Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Born May 05, 1943 (Age: 82) Broomhill, Sheffield, England, UK

Biography

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.
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.
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Filmography

Joke

Joke

2026 as Age: 82
The Death of Stalin

The Death of Stalin

2017 as Vyacheslav Molotov Age: 74
Generation '66

Generation '66

2016 as Age: 73
Attenborough at 90

Attenborough at 90

2016 as Self Age: 73
Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015 as Kindly Alien (voice) Age: 71
Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas

2011 as Ernie Clicker (voice) Age: 68
Making Qi

Making Qi

2011 as Self Age: 68
No Image

The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema

2011 as Self Age: 67
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

2010 as Age: 67
Monty Python: Almost the Truth  (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

2010 as Self Age: 66
Monty Python in Aberystwyth

Monty Python in Aberystwyth

2009 as Self Age: 66
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

2009 as Self Age: 66
What the Pythons Did Next...

What the Pythons Did Next...

2007 as Self (archive footage) Age: 63
50 Films to See Before You Die

50 Films to See Before You Die

2006 as Self Age: 63
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

2006 as Various Characters Age: 62
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

2006 as Various Characters Age: 62
John Peel's Record Box

John Peel's Record Box

2005 as Self Age: 62
Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi

Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi

2005 as Host Age: 62
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'

Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'

2004 as Self Age: 61
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television

Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television

2002 as Self - Presenter Age: 59
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

2002 as Self Age: 59
The Unknown Peter Sellers

The Unknown Peter Sellers

2000 as Self Age: 56
Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

1998 as Self Age: 54
Palin on Redpath

Palin on Redpath

1997 as Self - Presenter Age: 54
Fierce Creatures

Fierce Creatures

1997 as Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone Age: 53
The Willows in Winter

The Willows in Winter

1996 as Rat Age: 53
The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1996 as The Sun Age: 53
Tracey Ullman: A Class Act

Tracey Ullman: A Class Act

1993 as Various Age: 49
No Image

The First Night of Meridian

1993 as Self - Host Age: 49
No Image

Meridian: The First Ten Minutes

1993 as Self Age: 49
Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk

Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk

1991 as Narrator (voice) Age: 48
American Friends

American Friends

1991 as Rev. Francis Ashby Age: 47
The Witches

The Witches

1990 as Witch at Meeting (uncredited) Age: 47
Viz: The Documentary

Viz: The Documentary

1990 as Self Age: 46
Life of Python

Life of Python

1990 as Self / Various Roles Age: 46
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

1989 as Self / Various Characters Age: 46
The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin

The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin

1989 as Self Age: 46
The Movie Life of George

The Movie Life of George

1989 as Self Age: 45
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

1989 as Self Age: 45
A Fish Called Wanda

A Fish Called Wanda

1988 as Ken Pile Age: 45
No Image

John Cleese's First Farewell Performance

1988 as Self Age: 45
The Grand Knockout Tournament

The Grand Knockout Tournament

1987 as Self Age: 44
Comedians Do It On Stage

Comedians Do It On Stage

1986 as Self Age: 42
Brazil

Brazil

1985 as Jack Lint Age: 41
Comic Roots: Michael Palin

Comic Roots: Michael Palin

1983 as Age: 40
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 as Various Roles Age: 39
The Missionary

The Missionary

1982 as The Reverend Charles Fortescue Age: 39
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 as Various Roles Age: 39
Time Bandits

Time Bandits

1981 as Vincent Age: 38
The Box

The Box

1981 as (voice) Age: 37
Roger of the Raj

Roger of the Raj

1979 as Roger Age: 36
Golden Gordon

Golden Gordon

1979 as Gordon Ottershaw Age: 36
Whinfrey's Last Case

Whinfrey's Last Case

1979 as Gerald Whinfrey Age: 36
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus Age: 36
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 as Eric Manchester Age: 34
The Curse of the Claw

The Curse of the Claw

1977 as Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack Age: 34
Across the Andes by Frog

Across the Andes by Frog

1977 as Captain Walter Snetterton Age: 34
Murder at Moorstones Manor

Murder at Moorstones Manor

1977 as Charles Chiddingford Age: 34
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B

Escape from Stalag Luft 112B

1977 as Major Errol Phipps Age: 34
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

1977 as Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager Age: 34
The Broken Bottle

The Broken Bottle

1977 as Age: 33
Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky

1977 as Dennis Cooper Age: 33
Tomkinson's Schooldays

Tomkinson's Schooldays

1976 as Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt Age: 32
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 as 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! Age: 31
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

1974 as Self Age: 31
Henry Cleans Up

Henry Cleans Up

1974 as Henry Age: 30
Is This a Record?

Is This a Record?

1973 as Various Age: 30
Monty Python In The Netherlands

Monty Python In The Netherlands

1973 as Age: 29
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

1971 as Age: 28
And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971 as 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 Anchovy / Blackmail Presenter / Gervais Brookhamster / Town Guild Lady Age: 28
Monty Python: Who's There?

Monty Python: Who's There?

1970 as Ken Age: 26
How to Irritate People

How to Irritate People

1969 as Various Age: 25