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Michael Palin
Michael Palin is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter. He was one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python. After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976. In 1980, Palin co-wrote Time ...
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!
(1975)
The Meaning of Life
Window Washer / Harry / Fish #5 / Mr. Pycroft / Dad / Narrator #1 / Chaplain / Carter / Spadger / Regimental Sergeant Major / Pakenham-Walsh / Rear End / Female TV Presenter / Mr. Marvin Hendy / Governor / Leaf Son / Debbie Katzenberg
(1983)
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Actor (68 credits)
Actor (68 credits)
2018
Vanity Fair
(TV Mini-Series) (filming)
William Makepeace Thackery
William Makepeace Thackery
- Six
... William Makepeace Thackery
- Two
... William Makepeace Thackery
- Three
... William Makepeace Thackery
- Five
... William Makepeace Thackery
- Four
... William Makepeace Thackery
2015-2016
Clangers
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Things
(2016)
... Narrator
- Building Bridges
(2016)
... Narrator
- Blob
(2016)
... Narrator
- The Discovery
(2016)
... Narrator
- The Wols
(2016)
... Narrator
2014
Remember Me
(TV Mini-Series)
Tom Parfitt
Tom Parfitt
- Episode #1.3
(2014)
... Tom Parfitt
- Episode #1.2
(2014)
... Tom Parfitt
- Episode #1.1
(2014)
... Tom Parfitt
2014
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
(Documentary)
Spanish Man / Fourth Yorkshireman / Harry Blackitt / ...
Spanish Man / Fourth Yorkshireman / Harry Blackitt / ...
2012
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
Michael Palin / Graham's Father / Interview Don #1 / ... (voice)
Michael Palin / Graham's Father / Interview Don #1 / ... (voice)
2003
Education Tips No. 41: Choosing a Really Expensive School
(Video short)
Mr. Thistlewaite / Narrator
Mr. Thistlewaite / Narrator
1999
Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python
(TV Movie documentary)
Luigi Vercotti / BBC Crewmember / Himself / ...
Luigi Vercotti / BBC Crewmember / Himself / ...
1996-1997
Home and Away
(TV Series)
Surfer
Surfer
- Episode #1.2238
(1997)
... Surfer
- Episode #1.1917
(1996)
... Surfer
1996
Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail
(Video Game)
First Game Announcer / Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / ...
First Game Announcer / Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / ...
1991
G.B.H.
(TV Mini-Series)
Jim Nelson
Jim Nelson
- Over and Out
(1991)
... Jim Nelson
- Message Understood
(1991)
... Jim Nelson
- Message Received
(1991)
... Jim Nelson
- Message Sent
(1991)
... Jim Nelson
- Send a Message to Michael
(1991)
... Jim Nelson
1981
The Box
(Short)
(voice)
1980
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Dick Savage
Dick Savage
- Paul Simon, James Taylor & David Sanborn
(1980)
... Dick Savage (uncredited)
1976-1979
Ripping Yarns
(TV Series)
Roger / Gordon Ottershaw / Gerald Whinfrey / ...
Roger / Gordon Ottershaw / Gerald Whinfrey / ...
- Roger of the Raj
(1979)
... Roger
- Golden Gordon
(1979)
... Gordon Ottershaw
- Whinfrey's Last Case
(1979)
... Gerald Whinfrey
- The Curse of the Claw
(1977)
... Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack
- Across the Andes by Frog
(1977)
... Captain Walter Snetterton
1969-1974
Monty Python's Flying Circus
(TV Series)
It's Man / Various / 'It's' Man / ...
It's Man / Various / 'It's' Man / ...
- Party Political Broadcast
(1974)
... Voice Over #1 / Ralph Garibaldi / 'Most Awful Family in Britain' (Sport) Presenter / ...
- Mr. Neutron
(1974)
... GPO Official / Mrs. Entrail / Commander / ...
- Hamlet
(1974)
... Third Psychiatrist / Policeman / Mr. Gabriello / ... (voice)
- The Light Entertainment War
(1974)
... Second Tramp / Len Hanky / Pilot / ...
- Michael Ellis
(1974)
... Second Store Assistant / Mr. Hartford / 'University of the Air' Announcer / ...
1973
Full House
(TV Series)
Actor in sketches
Actor in sketches
- Episode dated 17 March 1973
(1973)
... Actor in sketches
- Episode dated 10 February 1973
(1973)
... Actor in sketches
1972
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
(TV Series)
Third Bruce / Second Frenchman / Rapist / ...
Third Bruce / Second Frenchman / Rapist / ...
- Blödeln für Deutschland
(1972)
... Third Bruce / Second Frenchman / Rapist / ...
1971
And Now for Something Completely Different
Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / ...
Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / ...
1969
A Christmas Night with the Stars
(TV Series)
Various - Monty Python's Flying Circus segment
Various - Monty Python's Flying Circus segment
- Episode dated 25 December 1969
(1969)
... Various - Monty Python's Flying Circus segment
1967-1969
Do Not Adjust Your Set
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- The Last Post
(1969)
... Various Characters
- Your Permanent Wave Looks OK to Me
(1969)
... Various Characters
- The Loose Denture Show
(1969)
... Various Characters
- Episode #2.4
(1969)
... Various Characters
- Episode #2.3
(1969)
... Various Characters
1969
Marty
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode dated 17 March 1969
(1969)
... Various Characters
1969
Complete and Utter History of Britain
(TV Series)
Various / James I / Charles II / ...
Various / James I / Charles II / ...
- James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell
(1969)
... James I / Charles II / Samuel Pepys
- The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth
(1969)
... Various
- Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary
(1969)
... Perkin Warbeck
- Edward the First to Richard the Last
(1969)
... Various
- Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood
(1969)
... Various
1969
David Frost Presents
(TV Series)
Malcolm / Bona Fide Movie-Goer / Head Waiter / ...
Malcolm / Bona Fide Movie-Goer / Head Waiter / ...
- How to Irritate People
(1969)
... Malcolm / Bona Fide Movie-Goer / Head Waiter / ...
1968
Broaden Your Mind
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.6
(1968)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.3
(1968)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.2
(1968)
... Various Characters
1967-1968
Twice a Fortnight
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- The Best of Twice a Fortnight
(1968)
... Various Characters (as Mikael Palinski)
- Or Now or Never
(1967)
... Various Characters
- Episode #1.9
(1967)
... Various Characters
- Or Even Before Alan Melville
(1967)
... Various Characters
- Or Peter West Lives!
(1967)
... Various Characters
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Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (192 credits)
Self (192 credits)
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(July 7 to September 6, 2009) Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and he wrote the original screenplay for the musical, "Monty Python's Spamalot," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Eric Idle wrote the book and lyrics. John Du Prez and Eric Idle were composers. Casey Nicholaw was ... See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 7 Interviews | 10 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 5 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Michael Palin CBE | Montypython Flyingcircus | Michael Lapin | Michael Spam Palin | Michael C. Palinberg | Mikael Palinski | Monty Python | The Usual Lot | Alan Michael Palin WhickerHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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I grew up in a fairly protected world, and I remember being very shocked at some age when I heard two people, not my own parents, having a public row. I was just so surprised. I thought that children did that, but we grew out of it. Grown-ups don't do it. See more »Trivia:
Whilst filming Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997), Palin helped to hatch a baby crocodile and asked the crew to get a shot of himself with a crocodile in his hand. See more »Trademark:
Frequently the most abused, ill-fated characters in a given Monty Python sketch or film See more »Star Sign:
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