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John Cleese

John Cleese

  • 85 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer
  1. 25th October: Fawlty Towers stage show to tour the UK
  2. 19th September: John Cleese accuses Eric Idle of 'inventing' narrative in latest Monty Python row (The Independent)
  3. 9th September: John Cleese says 'goodbye' to Twitter - but his daughter is unconvinced (The Independent)
  4. 5th September: Terry Jones statue proposed for his Colwyn Bay home town
John Cleese

John Cleese is an English writer and comic actor, who rose to prominence during the sketch and satire boom of the 1960s, and stardom as part of comedy group Monty Python. During the 1970s he wrote and starred with then-wife Connie Booth in celebrated sitcom Fawlty Towers. His other work includes Oscar-winning film farce A Fish Called Wanda.

Year Production Role
2024 This Cultural Life: Michael Palin Self (Archive Material)
2024 Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes
  1. E5 - The Heege Manuscript
  2. E9 - Who's De Hoeghe?
 Self (Archive Material)
2024 Cancel Me Development Host / Presenter
2023 Bradley Walsh's Comedy Legends
  1. E1 - Sitcoms
 Self (Archive Material)
2023 Slapstick Festival Self
2022 50 Years Without A Clue Self (Archive Material)
2022 Two Lumps Of Cleese Self (Archive Material)
2021 What's Funny About... - Series 2
  1. E5 - Fawlty Towers
 Guest
2021 Father Christmas Is Back John Christmas
2021 John Cleese Live At The Acropolis Development Writer
2021 John Cleese Live At The Acropolis Development Host / Presenter
2019 Comedy Legends - Series 2
  1. E6 - John Cleese
 Self (Archive Material)
2019 Python At 50: Silly Talks And Holy Grails Self (Archive Material)
2019 Monty Python At 50: The Self-Abasement Tapes
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
 Self (Archive Material)
2019 Byline Festival Self
2019 Hold The Sunset - Series 2
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  1. E1 - The Sale
  2. E2 - The Disappearance
  3. E3 - Aunty Joan
  4. E4 - The Lemming Family
  5. E5 - Damage Limitation
  6. E6 - Doing A Bunk
 Phil
2018 Hold The Sunset - Christmas Special
  1. If I Were A Wise Man
 Phil
2018 Camilla Cleese and Steve Hofstetter: Produced by John Cleese Producer
2018 Hold The Sunset - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Bubbly
  2. E2 - Birthday
  3. E3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. E4 - The Burglary
  5. E5 - Roger The Carer
  6. E6 - Old Flames
 Phil
2018 Michael Palin: A Life On Screen Self
2017 John Bishop In Conversation With... - Series 3
  1. E6 - John Cleese
 Guest
2017 The Last Leg - Series 11
  1. E11 - Episode Eleven
 Guest
2017 John Cleese Presents
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  1. E1 - Episode One
 Writer
2017 John Cleese Presents
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  1. E1 - Episode One
 Host / Presenter
2017 The Nightly Show
  1. E40 - Episode Forty
 Guest
2016 Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies
  1. E1 - Passport To Success
 Self (Archive Material)
2016 John Cleese is back as Anne Elk Anne Elk
2016 The Roots Of Monty Python Self (Archive Material)
2016 Monty Python Live (Mostly): One Down Five to Go Self
2015 Talking Pictures: Great British Comedies Self (Archive Material)
2015 Barry Cryer At 80 Self
2015 Absolutely Anything Chief Alien (Voice)
2015 The Last Leg - Series 6
  1. E6 - Episode Six
 Guest
2015 The Interviews - Series 1
  1. E2 - The Two Ronnies
 Self (Archive Material)
2015 Monty Python's Personal Best
