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Barry Humphries

Bio: John Barry Humphries, AO, CBE (17 February 1934 - 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, satirist, dadaist, artist, author and character actor, perhaps best known for his on-stage and television alter egos Dame Edna Everage, a Melbourne housewife and "gigastar", and Sir Les Patterson, Australia's foul-mouthed cultural attaché to the Court of St. James's

Born: Sat, Feb 17 1934

Birthplace: Camberwell, Melbourne, Australia

Death: Sat, Apr 22 2023

Barry Humphries is 89 years old

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Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh

Barry Humphries would have been no older than

89 in Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 23 2023

Barry Humphries at the BBC

Barry Humphries would have been no older than

89 in Barry Humphries at the BBC

as 'Self (archive material) / Dame Edna Everage / Sir Les Patterson'.

Sun, May 28 2023

Parkinson at 50

Barry Humphries was

87 in Parkinson at 50

as 'Dame Edna Everage (archive footage)'.

Sat, Aug 28 2021

Dame Edna Rules The Waves

Barry Humphries was

85 in Dame Edna Rules The Waves

as 'Dame Edna Everidge'.

Tue, Dec 31 2019

Standing Up for Sunny

Barry Humphries was

85 in Standing Up for Sunny

as 'Barry Humphries'.

Wed, Jun 12 2019

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

Barry Humphries was

82 in Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 31 2016

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Barry Humphries was

82 in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

as 'Charlie / Dame Edna'.

Fri, Jul 01 2016

Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Barry Humphries was

81 in Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 25 2015

Blinky Bill the Movie

Barry Humphries was

81 in Blinky Bill the Movie

as 'Wombo (voice)'.

Fri, Aug 21 2015

Jack Irish: Dead Point

Barry Humphries was

80 in Jack Irish: Dead Point

as 'Justice Logan'.

Sun, Apr 13 2014

Justin and the Knights of Valour

Barry Humphries was

79 in Justin and the Knights of Valour

as 'Braulio (voice)'.

Fri, Aug 09 2013

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Barry Humphries was

78 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

as 'The Great Goblin'.

Wed, Dec 12 2012

Kath & Kimderella

Barry Humphries was

78 in Kath & Kimderella

as 'Dame Edna Everage'.

Thu, Sep 06 2012

Making Mary and Max

Barry Humphries was

75 in Making Mary and Max

as 'Self'.

Wed, Oct 21 2009

Mary and Max

Barry Humphries was

75 in Mary and Max

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Thu, Apr 09 2009

Salvation

Barry Humphries was

75 in Salvation

as 'Client'.

Thu, Mar 19 2009

We Are Most Amused

Barry Humphries was

74 in We Are Most Amused

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 15 2008

Not Quite Hollywood

Barry Humphries was

74 in Not Quite Hollywood

as 'Self'.

Thu, Aug 28 2008

It Started with Swap Shop

Barry Humphries was

72 in It Started with Swap Shop

as 'Self'.

Thu, Dec 28 2006

Telling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom’

Barry Humphries was

72 in Telling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom’

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 06 2006

Da Kath & Kim Code

Barry Humphries was

71 in Da Kath & Kim Code

as 'John Monk'.

Sun, Nov 27 2005

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Barry Humphries was

70 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as 'Self - Edna Everage'.

Thu, Dec 09 2004

Barry Humphries Presents Back to My Roots and Other Suckers

Barry Humphries was

69 in Barry Humphries Presents Back to My Roots and Other Suckers

as 'Sir Les Patterson/Owen Steele/Sandy Stone/Dame Edna Everage'.

Mon, Dec 08 2003

Finding Nemo

Barry Humphries was

69 in Finding Nemo

as 'Bruce (voice)'.

Fri, May 30 2003

Nicholas Nickleby

Barry Humphries was

68 in Nicholas Nickleby

as 'Mrs. Crummies/Mr. Leadville'.

Fri, Dec 27 2002

Welcome to Woop Woop

Barry Humphries was

64 in Welcome to Woop Woop

as 'Blind Wally'.

Thu, Aug 13 1998

Spice World

Barry Humphries was

63 in Spice World

as 'Kevin McMaxford'.

