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Graham Kennedy (other)
Graham Kennedy (1934–2005) was an Australian entertainer, comedian and variety performer. Graham Kennedy may also refer to: * Graham Kennedy (rugby league) Graham Kennedy (1939 – 2002) also known by the nickname of "Ginger", was a New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach who represented New Zealand. Early years Kennedy attended Marist Brothers High School where he played in the first eleve ... (1939–2002), New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach * Graham Kennedy (cricketer) (born 1999), Irish cricketer {{Human name disambiguation, Kennedy, Graham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Kennedy
Graham Cyril Kennedy Order of Australia, AO (15 February 1934 – 25 May 2005) was an Australian entertainer, comedian and variety performer, radio and television host as well as a personality and actor of theatre, television and film. He was often referred to as "The King of Television" or simply "The King" and 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 List of Logie Hall of Fame inductees, 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 known for his radio and television collaboration's with Bert Newton including on In Melbourne Tonight and The Graham Kennedy Show. Early life Childhood and education Kennedy was born in Camden Street, Balaclava, Victoria, Balaclava, a suburb of Melbourne to Cyril William Kennedy and Mary Austin Kennedy (née Scott). Kennedy's mother, who was 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Kennedy (rugby League)
Graham Kennedy (1939 – 2002) also known by the nickname of "Ginger", was a New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach who represented New Zealand. Early years Kennedy attended Marist Brothers High School where he played in the first eleven and first fifteen. He twice made the Schoolboy Kiwis side. Kennedy then attended teachers college in Christchurch, where he played two seasons of rugby union and made the Canterbury Colts side.Rugby League Annual 2002 ''New Zealand Rugby League'', p.p. 22-23 Playing career Kennedy played rugby league for the Marist club in the West Coast Rugby League competition and also represented the West Coast. He was a South Island representative between 1959 and 1965. Kennedy also played for the New Zealand national rugby league team, playing in 64 games, including 21 tests between 1961 and 1966. He played four matches as captain of the Kiwis. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
