- Died22 April 2023 (aged 89) · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
John Barry Humphries AC CBE (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, actor, author and satirist. He was best known for writing and playing his stage and television characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. Humphries's characters brought him international renown. He appeared in numerous stage productions, films and television shows. Originall…
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WEB22 April 2023. Getty Images. In a purple wig, garish outfits and outrageous spectacles, Barry Humphries was instantly recognisable as Dame Edna Everage. Modelled on a …
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WEBBarry Humphries (born February 17, 1934) was a character actor, singer, writer, poet and painter. He is known principally for the stage personas he has developed over a long …
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WEB22 April 2023. Getty Images. Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage. Barry Humphries was described as one of the greatest raconteurs and stand-up comedians of his age. …
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WEBApr 22, 2023 · John Barry Humphries was born February 17 1934, the oldest child of Eric and Louisa Humphries. Eric ran a flourishing building business (he might be called a developer nowadays) and Louisa was a ...
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WEBBarry Humphries. Actor: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. His father was a well-to-do builder. Barry was a highly intelligent boy who attended Melbourne University. There, he …
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WEBApr 24, 2023 · John Barry Humphries was born in Melbourne in 1934 and grew up in Camberwell in the city's east. His career took him from post-war Australian suburbs to London stages, Hollywood sets and to ...