Doug Anthony

John Douglas Anthony (born 31 December 1929), Australian politician, was born in Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales. He was the son of Larry Anthony, a well-known Country Party politician. Doug Anthony was educated at a private school in Sydney and at an agricultural college in Queensland. After graduating he took up dairy-farming near Murwillumbah. In 1957 he married Margot Budd, with whom he had three children.

Miscellania

Doug Anthony's name was used by the anarchic Australian comedy trio The Doug Anthony All Stars, who rose to fame with celebrated appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the 1980s and came to national prominence in Australia ca. 1990 with their popular performances on the cult TV sketch comedy series The Big Gig.

Related Topics:
Doug Anthony All Stars - Edinburgh Fringe Festival - The Big Gig

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