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Barry Humphries

Performer

Barry Humphries, the Australian comedian and satirist behind the beloved character of "Dame Edna," passed away at a Sydney hospital following complications from a hip surgery in March. He was 89 years old.

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  • Also Known As: Dame Edna Everage, John Barry Humphries, Madge Allsop
  • Born: Feb 17, 1934 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Death: Apr 22, 2023 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Roles (17)

All About Me - Opening Night, Edna All About Me
Opened March 18, 2010
  • Author
  • Original Songs
  • Co-Conceiver
  • Performer
All About Me - Opening Night, Edna
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 Children and Art
Opened March 21, 2005
  • Performer
Dame Edna Back with a Vengeance Playbill - Opening Night Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance
Opened November 21, 2004
  • Deviser and Writer
  • Lyrics
  • as Dame Edna Everage (Original)
  • as Dame Edna (Understudy - Original)
Dame Edna Back with a Vengeance Playbill - Opening Night
Dame Edna: The Royal Tour Playbill - Opening Night, Oct 1999 Dame Edna: The Royal Tour
Opened October 17, 1999
  • Writer
  • Songs, Music & Lyrics
  • Devised by
  • as Dame Edna (Original)
  • as Dame Edna (Understudy - Original)
Dame Edna: The Royal Tour Playbill - Opening Night, Oct 1999
Oliver! Playbill - Preview, Dec 1962 Oliver!
Opened January 06, 1963
  • as Mr. Sowerberry (Original)
  • as Fagin (Understudy - Original)
Oliver! Playbill - Preview, Dec 1962

Awards

Drama Desk Award
2005 Outstanding Solo Performance Nominee
2000 Outstanding Solo Performance Winner
1978 Unique Theatrical Experience Housewife! Superstar! Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
2000 Special Award Winner
Theatre World Awards
2000 Theatre World Special Award Winner
Tony Award
2005 Special Theatrical Event Nominee
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