The Resume

(September 18, 1914-April 22, 2009)
Born in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
British director, cinematographer and photgrapher
Directed 'Web of Evidence,' 'My Geisha,' 'Young Cassidy' and 'Scent of a Mystery'
Worked as a cinemtographer on films such as 'The African Queen,' 'The Barfoot Contessa,' 'Conan the Barbarian' and 'Rambo: First Blood Part II'
Recipient of Honorary Oscar (2001)

Why he might be annoying:

He was twice divorced.
His nickname is 'Jack O'Lantern' because of his lighting expertise.
He developed the less than successful Smell-O-Vision.

Why he might not be annoying:

He worked with reknowned directors John Huston and Alfred Hitchcock.
As well as his Honorary Oscar, he won a competitive Oscar for Best Cinematography in 1948.
He was honored by the Queen with an OBE.

Credit: Birdienest81

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Artsy/Fartsy Directors
• Birdienest81's Profiles [Series 03]
• Chrome Domes and Cue Balls
• Golden Globe: Best Director (Ranked: 1960)
• I Attended the Premiere of 'Diary of Anne Frank' [1959]
• I Died in 2009 (Ranked: 94)
• Look at Me, I'm Accepting My Award
• Look at Me, I'm Accepting My Oscar
• My Nickname is Part of My Name [A-L]
• National Board of Review Award for Best Director (Ranked: 1960)
• New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director (Ranked: 1960)
• Profiles 25751-26000 (Ranked: 25968)
• Vehicle Names

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying