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Monty Python (also collectively known as the Pythons) [2][3] were a British comedy troupe formed in 1969 consisting of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The group came to prominence for the sketch comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus, which aired on the BBC from 1969 to 1974.
- Michael Palin
- John Cleese
- Terry Gilliam
- Eric Idle
During his time in Monty Python, Michael Palin played iconic characters like Sir Galahad the Pure, and during the writing of much of their work, he formed a strong writing bond with Terry Jones. Palin reportedly spent a lot of time with Jones during his last years, and their bond seemed incredibly secure throughout their lives. Palin spoke about ho...
John Cleese is probably the most recognizable member of Monty Python thanks to his illustrious film career that has seen him star as Nearly Headless Nick in the Harry Potter franchise and Q in the James Bond movie, Die Another Day. Cleese's career in the film and television industries remains far from over as he is cast in Roman Polanski's black co...
While Cleese is best known for his work in front of the camera, Terry Gilliam is now famous for his work behind it. During his time in Monty Python, Gilliam played numerous roles in sketches and movies, such as Patsy in Monty Python and the Holy Grail — however, that film was also Gilliam's first directorial effort. Terry Gilliam has had a successf...
Eric Idle will forever be known for singing "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" and his role as the brilliantly named Sir Robin the Not-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, among a whole host of memorable characters in the Python's other work. One could argue that Idle seems to be the Python that remains the most attached to their body of work, as he has...
Apr 6, 2024 · Now, the only surviving members remaining now of The Monty Python are the legendary Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin - w ho this week heartbreakingly revealed he still struggles to believe...
Mar 9, 2020 · Its success made the members of the titular Monty Python troupe — Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin — into stars, and...
Jan 22, 2020 · Two Monty Python members have passed, and one is canceled, but the troupe is legendary nevertheless. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Terry Jones' family, he will be missed.
Graham Chapman. Graham Chapman (8 January 1941 – 4 October 1989) was a British actor, comedian and writer. He was one of the six members of the surrealist comedy group Monty Python. He portrayed authority figures such as The Colonel and the lead role in two Python films, Holy Grail (1975) and Life of Brian (1979).
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Palin co-wrote and starred in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983). For his performance in A Fish Called Wanda (1988) he received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