  1. E3 - John Cleese
 Writer
2015 Monty Python's Personal Best
  1. E2 - Graham Chapman
  2. E3 - John Cleese
 Self
2015 Monty Python's Personal Best
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  1. E1 - Eric Idle
  2. E2 - Graham Chapman
  3. E3 - John Cleese
  4. E4 - Terry Gilliam
  5. E5 - Michael Palin
  6. E6 - Terry Jones
 Self (Archive Material)
2014 Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live Self
2014 Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E5 - Episode Five
 Self (Archive Material)
2014 The Graham Norton Show - Series 16
  1. E3 - John Cleese, Taylor Swift, Kevin Pietersen, Neil Diamond
  2. Special - Series 16 Highlights
 Guest
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly)
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  1. Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go
 Writer
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly)
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  1. Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go
 Various
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly) Creator
2014 Imagine... Monty Python: And Now For Something Rather Similar Self
2014 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 12
  1. E9 - John Cleese, Mary Portas, Richard Ayoade, Ellie Goulding
 Guest
2013 The Graham Norton Show - Series 14
  1. Special - Monty Python, Anchorman 2, Joan and Jackie Collins, Frank Skinner, Michael Bublé
 Guest
2013 The Meaning Of Monty Python Self
2013 Radio 2's History Of British Comedy
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 Self (Archive Material)
2013 A Liar's Autobiography David Frost (Voice)
2013 A Liar's Autobiography Exploding Don (Voice)
2013 A Liar's Autobiography Himself (Voice)
2013 Funny Business
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  1. E1 - Gags To Riches
  2. E2 - Deal Makers
 Self
2012 Monty Python: Almost The Truth
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  1. E1 - Episode I: The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
  2. E2 - Episode II: The Much Funnier Second Episode - Flying Circus Included
  3. E3 - Episode III: And Now, The Sordid Personal Bits
  4. E4 - Episode IV: The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
  5. E5 - Episode V: Lust For Glory!
  6. E6 - Episode VI: Finally! The Last Episode Ever! (For Now...)
 Self
2012 John Howard Davies: A Life In Comedy Self
2011 Ronnie Corbett's Comedy Britain
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  1. E1 - Comic Partnerships
 Self
2010 The Graham Norton Show - Series 7
  1. E3 - John Cleese, Lee Mack, Martin Clunes, Jane Turner
 Guest
2009 He's Not The Messiah, He's A Very Naughty Boy Self
2009 The Art Of Laughter Self
2009 Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
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  1. E1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
  2. E2 - Fawlty Towers Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
 Self
2009 Beyond A Joke
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  1. E1 - Class Apart
 Self
2008 We Are Most Amused Host / Presenter
2008 Marty Feldman - Six Degrees Of Separation Self
2008 The Frost Report Is Back! Self
2005 Return Of The Goodies Self
2004 Arena: Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball? Self
2004 Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute Self
2004 Britain's Best Sitcom
  1. E3 - Fawlty Towers
 Guest
2002 Peter Cook - At A Slight Angle To The Universe Self
2002 Double Trouble - Series 1
  1. E4 - Pete and Dud
 Self (Archive Material)
