About John Clarke (Satiriker)
John Morrison Clarke was born on 29 July 1948 in New Zealand and died on 9 April 2017. He worked as a comedian, writer and satirist, and from the late 1970s he was based in Australia, where the Australian Broadcasting Corporation carried his work on radio and television and it also appeared in print.
He is chiefly known for the character Fred Dagg and for his partnership with the satirist Bryan Dawe, which ran from 1989 until his death in 2017. He also played comic roles in film and television in both Australia and New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
What character is John Clarke known for?
John Clarke, the New Zealand satirist, is chiefly known for his character Fred Dagg.
Who was John Clarke's comedy partner?
Clarke had a long satirical partnership with Bryan Dawe that ran from 1989 until his death in 2017.
Where did John Clarke work?
From the late 1970s he was based in Australia, where the Australian Broadcasting Corporation carried his work on radio and television, and it also appeared in print.
When was John Clarke born?
John Morrison Clarke was born in New Zealand on 29 July 1948 and died on 9 April 2017, having played comic roles in film and television in both Australia and New Zealand.
