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Garry Who (born Garry John Weston; 1 May 1954) is an Australian actor and comedian, best known for his role as Doug Stevens in the Australian sitcom '' All Together Now''. Who was born in
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,
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, Australia, grew up in Maitland,
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, Australia and went to Maitland High School. After he finished school, he moved back to his home town to start his career.


Career

Beginning his working life as a signwriter, Who began his career in the mid-70s as a stand-up comedian. He rose to prominence in the early 1980s at the original Sydney Comedy Store.Mark Short, 'Who's Who in the Comedy Zoo' ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 19 June 1987 p. 40 In the late 1980s he began to feature on film and television. His biggest role to date was portraying Doug Stevens in the 90's hit '' All Together Now''. He has also appeared in ''
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Discography

*1987 ''Life’s Just A Routine''


Filmography


Film


Television


References


External links


Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Who, Garry 1954 births Male actors from Sydney Australian stand-up comedians Australian male comedians Australian male television actors Living people Comedians from Sydney