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Barry Humphries

(1934-2023), Comic actor behind 'Dame Edna Everage' and 'Sir Les Patterson'; entertainer and writer

(John) Barry Humphries

Sitter in 12 portraits
Australian-born entertainer and writer, Humphries established his career in satire in London during the 1960s. He was best known for his television appearances as Dame Edna Everage, the Australian housewife superstar.

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Barry Humphries, by Annie Leibovitz - NPG P625

Barry Humphries

by Annie Leibovitz
bromide print, 1991
NPG P625

Barry Humphries, by Lord Snowdon - NPG P1886

Barry Humphries

by Lord Snowdon
gelatin silver print
NPG P1886

Barry Humphries, by Lewis Morley - NPG x125192

Barry Humphries

by Lewis Morley
resin print, 1960s
NPG x125192

Barry Humphries, by Lewis Morley - NPG x38940

Barry Humphries

by Lewis Morley
bromide fibre print, 1962
NPG x38940

Barry Humphries, by Lewis Morley - NPG x125193

Barry Humphries

by Lewis Morley
toned bromide print, 1970
NPG x125193

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage, by Nicholas A. Read - NPG x35140

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage

by Nicholas A. Read
bromide fibre print, 1980s
NPG x35140

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage, by Lewis Morley - NPG x76926

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage

by Lewis Morley
bromide fibre print, 1982
NPG x76926

Barry Humphries, by Polly Borland - NPG x88448

Barry Humphries

by Polly Borland
chromogenic print, October 1999
NPG x88448

Barry Humphries as Sir Les Patterson, by Polly Borland - NPG x88449

Barry Humphries as Sir Les Patterson

by Polly Borland
chromogenic print, October 1999
NPG x88449

Barry Humphries, by Robert D. Phillips - NPG x134710

Barry Humphries

by Robert D. Phillips
chromogenic print, June 2008
NPG x134710

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