Edna, Dame
His father was an affluent construction manager. Barry was a very intelligent boy who attended Melbourne University. There, he began in revues and doing some impersonations. He moved to London around 1960 and began his TV career. He has created numerous characters, including Dame Edna Everidge and Sir Les Patterson.
His fourth wife, Lizzie Spender, is the daughter of the poet Sir  ...  show all 

Edna, Dame
His father was an affluent construction manager. Barry was a very intelligent boy who attended Melbourne University. There, he began in revues and doing some impersonations. He moved to London around 1960 and began his TV career. He has created numerous characters, including Dame Edna Everidge and Sir Les Patterson.
His fourth wife, Lizzie Spender, is the daughter of the poet Sir Stephen Spender .
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