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Born on April 12, 1961, Magda Szubanski is from Liverpool, United Kingdom. Magda Szubanski is credited as a comedian, film actor and screenwriter. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Melbourne. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of Australia (2019) and Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-Fiction (2016).
My Take
Szubanski is one of those rare performers who turns warmth into a craft. Born in Liverpool but adopted wholeheartedly by Australia, she built a career on characters that feel lived-in rather than merely funny, and her turn in Babe still disarms me with its gentleness. What I admire most, though, is the second act: a comedian who chose honesty, advocating for LGBT rights and writing with real candor. The Officer of the Order of Australia reads less like a showbiz prize and more like a nation acknowledging someone who made it laugh and think. I find that combination genuinely rare and quietly heroic.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Magda Szubanski
- Name (Japanese)
- マグダ・ズバンスキー
- Reading
- まぐだ・ずばんすきー
- Born
- April 12, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / screenwriter / film director / author
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
2. Background
- University
- University of Melbourne
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Officer of the Order of Australia
- 2016 Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-Fiction
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Magda Szubanski born?
Magda Szubanski was born on April 12, 1961 and is 65 years old.
Where is Magda Szubanski from?
Magda Szubanski is from Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What does Magda Szubanski do?
Magda Szubanski works as comedian, film actor, screenwriter, film director, author.
Where did Magda Szubanski study?
Magda Szubanski attended University of Melbourne.
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