Barry Humphries |
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His father was an affluent construction manager. Barry was a very intelligent boy who attended Melbourne University. There, he began in revues and doing some impersonations. He moved to London around 1960 and began his TV career. He has created numerous characters, including Dame Edna Everidge and Sir Les Patterson.
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Born:in Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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Actor (87 credits)
Actor (87 credits)
2015
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show
(2015)
... Dame Edna Everage
2015
The Great Comic Relief Bake Off
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #2.1
(2015)
... Dame Edna Everage
2013
BBC Proms
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Last Night from Around the UK
(2013)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Last Night of the Proms
(2013)
... Dame Edna Everage
2013
Chickens
(TV Series)
Headmaster
Headmaster
- Rebel Girl
(2013)
... Headmaster
- Masculinity
(2013)
... Headmaster
2012
The 7PM Project
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode dated 20 March 2012
(2012)
... Dame Edna Everage
2001-2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series)
Dame Edna / Dame Edna Everage - Royal Wedding Correspondent / Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna / Dame Edna Everage - Royal Wedding Correspondent / Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #19.136
(2011)
... Dame Edna Everage - Royal Wedding Correspondent (as Dame Edna)
- Episode #19.133
(2011)
... Dame Edna Everage - Royal Wedding Correspondent (as Dame Edna Everage)
- Episode #16.212
(2008)
... Dame Edna (as Dame Edna)
- Episode #16.153
(2008)
... Dame Edna (as Dame Edna)
- Episode #13.224
(2005)
... Dame Edna
2011
Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.6
(2011)
... Dame Edna Everage
2008-2010
Loose Women
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #15.11
(2010)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #12.237
(2008)
... Dame Edna Everage
2004-2010
The View
(TV Series)
Dame Edna
Dame Edna
- Episode dated 25 March 2010
(2010)
... Dame Edna (as Dame Edna)
- Episode dated 8 December 2004
(2004)
... Dame Edna (as Dame Edna)
2009
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
(TV Series)
Dame Edna - Excerpt Reader
Dame Edna - Excerpt Reader
- Episode #6.7
(2009)
... Dame Edna - Excerpt Reader
2008
The Graham Norton Show
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #3.7
(2008)
... Dame Edna Everage (as Dame Edna Everage)
1978-2007
Parkinson
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- The Final Conversation
(2007)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode dated 27 August 2006
(2006)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode dated 30 October 2004
(2004)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode dated 24 December 2001
(2001)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #8.14
(1978)
... Dame Edna Everage (as Dame Edna Everage)
2007
This Morning
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode dated 28 March 2007
(2007)
... Dame Edna Everage
2005
Live with Kelly and Ryan
(TV Series)
Dame Edna
Dame Edna
- Episode dated 22 March 2005
(2005)
... Dame Edna (as Dame Edna)
2001-2002
Ally McBeal
(TV Series)
Claire Otoms
Claire Otoms
- Bygones
(2002)
... Claire Otoms (as Dame Edna Everage)
- All of Me
(2002)
... Claire Otoms (as Dame Edna Everage)
- What I'll Never Do for Love Again
(2002)
... Claire Otoms (as Dame Edna Everage)
- Another One Bites the Dust
(2002)
... Claire Otoms (as Dame Edna Everage)
- Tom Dooley
(2002)
... Claire Otoms (as Dame Edna Everage)
2001
Tracey Ullman's Visible Panty Lines
(TV Series)
Dame Edna
Dame Edna
- Dame Edna & Nell Campbell
(2001)
... Dame Edna
1996
RTL Samstag Nacht
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Dame Edna/Maren Kroymann/Jochem Busse
(1996)
... Dame Edna Everage (as Dame Edna)
1992-1993
Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #2.5
(1993)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.5
(1992)
... Dame Edna Everage
1991-1993
Dame Edna's Hollywood
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.1
(1991)
... Dame Edna Everage
1991
The Life and Death of Sandy Stone
(TV Series)
Sandy Stone
Sandy Stone
- Episode #1.4
(1991)
... Sandy Stone
- Episode #1.3
(1991)
... Sandy Stone
- Episode #1.2
(1991)
... Sandy Stone
- Episode #1.1
(1991)
... Sandy Stone
1991
Selling Hitler
(TV Mini-Series)
Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch
- Episode #1.5
(1991)
... Rupert Murdoch
- Episode #1.4
(1991)
... Rupert Murdoch
1987
Les Patterson Saves the World
Sir Les Patterson / Dame Edna Everage (as Sir Les Patterson/Dame Edna Everage)
Sir Les Patterson / Dame Edna Everage (as Sir Les Patterson/Dame Edna Everage)
1982
Omnibus
(TV Series documentary)
Sir Les Patterson
Sir Les Patterson
- James Joyce/Les Patterson
(1982)
... Sir Les Patterson
1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Dame Edna Everage - Our Guests at Heartland (as Dame Edna Everage)
Dame Edna Everage - Our Guests at Heartland (as Dame Edna Everage)
1976-1977
The Barry Humphries Show
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.2
(1977)
... Dame Edna Everage
- Episode #1.1
(1976)
... Dame Edna Everage
1977
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna Everage
- Madeline Kahn/Taj Mahal
(1977)
... Dame Edna Everage
1974
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Aunt Edna Everage / Dr. Meyer Delamphrey / Offensive Buck-toothed Englishman / ...
Aunt Edna Everage / Dr. Meyer Delamphrey / Offensive Buck-toothed Englishman / ...
1965-1970
Not Only... But Also
(TV Series)
In 'Poets Cornered'
In 'Poets Cornered'
- Episode #3.3
(1970)
- Episode #3.1
(1970)
- Christmas Special
(1966)
... In 'Poets Cornered'
- Episode #1.4
(1965)
- Episode #1.2
(1965)
1970
Barry Humphries' Scandals
(TV Series)
Mrs. Norm Everage / Various Characters
Mrs. Norm Everage / Various Characters
- Episode #1.6
(1970)
... Mrs. Norm Everage / Various Characters
- Episode #1.5
(1970)
... Mrs. Norm Everage / Various Characters
- Episode #1.4
(1970)
... Mrs. Norm Everage / Various Characters
- Episode #1.3
(1970)
... Mrs. Norm Everage / Various Characters
- Episode #1.2
(1970)
... Mrs. Norm Everage / Various Characters
1966-1967
The Late Show
(TV Series)
Edna Everage
Edna Everage
- Episode #1.23
(1967)
- Episode #1.22
(1967)
- Episode #1.21
(1967)
- Episode #1.20
(1967)
- Episode #1.19
(1967)
1963
The Adventures of Sebastian the Fox
(TV Series)
The Painter
The Painter
- The Painter
(1963)
... The Painter
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Writer (21 credits)
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Soundtrack (9 credits)
Soundtrack (9 credits)
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Music department (2 credits)
Music department (2 credits)
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Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (154 credits)
Self (154 credits)
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Archive footage (48 credits)
Archive footage (48 credits)
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(March 28 to April 9, 2006) He acted in his play, "Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance!," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Wayne Barker was director. See more »Official Sites:
Official Site for Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries)Alternate Names:
Dame Edna | Dame Edna Everage | Edna Everage | Sir Les Patterson/Dame Edna Everage | Dame Edna Everidge | Dame Edna Everage and Les Patterson | Les Patterson | Sir Les PattersonHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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