Also known as: Dame Edna Everage, Sir Les Patterson (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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John Barry Humphries (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) 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. Humphries's characters brought him international renown.
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Barry Humphries (배리 험프리스) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Parlophone.
Details
Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal
Birth Date: 17 February 1934
Death Date: 22 April 2023
Nationality: Australian
Professions: comedian, actor, author and satirist
Known For: writing and playing his stage and television characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson
Birth: 1934년 2월 17일
Death: 2023년 4월 22일
Profession: 희극 배우
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What is Barry Humphries?
John Barry Humphries (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, actor, author and satirist. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
What agency (소속사) is Barry Humphries under?
Barry Humphries is under Parlophone (팔로폰 레코드) (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's awards?
Barry Humphries — Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's birth date?
Barry Humphries — Birth Date: 17 February 1934 (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's death date?
Barry Humphries — Death Date: 22 April 2023 (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's nationality?
Barry Humphries — Nationality: Australian (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's professions?
Barry Humphries — Professions: comedian, actor, author and satirist (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's known for?
Barry Humphries — Known For: writing and playing his stage and television characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's birth?
Barry Humphries — Birth: 1934년 2월 17일 (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's death?
Barry Humphries — Death: 2023년 4월 22일 (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Barry Humphries's profession?
Barry Humphries — Profession: 희극 배우 (verified via Wikidata Q734221 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; Wikipedia Barry Humphries 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC; MusicBrainz a35ad611-76bc-47f1-813e-07f645f2e9ef 2026-09-08 11:58 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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