Barry Humphries Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Death
Barry Humphries Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 89 kg |
Date of Birth | February 17, 1934 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Date of Death | April 22, 2023 |
Barry Humphries was a talented Australian comedian, actor, author, and satirist who found huge popularity by dressing up in drag as the characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. He was cherished for his Dadaist and absurdist humor and was considered to be ‘the most significant comedian to emerge since Charlie Chaplin‘.
Born Name
John Barry Humphries
Nick Name
Sunny Sam
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Age
He was born on February 17, 1934.
Died
He passed away on April 22, 2023, in Sydney, New South Wales, at the age of 89 years from complications arising out of a hip replacement surgery.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality
Education
Barry was educated at the Camberwell Grammar School followed by the Melbourne Grammar School.
He attended the University of Melbourne for 2 years, during which he studied Philosophy, Law, and Fine Arts. However, he dropped out before completing his graduation.
Occupation
Comedian, Actor, Author, Satirist
Family
- Father – Eric Humphries (Construction Manager)
- Mother – Louisa Agnes (née Brown)
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Barry’s net worth was $12 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Genres
Character Comedy, satire
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
89 kg or 196 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Barry Humphries had dated –
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Race / Ethnicity
White
He had English ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
However, his hair had turned ‘Gray’ by the time of his death.
Eye Color
Blue/Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
His trademark greeting while dressed as Dame Edna was “Hello Possums”!
Barry Humphries Favorite Things
- Writer – Vladimir Nabokov
Source – Qantas.com
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Barry Humphries Facts
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