Person
Michael Palin
Michael Edward Palin, CBE FRGS (born 5 May 1943) is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python and for his travel documentaries. Palin wrote most of his comedic material with Terry Jones. Before Monty Python, they had worked on other shows such as The Ken Dodd Show, The Frost Report and Do Not Adjust Your Set. Palin appeared in some of the most famous Python sketches, including "Argument Clinic", "Dead Parrot", "The Lumberjack Song", and "The Spanish Inquisition". Palin continued to work with Jones after Python, co-writing Ripping Yarns. He has also appeared in several films directed by fellow Python Terry Gilliam and made notable appearances in other films such as A Fish Called Wanda, for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was voted the 30th favourite by fellow comedians and comedy insiders. After Python, he began a new career as a travel writer and travel documentarian. His journeys have taken him across the world, including the North and South Poles, the Sahara desert, the Himalayas and, most recently, Eastern Europe. In 2000 Palin was honoured as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to television.
Acted
Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration
2024 · Self
An Accidental Studio
2019 · Self
The Death of Stalin
2017 · Vyacheslav Molotov
Arthur Christmas
2011 · Ernie Clicker (voice)
Fierce Creatures
1997 · Adrian "Bugsy" Malone
The Wind in the Willows
1996 · The Sun
A Fish Called Wanda
1988 · Ken Pile
Brazil
1985 · Jack Lint
A Private Function
1984 · Gilbert Chilvers
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 · Various Roles
The Missionary
1982 · The Reverend Charles Fortescue
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982 · Various Roles
Time Bandits
1981 · Vincent
Life of Brian
1979 · Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 · Eric Manchester
Jabberwocky
1977 · Dennis Cooper
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 · 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!
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971 · Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Second self - defence student / Second Tenant / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Pet shop employee / Lumberjack / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert An
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