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Oracle of DelphiRolf Harris: Master Entertainer
November 29th 2008 02:17
Rolf Harris CBE, AM is almost unique among Australian entertainers, in that he excels in many different areas of the arts. A musician, singer, composer, TV host, sportsman and painter, he even painted an official portrait of the Queen.
Rolf was born on 30th March 1930 in the Perth suburb of Bassendean, in Western Australia to Welsh immigrants, Crom and Agnes Harris. He is also the nephew of Australian artist Pixie O'Harris. He was named after Rolf Boldrewood, an Australian writer that his mother admired.
Harris started on television in it's early years in Perth, with his rapid drawing style and flair for amusing entertainment. He moved to England as an art student at City and Guilds Arts School, Kennington, South London at the age of 22, notably illustrating Robert Harbin's Paper Magic (1956). He also had a few acting roles in British television programs and film as Harry in The Vise and as Pvt. Proudfoot in the 1955 film You Lucky People.
In October 2008, Harris announced he would re-record his 1969 hit "Two Little Boys", backed by North Wales' Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir, to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Adapted from the detailed biography of Rolf Harris at the above link.
Rolf was born on 30th March 1930 in the Perth suburb of Bassendean, in Western Australia to Welsh immigrants, Crom and Agnes Harris. He is also the nephew of Australian artist Pixie O'Harris. He was named after Rolf Boldrewood, an Australian writer that his mother admired.
Harris started on television in it's early years in Perth, with his rapid drawing style and flair for amusing entertainment. He moved to England as an art student at City and Guilds Arts School, Kennington, South London at the age of 22, notably illustrating Robert Harbin's Paper Magic (1956). He also had a few acting roles in British television programs and film as Harry in The Vise and as Pvt. Proudfoot in the 1955 film You Lucky People.
In October 2008, Harris announced he would re-record his 1969 hit "Two Little Boys", backed by North Wales' Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir, to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Adapted from the detailed biography of Rolf Harris at the above link.
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