Biography
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. Graham Kennedy biography (ABC)
ABC news obituary including video and audio links
Laughterlog.com – Biography with list of radio, television and film appearances
Vale Graham Kennedy – includes rare early recordings of Whitta with Kennedy
Blainey – The first inhabitants – Kennedy voiceover
Blainey – Bush medicine – Kennedy voiceover
Filmography
all 17
Movies 14
self 5
TV Shows 3
The King (2007)
Travelling North (1987)
Les Patterson Saves the World (1987)
The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)
The Club (1980)
The Love Boat (1977)
Blankety Blanks
Australia's Funniest Home Videos
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1934-02-15
Deathday2005-05-25 (71 years old)
CitizenshipsAustralia
ResidencesMelbourne, Australia
AwardsGold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, Officer of the Order of Australia, Centenary Medal
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