Thu, Dec 18 1997

Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills

Barry Humphries was

63 in Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills

as 'Bert / Lady Shopper / Manager'.

Tue, Oct 07 1997

The Leading Man

Barry Humphries was

62 in The Leading Man

as 'Humphrey Beal'.

Thu, Dec 12 1996

Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook

Barry Humphries was

61 in Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook

as 'Self'.

Tue, Dec 19 1995

Napoleon

Barry Humphries was

61 in Napoleon

as 'Kangaroo (voice)'.

Fri, Jun 30 1995

Immortal Beloved

Barry Humphries was

60 in Immortal Beloved

as 'Clemens Metternich'.

Fri, Dec 16 1994

Joan Rivers: Abroad in London

Barry Humphries was

58 in Joan Rivers: Abroad in London

as 'Dame Edna Everage'.

Thu, Oct 08 1992

Selling Hitler

Barry Humphries was

57 in Selling Hitler

as 'Rupert Murdoch'.

Tue, Jun 11 1991

An Audience with Jackie Mason

Barry Humphries was

56 in An Audience with Jackie Mason

Thu, Dec 27 1990

One More Audience with Dame Edna Everage

Barry Humphries was

54 in One More Audience with Dame Edna Everage

as 'Dame Edna Everage'.

Sun, Dec 25 1988

Howling III: The Marsupials

Barry Humphries was

53 in Howling III: The Marsupials

as 'Academy Award Presenter'.

Fri, May 15 1987

Les Patterson Saves the World

Barry Humphries was

53 in Les Patterson Saves the World

as 'Sir Les Patterson / Dame Edna Everage'.

Thu, Apr 09 1987

An Aussie Audience with Dame Edna

Barry Humphries was

52 in An Aussie Audience with Dame Edna

as 'Dame Edna Everage / Sir Les Patterson / Self'.

Mon, Apr 14 1986

Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage

Barry Humphries was

50 in Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage

as 'Dame Edna'.

Sun, Dec 30 1984

Dr. Fischer of Geneva

Barry Humphries was

50 in Dr. Fischer of Geneva

as 'Richard Deane'.

Mon, Oct 08 1984

A (BBC Arena) Birthday Tribute to Dame Edna Everage

Barry Humphries was

50 in A (BBC Arena) Birthday Tribute to Dame Edna Everage

as 'Edna Everage'.

Fri, Feb 17 1984

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

Barry Humphries was

48 in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

as 'Self - Various Roles'.

Mon, Mar 01 1982

Shock Treatment

Barry Humphries was

47 in Shock Treatment

as 'Bert Schnick'.

Fri, Aug 21 1981

The Rocky Horror Treatment

Barry Humphries was

46 in The Rocky Horror Treatment

as '(archive footage)'.

Wed, Feb 04 1981

A Toast to Melbourne

Barry Humphries was

46 in A Toast to Melbourne

Thu, Jan 01 1981

An Audience with Dame Edna Everage

Barry Humphries was

46 in An Audience with Dame Edna Everage

Fri, Dec 26 1980

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Barry Humphries was

44 in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as 'Our Guests at Heartland'.

Mon, Jul 24 1978

The Getting of Wisdom

Barry Humphries was

43 in The Getting of Wisdom

as 'Rev. Strachey'.

Thu, Aug 25 1977

Pleasure at Her Majesty's

Barry Humphries was

42 in Pleasure at Her Majesty's

as 'Edna Everage'.

Wed, Dec 29 1976

The Great MacArthy

Barry Humphries was

41 in The Great MacArthy

as 'Col Ball-Miller'.

Mon, Aug 04 1975

Side by Side

Barry Humphries was

41 in Side by Side

Wed, Apr 30 1975

Barry McKenzie Holds His Own

Barry Humphries was

40 in Barry McKenzie Holds His Own

as 'Edna Everage'.

Thu, Dec 12 1974

Percy's Progress

Barry Humphries was

40 in Percy's Progress

as 'Dr. Anderson / Australian TV Lady'.

