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Ross Higgins

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Actor

The Resume

    (June 14, 1931-October 7, 2016)
    Most famous for portraying rough Aussie character Ted Bullpitt in 'Bullpitt (1997)' and 'Kingswood Country (1979)'
    Appeared in 'Ginger Meggs (1982),' 'Shout! The Story of Johnny O'Keefe (1985) (TV)' and provides a voice for the animated 'Dot' movies

Why he might be annoying:

    He is a rough and unpleasant man by nature.
    He endorses an Australian stereotype.
    He returned after many years as his character Ted in the show 'Bullpitt,' despite the fact his character was outdated.
    'Bullpitt' didn't air very long.
    He often wore flannel shirts.
    He attempted a straight role in 'Richmond Hill' and was laughed at.
    Most Australians don't know his name and refer to him as 'Bullpitt.'
    He is often quoted by fans for a memorable line 'Not The Kingswood?.'
    His break was made on a show named after an old car, often considered the typical Aussie car of an era- The Holden Kingswood.
    He created Ted for a bad Australian comedy show called 'The Naked Vicar show.'
    He portrays bigots.
    He shares a birthday with tennis star Steffi Graf.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is an Australian Icon and a reminder of happier times in Australia's history.
    He is remembered as part of Australian comedy.
    He hasn't worked on TV since the canning of his show 'Bullpitt' in 1997.
    He worked in front of a live studio audience.
    Kingswood Country won 2 'Logie' awards for 'Best Comedy' in 1981 & 1982 ( A 'Logie' award is the Australian equivalent for the U.S. Emmy award for television programs).
    Kingswood country ran for 6 series, partly due to his success.

Credit: Zoidberg


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 25 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 71 Votes: 64.79% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 90 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 49 Votes: 40.82% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 66 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 114 Votes: 65.79% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 122 Votes: 66.39% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 185 Votes: 68.11% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 176 Votes: 59.66% Annoying