Biography
John Barry Humphries 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. He appeared in numerous stage productions, films and television shows.
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Awards & recognition
- Companion of the Order of Australia · 2023
- James Joyce Awards · 2009
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2007
- Centenary Medal · 2001
- Theatre World Special Award · 2000
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- Officer of the Order of Australia · 1982
- Ackerley Prize
- Australian National Living Treasure
- Sydney Theatre Awards
Filmography28 titles
Magical Land of Oz
Mary and Max
QI
Finding Nemo
Hollywood Squares
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Graham Norton Show
Da Kath & Kim Code
Immortal Beloved
Nicholas Nickleby
Saturday Night Live
Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Ally McBeal
Napoleon
Bedazzled
The Osbournes
Welcome to Woop Woop
Blinky Bill the Movie
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Kath & Kimderella
Standing Up for Sunny
The Leading Man
Howling III
The One Show
The View
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band