Michael Palin

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A former member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, Michael Palin has since gone on to have a successful career as an actor, writer and novelist. But his most popular post-Python works remain his continuing series of travel documentaries.

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Actor Credits (53) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2014 Absolutely Anything
2011 Arthur Christmas Ernie Clicker
2009 The Graham Norton Show (2) Himself
2009 The Culture Show (1) Himself
2009 Not the Messiah
2007 New Europe (7) Himself - Presenter
2007 The Comedy Map of Britain (2) Various
2007 Room 101 (1)
2006 Monty Python's Personal Best (5) Himself / Various Characters
2005 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (1) Himself
2004 Good Morning Australia (1) Himself
2004 Rove Live (1) Himself
2004 Himalaya with Michael Palin (6) Host
2004 Richard & Judy (1) Himself
2003 Concert for George Bevis
2003 Comedy Connections (4)
2002 Sahara with Michael Palin (4) Host
2002 Time Shift (1) Himself
2001 The Sketch Show Story Himself / Various Characters
2001 The Human Face Applicant / peasant
1999 The Directors (1) Himself
1997 The Wind in the Willows The Sun
1997 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (1) Himself
1997 Full Circle with Michael Palin (10) Himself
1997 The Frank Skinner Show (1)
1997 Fierce Creatures Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone
1997 Saturday Night Live (7) Himself - Host / Various
1992 Pole to Pole (6) Himself
1991 G.B.H. (7)
1991 Aspel & Company (2) Himself
1989 Around the World in 80 Days (7) Himself - Presenter
1988 A Fish Called Wanda Ken Pile
1988 This Morning (1) Himself
1985 Brazil Jack Lint
1985 A Private Function Gilbert Chilvers
1983 The News Is the News London correspondent
1983 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
1982 The Missionary The Reverend Charles Fortescue
1982 The Secret Policeman's Other Ball Himself / Various Roles
1982 Timewatch (1) Himself - Host
1982 Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Che Guevara
1981 Time Bandits Vincent
1980 The Secret Policeman's Ball Various Roles
1979 Monty Python's Life of Brian Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
1978 The Rutles Eric Manchester, Rutle Corp. Press Agent / Lawyer
1977 Jabberwocky Dennis Cooper
1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail Sir Galahad / First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Narrator / Three Headed Knight (Right Head) / Dennis / Second Villager / King of Swamp Castle / Monk / Lead Knight who says "Ni"
1974 Monty Python's Flying Circus (45) It\'s Man
1974 The Midnight Special (2) Himself
1972 And Now For Something Completely Different Arthur Pewtey
1969 Do Not Adjust Your Set (19) Various Characters / ...
1965 Jackanory (1) Reader
n/a Mark Lawson Talks to... (1) Himself
Producer Credits (1) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
1982 The Missionary producer
Writer Credits (20) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2007 New Europe (7)
2004 Himalaya with Michael Palin (6)
2002 Sahara with Michael Palin (4)
1999 Hemingway Adventure (4)
1997 Full Circle with Michael Palin (10)
1992 Pole to Pole (8)
1989 Around the World in 80 Days (7)
1988 Consuming Passions
1983 The Meaning of Life
1982 The Missionary written by
1982 Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1981 Time Bandits
1979 Monty Python's Life of Brian
1975 The Punch Review writer
1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1974 Monty Python's Flying Circus (45)
1972 And Now For Something Completely Different
1971 Percy key writer
1969 Do Not Adjust Your Set (11)
1966 The Late Show writer
General Information Edit
Credited Name Michael Palin
Gender Male
Birthday May 5, 1943
Death
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Hometown Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Country England
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