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| − | + | '''Danny La Rue, [[OBE]]''' was born on [[26 July]][[1927]]) as '''Daniel Patrick Carroll''' in [[County Cork]], his family lived in Horgan's Buildings, Magazine Road, Cork City [[Ireland]]. | |
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| + | ==Biography== | ||
| + | He served in the [[Royal Navy]] as a young man following his father's steps, but he became famous as a [[drag queen|female impersonator]] (or "comic in a frock" as he preferred to be called) in [[England]] and was featured in [[theatre]] productions, and in [[film]], [[television]], and records. | ||
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| + | He was made [[Order of the British Empire|an OBE]] in the 2002 [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen]]'s [[British honours system|Birthday Honours List]]. | ||
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| + | Among his [[impersonation]]s were [[celebrity|celebrities]] such as [[Elizabeth Taylor]], [[Zsa Zsa Gabor]], [[Marlene Dietrich]], and [[Margaret Thatcher]]. At one point he had his own [[nightclub]] in [[Hanover Square]], and also performed on [[London]]'s [[West End theatre|West End]]. In the [[1960s]] he was among England's highest-paid [[entertainer]]s. | ||
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| + | In [[1982]] he played 'Dolly Levi' in the famous [[musical theater|musical]] ''[[Hello, Dolly! (musical)|Hello, Dolly!]]'', and he is still a regular performer in traditional Christmas [[pantomime]] shows in Britain. He appeared as himself in ''[[Mr. Bean]]''. | ||
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| + | For most of his career, Danny implied that beneath his costume he was a "normal" heterosexual man. Unlike many drag performers, he would always perform parts of his show in men's clothes, and was often seen out of costume on television. More recently, he has been more candid about his private life and the fact that he is [[gay]]. Danny lived for many years with his partner and manager, Jack Hanson, until his death in Australia following a major stroke. | ||
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| + | Most recently, he suffered a mild [[stroke]] and thus all planned UK performances for 2006 were cancelled. | ||
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| + | ==Actual Year of Birth?== | ||
| + | On [[8 March]] [[2007]], while paying tribute to the late [[John Inman]] on [[BBC TV]] [[BBC News 24|News 24]], La Rue stated that he was in his "eightieth year". | ||
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| + | ==Trivia== | ||
| + | Danny La Rue was the inspiration for the character '''Danny the Street''' — a sentient, transvestite street — in [[Grant Morrison]]'s comic book ''[[Doom Patrol]]''. "La Rue" is French for "the Street". | ||
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| + | He used to own the Swan at [[Streatley]] hotel in the 1970s. | ||
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| + | He made a guest appearance in a ''[[Mr. Bean]]'' episode. | ||
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| + | ==Films== | ||
| + | *''Every Day's a Holiday'' (1965) | ||
| + | *''Our Miss Fred'' (1972) | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *La Rue, Danny - ''From Drags to Riches: My Autobiography'' - Viking, 1987 | ||
| + | *Underwood, Peter - ''Life's a Drag!: Danny La Rue and the Drag Scene'' - Leslie Frewin Publishers, 1974 | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *{{imdb name|0479005}} | ||
| + | *[http://www.dannylarue.com/ Official Danny La Rue website] | ||
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| + | {{lgbt|Danny La Rue}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Drag queens]] | ||
| + | [[Category:LGBT people from Ireland]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:28, 20 November 2008
Danny La Rue, OBE was born on 26 July1927) as Daniel Patrick Carroll in County Cork, his family lived in Horgan's Buildings, Magazine Road, Cork City Ireland.
Biography[edit]
He served in the Royal Navy as a young man following his father's steps, but he became famous as a female impersonator (or "comic in a frock" as he preferred to be called) in England and was featured in theatre productions, and in film, television, and records.
He was made an OBE in the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Among his impersonations were celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Marlene Dietrich, and Margaret Thatcher. At one point he had his own nightclub in Hanover Square, and also performed on London's West End. In the 1960s he was among England's highest-paid entertainers.
In 1982 he played 'Dolly Levi' in the famous musical Hello, Dolly!, and he is still a regular performer in traditional Christmas pantomime shows in Britain. He appeared as himself in Mr. Bean.
For most of his career, Danny implied that beneath his costume he was a "normal" heterosexual man. Unlike many drag performers, he would always perform parts of his show in men's clothes, and was often seen out of costume on television. More recently, he has been more candid about his private life and the fact that he is gay. Danny lived for many years with his partner and manager, Jack Hanson, until his death in Australia following a major stroke.
Most recently, he suffered a mild stroke and thus all planned UK performances for 2006 were cancelled.
Actual Year of Birth?[edit]
On 8 March 2007, while paying tribute to the late John Inman on BBC TV News 24, La Rue stated that he was in his "eightieth year".
Trivia[edit]
Danny La Rue was the inspiration for the character Danny the Street — a sentient, transvestite street — in Grant Morrison's comic book Doom Patrol. "La Rue" is French for "the Street".
He used to own the Swan at Streatley hotel in the 1970s.
He made a guest appearance in a Mr. Bean episode.
Films[edit]
- Every Day's a Holiday (1965)
- Our Miss Fred (1972)
Bibliography[edit]
- La Rue, Danny - From Drags to Riches: My Autobiography - Viking, 1987
- Underwood, Peter - Life's a Drag!: Danny La Rue and the Drag Scene - Leslie Frewin Publishers, 1974
External links[edit]
| This article is based on a GNU FDL LGBT Wikia article: La Rue Danny La Rue | LGBT |
