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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 .
- 1953–2023
- Character comedy, satire
Apr 22, 2023 · Barry Humphries obituary. Entertainer whose outrageous caricatures Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson took the one-man show to new heights. Barry Humphries, Australian comedian and...
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- Peter Coleman
Apr 22, 2023 · Barry Humphries, the Australian comedian and actor best known for his creations Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died aged 89. In a seven-decade career spanning theatre, television...
- Sian Cain
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Apr 22, 2023 · Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images. CNN —. The Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his drag character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. ” He was completely himself until the ...
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Apr 22, 2023 · By Margalit Fox. Published April 22, 2023 Updated April 23, 2023. Oh, Possums, Dame Edna is no more. To be unflinchingly precise, Barry Humphries, the Australian-born actor and comic who for ...
Barry Humphries (1934-2023) was an Australian comedian and performer who created characters such as Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. He appeared in films, TV shows, stage plays and documentaries, and received numerous awards and nominations.
Apr 22, 2023 · The Australian actor and satirist passed away in Sydney after a long career in theatre, film and comedy. He was praised by politicians, celebrities and fans for his wit, generosity and cultural impact.