Background
Lorraine Bayly was born in Narrandera, New South Wales. At ages 5–9, she wrote, directed and starred in plays in the local jail. Her father being a policeman, amateur magician and ventriloquist.
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Lorraine Bayly
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At age 9-10, she had a ventriloquist act which 35 years later she performed part of on The Parkinson Show in 1984, using Michael as her dummy. Over the next 55 years Bayly has played 43 roles in various theatre companies all over Australia. Lorraine is a staunch advocate for organ donation and a supporter of the Australian Kidney Foundation.
Achievements
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Lorraine was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours List 2001. Lorraine has won 10 awards from 14 nominations including three Silver Logies in 1978, 1979 and 1983 for Most Popular in The Sullivans and Carson"s Law respectively. She was also named in "Australian Variety"s 100 Entertainers of the Century" in 2006.
Membership
At age 11-12, she played classical piano Saturday afternoons live on Radio 2UE and at 21, was a founding member of the Ensemble at Kirribilli in Sydney. She is also a life member of the RSPCA.
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Born
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Nationality
Australia
Awards
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Order of Australia; Member of the Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.