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Richard Coyle

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Actor

The Resume

    (February 27, 1972- )
    Acted in 'Gunpowder, Treason and Plot' (2004), 'Friday Night In' (2003), 'Othello' (2002), 'Young Blades' (2001), 'Happy Now' (2001), 'Lorna Doone' (2000), 'Hearts and Bones' (2000), 'Topsy-Turvy' (1999), 'Human Traffic' (1999), 'What Rats Won't Do' (1998), 'Life and Crimes of William Palmer' (1998) and 'Macbeth' (1998)'
    Portrayed 'Jeff'rey Murdock on 'Coupling,' John Strange on 'Strange,' Sir Geoffrey Halford on 'Greenstone,' Martin Marr on 'Up Rising' and Mr. Coxe on 'Wives and Daughters'

Why he might be annoying:

    He left 'Coupling' after it's third season to star in 'Strange.'
    He said 'Coupling' is rude.
    He says the character of Jeff is pretty embarrassing.
    He has done nudity in 'Coupling.'
    He lives with girlfriend, actress Georgia Mackenzie.
    He met Georgia Mackenzie while filming 'Up Rising' (1999).

Why he might not be annoying:

    His character on 'Coupling' tended to get the best punch lines.
    He thought it would be funny to audition for the role of Jeff on 'Coupling' using a Welsh accent. His accent was so convincing they actually thought he was Welsh.
    He studied politics at York University.
    He was the first cast member of 'Coupling' to be given the starring role in a new series.
    He mastered acting as Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
    Although he was just an extra on 'Jane Eyre,' director Franco Zeffirelli took to him and gave him a single speaking line.
    He performed in British theater in 'Proof' with Gwyneth Paltrow.
    In one episode, he ad libbed a language that he improvised on the spot. This impressed the entire cast of 'Coupling.'

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 35 Votes: 65.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 195 Votes: 66.15% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 116 Votes: 62.93% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 185 Votes: 63.24% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 51 Votes: 49.02% Annoying