Michael Palin
Born May 05, 1943 (Age: 82)
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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
2026
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as
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Age: 82
The Death of Stalin
2017
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as Vyacheslav Molotov
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Age: 74
Generation '66
2016
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as
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Age: 73
Attenborough at 90
2016
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as Self
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Age: 73
Absolutely Anything
2015
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as Kindly Alien (voice)
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Age: 71
Arthur Christmas
2011
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as Ernie Clicker (voice)
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Age: 68
Making Qi
2011
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as Self
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Age: 68
No Image
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
2011
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as Self
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Age: 67
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010
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as
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Age: 67
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010
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as Self
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Age: 66
Monty Python in Aberystwyth
2009
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as Self
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Age: 66
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009
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as Self
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Age: 66
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 63
50 Films to See Before You Die
2006
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as Self
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Age: 63
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006
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as Various Characters
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Age: 62
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
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as Various Characters
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Age: 62
John Peel's Record Box
2005
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as Self
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Age: 62
Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi
2005
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as Host
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Age: 62
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
2004
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as Self
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Age: 61
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television
2002
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as Self - Presenter
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Age: 59
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002
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as Self
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Age: 59
The Unknown Peter Sellers
2000
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as Self
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Age: 56
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
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as Self
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Age: 54
Palin on Redpath
1997
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as Self - Presenter
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Age: 54
Fierce Creatures
1997
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as Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone
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Age: 53
The Willows in Winter
1996
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as Rat
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Age: 53
The Wind in the Willows
1996
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as The Sun
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Age: 53
Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
1993
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as Various
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Age: 49
No Image
The First Night of Meridian
1993
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as Self - Host
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Age: 49
No Image
Meridian: The First Ten Minutes
1993
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as Self
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Age: 49
Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk
1991
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 48
American Friends
1991
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as Rev. Francis Ashby
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Age: 47
The Witches
1990
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as Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
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Age: 47
Viz: The Documentary
1990
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as Self
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Age: 46
Life of Python
1990
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as Self / Various Roles
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Age: 46
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989
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as Self / Various Characters
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Age: 46
The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin
1989
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as Self
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Age: 46
The Movie Life of George
1989
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as Self
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Age: 45
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989
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as Self
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Age: 45
A Fish Called Wanda
1988
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as Ken Pile
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Age: 45
No Image
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
1988
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as Self
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Age: 45
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
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as Self
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Age: 44
Comedians Do It On Stage
1986
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as Self
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Age: 42
Brazil
1985
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as Jack Lint
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Age: 41
Comic Roots: Michael Palin
1983
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as
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Age: 40
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
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as Various Roles
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Age: 39
The Missionary
1982
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as The Reverend Charles Fortescue
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Age: 39
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
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as Various Roles
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Age: 39
Time Bandits
1981
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as Vincent
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Age: 38
The Box
1981
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as (voice)
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Age: 37
Roger of the Raj
1979
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as Roger
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Age: 36
Golden Gordon
1979
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as Gordon Ottershaw
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Age: 36
Whinfrey's Last Case
1979
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as Gerald Whinfrey
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Age: 36
Life of Brian
1979
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as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
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Age: 36
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978
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as Eric Manchester
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Age: 34
The Curse of the Claw
1977
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as Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack
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Age: 34
Across the Andes by Frog
1977
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as Captain Walter Snetterton
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Age: 34
Murder at Moorstones Manor
1977
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as Charles Chiddingford
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Age: 34
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
1977
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as Major Errol Phipps
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Age: 34
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
1977
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as Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager
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Age: 34
The Broken Bottle
1977
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as
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Age: 33
Jabberwocky
1977
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as Dennis Cooper
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Age: 33
Tomkinson's Schooldays
1976
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as Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt
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Age: 32
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
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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!
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Age: 31
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974
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as Self
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Age: 31
Henry Cleans Up
1974
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as Henry
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Age: 30
Is This a Record?
1973
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as Various
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Age: 30
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973
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as
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Age: 29
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971
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as
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Age: 28
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971
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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
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Age: 28
Monty Python: Who's There?
1970
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as Ken
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Age: 26
How to Irritate People
1969
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as Various
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Age: 25