Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris was an Australian musician, television personality, painter, and actor. He used a variety of instruments in his performances, notably the didgeridoo and the Stylophone, and is credited with the invention of the wobble board. He was convicted in England in 2014 of the sexual assault of four underage girls, which effectively ended his career.
Background
- Born in
- Bassendean
- Educated at
- Edith Cowan UniversityUniversity of Western AustraliaCity and Guilds of London Art SchoolClaremont Teachers CollegePerth Modern School
- Awards
- 🏆 Centenary Medal🏆 Member of the Order of Australia🏆 Officer of the Order of Australia
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Timeline
1930
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Birth2023
Died
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