Born in Melbourne, Australia in 1934, Humphries created the character of housewife Edna Everage in 1955 as a social satire. The character became a huge hit in the 1970s when Humphries brought the act to London's West End and appeared in a host of productions, TV shows, and chat shows.
I remember seeing Dame Edna on US TV in the 80s or 90s and I laughed my fool head off. That voice and always cheerful comments. I can’t help but think that Robin Williams copied Dame Edna for “Mrs. Doubtfire”