Angela Webber
Angela Webber | |
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| Born | January 12, 1955 Australia |
| Died | March 10, 2007 (aged 52) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, television producer, comedian, author |
| Known for | Creating the children's television series Mortified; comedic persona "Lillian Pascoe" |
Angela Webber (12 January 1955 – 10 March 2007) was a prominent Australian writer, television producer, comedian, and author.
Early life
Angela was born in 1955 to Bruce Webber, who led light entertainment at ABC radio, and journalist Nan Webber. She spent her childhood in West Ryde. At Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney in Croydon, she distinguished herself as school captain and earned the esteemed PLC Gold Medallion in 1972. Following her secondary education, Webber pursued architecture studies at the University of Sydney, where she cultivated a strong interest in comedic writing.
Career
Webber became part of ABC's youth radio station Triple J in 1981, joining the comedy ensemble known as The "J-Team," which included the late Lance Curtis. The group contributed to a satirical Sunday afternoon show alongside co-hosts Jonathan Coleman and Ian Rogerson ("Jonno and Dano"), later featuring on the Triple J breakfast program hosted by DJ Rusty Nails.
It was during this period that she met her future spouse, Stuart Matchett. Webber gained recognition for her comedic persona as "Lillian Pascoe," a punk pensioner characterized by her enthusiasm for heavy metal music and the catchphrase "Rage 'til ya puke!" This character appeared frequently on both radio and television. Additionally, she released a novelty record parodying the hip hop hit "The Message."
At age 29, in 1984, Webber was diagnosed with breast cancer but faced the illness with determination and humor. After becoming a mother to daughters Lily and Sally, she co-wrote The P-Plate Parent with Richard Glover, offering perspectives on parenting. Her writing credits also include material for television comedians such as Gerry Connolly, Garry McDonald, Dave Allen, and Pamela Stephenson.
Webber’s standout achievement was creating the children's television series Mortified, a comedic drama centered on children’s feelings of embarrassment about their parents. The show earned the 2006 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Children's Television Drama and has been distributed to more than fifteen countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Argentina.