoying:

He is regarded as a stage hog and has been called difficult to work with.
He does one-man stage shows.
He flaunts his vast literary knowledge.

Why he might not be annoying:

He graduated with a PhD from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, his MA is from the University of Wales.
He is a founding fathers of 'Whose Line.'
His incredible interested in literature is an asset.
He is an accomplished stage actor, even doing opera.

Credit: Jet

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I am Scottish
• I Died in 2020 (Ranked: 67)
• Jet's Profiles [Series 1]
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Profiles 4001-4250 (Ranked: 4145)
• Whose Line is it Anyway?

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 173 Votes: 66.47% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 36 Votes: 69.44% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 38 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 91 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 143 Votes: 68.53% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 170 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 261 Votes: 66.28% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 611 Votes: 69.39% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 2860 Votes: 36.99% Annoying