Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries was born on Feb 17, 1934 in Australia. Barry Humphries's big-screen debut came with Not Only... But Also - Season 1 directed by Joseph McGrath in 1965, strarring In 'Poets Cornered'. Barry Humphries is known for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey directed by Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen stars as Gandalf and Martin Freeman as Bilbo. Barry Humphries has got 5 awards and 5 nominations so far. The most recent award Barry Humphries achieved is National Board of Review, USA. The upcoming new movie Barry Humphries plays is Blinky Bill the Movie which will be released on Aug 02, 2019.
His father was a well-to-do construction manager. Barry was a highly intelligent boy who attended Melbourne University. There, he began in revues and doing impersonations. He moved to London around 1960 and began his professional performing career in Peter Cook's Establishment nightclub and on the West End stage. He has created numerous characters including Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.
Birthday
Feb 17, 1934Place of Birth
Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAlso known
Dame Edna Everage
Known For
Awards
5 wins & 5 nominations
Movies & TV Shows
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- 19897.5
- 19873.5
- 1987
actor, writer
as Sir Les Patterson / Dame Edna Everage (as Sir Les Patterson/Dame Edna Everage)
4.9 - 19877.5
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- 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
actor
as Dame Edna Everage - Our Guests at Heartland (as Dame Edna Everage)
4.2 - 19776.5
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- 19755.2
- 1974
actor, writer
as Aunt Edna Everage / Dr. Meyer Delamphrey / Offensive Buck-toothed Englishman / ...
5.4 - 19743.7
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- 19708.4
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- 19676.8
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- 19658.4