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Biography
Rolf Harris was an Australian entertainer whose career has encompassed work as a musician, singer-songwriter, composer, comedian, actor, painter and television personality. Harris was widely known for his musical compositions "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" and "Jake the Peg" and his recording of "Two Little Boys". His career hid a darkness. It ended in disgrace after he was found guilty of the indecent assault of teenage girls over many years. He was jailed in 2014.
Awards & recognition
- Centenary Medal · 2001
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1977
- Member of the Order of the British Empire · 1968
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Member of the Order of Australia
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- Officer of the Order of Australia
