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Graham Kennedy

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Graham Cyril Kennedy AO (15 February 1934 – 25 May 2005) was an Australian entertainer, comedian and variety performer, as well as a personality and star of radio, theatre, television and film. He often performed in the style of vaudevillian and radio comedy star Roy Rene and was often called "Gra Gra" (pronounced "gray-gray").

Honoured as an officer of the Order of Australia, he was a six-time recipient of the Gold Logie, including the Logie Hall of Fame award, and won the Star of the Year Award in 1959. He is the most awarded star of Australian television. He was often referred to as "The King" or the "King of Australian television".

He was also known for his television collaborations with Bert Newton and Don Lane.

Source: Wikidata , August 2023

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Born
15 Feb 1934
Died
25 May 2005 (aged 71)
Production Places
Australia

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ACMI Identifier

34620

Wikidata

Q2111930

VIAF

166539832

LOC Auth

nr2003033923

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