Thu, Aug 01 1974

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

Barry Humphries was

38 in The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

as 'Aunt Edna Everage / Hoot / Dr. DeLamphrey'.

Thu, Oct 12 1972

The Naked Bunyip

Barry Humphries was

35 in The Naked Bunyip

as 'Edna Everage'.

Mon, Feb 02 1970

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

Barry Humphries was

34 in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

as 'Mr. Wainwright'.

Wed, Sep 11 1968

Bedazzled

Barry Humphries was

33 in Bedazzled

as 'Envy'.

Mon, Oct 30 1967

Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch

Barry Humphries will be

89+ in Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch

as 'Dame Edna'.

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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Magical Land of Oz

Barry Humphries was

84+ in Magical Land of Oz

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 10 2019

A Granny's Guide to the Modern World

Barry Humphries was

82+ in A Granny's Guide to the Modern World

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 03 2016

Brilliant Creatures

Barry Humphries was

80+ in Brilliant Creatures

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2014

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off

Barry Humphries was

78+ in The Great Comic Relief Bake Off

as 'Contestant (Dame Edna Everage)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2013

A Comedy Roast

Barry Humphries was

76+ in A Comedy Roast

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2010

Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford

Barry Humphries was

76+ in Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 26 2010

Q&A

Barry Humphries was

74+ in Q&A

as 'Self - Panellist'.

First Air Date
Thu, May 22 2008

I'd Do Anything

Barry Humphries was

74+ in I'd Do Anything

as 'Himself - Judge'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 2008

Who Do You Think You Are?

Barry Humphries was

73+ in Who Do You Think You Are?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008

The Dame Edna Treatment

Barry Humphries was

73+ in The Dame Edna Treatment

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 17 2007

The Graham Norton Show

Barry Humphries was

73+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Betjeman and Me

Barry Humphries was

72+ in Betjeman and Me

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

The One Show

Barry Humphries was

72+ in The One Show

as 'Self, Dame Edna Everage'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

The Tony Danza Show

Barry Humphries was

70+ in The Tony Danza Show

as 'Dame Edna'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

Little Britain

Barry Humphries was

69+ in Little Britain

as ', Dame Edna Everage'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003

Barry Humphries was

69+ in QI

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003

Micallef Tonight

Barry Humphries was

69+ in Micallef Tonight

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 12 2003

Hollywood Squares

Barry Humphries was

64+ in Hollywood Squares

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

Parkinson

Barry Humphries was

63+ in Parkinson

as 'Dame Edna Everage'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

Ally McBeal

Barry Humphries was

63+ in Ally McBeal

as 'Claire Otoms'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997

The View

Barry Humphries was

63+ in The View

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Team: A Season With McLaren

Barry Humphries was

59+ in The Team: A Season With McLaren

as 'Dame Edna Everage'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1993

RTL Samstag Nacht

Barry Humphries was

59+ in RTL Samstag Nacht

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 06 1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Barry Humphries was

59+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as 'Dame Edna'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch

Barry Humphries was

58+ in Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch

as 'Dame Edna'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Barry Humphries was

58+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as ', Dame Edna Everage'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

Dame Edna's Hollywood

Barry Humphries was

57+ in Dame Edna's Hollywood

as 'Dame Edna Everage'.

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 30 1991

Pebble Mill

Barry Humphries was

57+ in Pebble Mill

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991

Boulevard Bio

Barry Humphries was

57+ in Boulevard Bio

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Aug 06 1991

The Dame Edna Experience

Barry Humphries was

53+ in The Dame Edna Experience

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1987

Wogan

Barry Humphries was

48+ in Wogan

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982

Russell Harty

Barry Humphries was

46+ in Russell Harty

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 28 1980

The South Bank Show

Barry Humphries was

43+ in The South Bank Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 1978

An Audience with...

Barry Humphries was

43+ in An Audience with...

as 'Dame Edna Everage, Dame Edna Everage / Sir Les Patterson'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978

Saturday Night Live

Barry Humphries was

41+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

The Wednesday Play

Barry Humphries was

30+ in The Wednesday Play

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Barry Humphries was

28+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Dame Edna Everage'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962