Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries
- 88 years-old
- Australian
- Actor, writer and comedian
A Granny's Guide To The Modern World. Barry Humphries. Copyright: Rumpus Media
Born John Barry Humphries and perhaps better known as his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, Humphries is a British-based Australian comedian, actor and satirist. Rising to prominence in London during the 1960s' satire boom, he was an early contributor to Private Eye and appeared in the original production of musical Oliver!. He has enjoyed dozens of film and television roles, most often in the guise of Dame Edna or other characters such as Sir Les Patterson.
More information
- Born
- Saturday 17th February 1934
- Stage name
- Dame Edna Everage
- Full name
- John Barry Humphries
- Nationality
- Australian
Awards
- Chortle Awards 2014
- Best Tour: Nominee
- British Comedy Awards 1999
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1990
- Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1989
- Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1988
- Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1981
- Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
Credits
Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Barry Humphries on IMDb