2002 Heroes Of Comedy - Series 6
  1. E3 - Spike Milligan
 Self
2001 The Sketch Show Story
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
 Self
1999 It's... The Monty Python Story Self
1999 Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom
  1. E1 - The Early Days
  2. E2 - The Sensational Seventies
 Self
1999 Parting Shots Maurice Walpole
1998 Kiss Me Kate - Series 1
  1. E3 - Calendar
 Self
1998 A Loose Canon Self
1998 Heroes Of Comedy - Series 3
  1. E2 - Peter Cook
 Self
1997 Heroes Of Comedy - Series 2
  1. E4 - The Goons
 Self
1997 Fierce Creatures Producer
1997 Fierce Creatures Writer
1997 Fierce Creatures Rollo Lee
1996 Spike Milligan Self
1995 Look At The State We're In!
  1. E6 - The Status Quo
 Politician
1995 Look At The State We're In!
  1. E2 - Secrecy
 Harold Kingsby
1995 Look At The State We're In!
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  1. E6 - The Status Quo
 Writer
1993 Last Of The Summer Wine - Series 15 (as Kim Bread)
  1. Special - Welcome To Earth
 Darren
1993 Splitting Heirs Shadgrind
1989 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - 25th Anniversary Special
  1. 25th Anniversary Special
 Writer (Songs)
1989 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - 25th Anniversary Special Various
1989 Parrot Sketch Not Included: 20 Years Of Monty Python Various
1988 A Fish Called Wanda Executive Producer
1988 A Fish Called Wanda Story
1988 A Fish Called Wanda Writer
1988 A Fish Called Wanda Archie Leach
1986 Clockwise Brian Stimpson
1984 Fairly Secret Army - Series 1 Script Editor
1983 Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life Writer
1983 Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life Various
1983 Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl Various
1983 Yellowbeard Blind Pew
1982 Whoops Apocalypse
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  1. E3 - How To Get Rid Of It
  2. E4 - Lucifer And The Lord
  3. E5 - The Violet Hour
 Lacrobat
1982 Privates On Parade Major Giles Flack
1981 The Great Muppet Caper Neville
1980 The Taming Of The Shrew Petruchio
1980 Peter Cook & Co Ensemble Actor
1979 Monty Python's Life Of Brian Writer
1979 Monty Python's Life Of Brian Various
1979 Ripping Yarns - Series 2
  1. E2 - Golden Gordon
 Passer-by
1979 Fawlty Towers - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Communication Problems
  2. E2 - The Psychiatrist
  3. E3 - Waldorf Salad
  4. E4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  5. E5 - The Anniversary
  6. E6 - Basil The Rat
 Writer
1979 Fawlty Towers - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Communication Problems
  2. E2 - The Psychiatrist
  3. E3 - Waldorf Salad
  4. E4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  5. E5 - The Anniversary
  6. E6 - Basil The Rat
 Basil Fawlty
1978 Black Cinderella Two Goes East Fairy Godperson
1977 The Strange Case Of The End Of Civilisation As We Know It Writer
1977 The Strange Case Of The End Of Civilisation As We Know It A. Sherlock-Holmes
1977 Three Piece Suite
  1. E6 - Episode Six
 Kevin
1976 The Two Ronnies - Series 5
  1. E8 - Episode Eight
 Writer
1975 Fawlty Towers - Series 1
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  1. E1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. E2 - The Builders
  3. E3 - The Wedding Party
  4. E4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. E5 - Gourmet Night
  6. E6 - The Germans
 Writer
1975 Fawlty Towers - Series 1
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  1. E1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. E2 - The Builders
  3. E3 - The Wedding Party
  4. E4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. E5 - Gourmet Night
  6. E6 - The Germans
 Basil Fawlty
1975 Monty Python And The Holy Grail Writer
1975 Monty Python And The Holy Grail Ensemble Actor
1974 Romance With A Double Bass Writer (Adapted By)
1974 Romance With A Double Bass Musician Smychkov
1973 The Goodies - Series 4
  1. Special - The Goodies And The Beanstalk
 Ensemble Actor
1973 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 9
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E7 - Episode Seven
  7. E8 - Episode Eight
 Various
1973 The Two Ronnies - Series 3
  1. E2 - Episode Two
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E4 - Episode Four
  4. E8 - Episode Eight
 Writer
1973 It's A 2'6" Above The Ground World Contraceptive Lecturer
1973 Elementary, My Dear Watson Sherlock Holmes
1972 Rentadick Writer
1972 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Whicker's World
  2. E2 - Mr. & Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular
  3. E3 - The Money Programme
  4. E4 - Blood, Devastation, Death, War And Horror
  5. E5 - The All-England Summarise Proust Competition
  6. E6 - The War Against Pornography
  7. E7 - Salad Days
  8. E8 - The Cycling Tour
  9. E9 - The Nude Organist
  10. E10 - E. Henry Tripshaw's Disease
  11. E11 - Dennis Moore
  12. E12 - A Book At Bedtime
  13. E13 - Grandstand
 Writer
1972 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Whicker's World
  2. E2 - Mr. & Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular
  3. E3 - The Money Programme
  4. E4 - Blood, Devastation, Death, War And Horror
  5. E5 - The All-England Summarise Proust Competition
  6. E6 - The War Against Pornography
  7. E7 - Salad Days
  8. E8 - The Cycling Tour
  9. E9 - The Nude Organist
  10. E10 - E. Henry Tripshaw's Disease
  11. E11 - Dennis Moore
  12. E12 - A Book At Bedtime
  13. E13 - Grandstand
 Various
1972 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue - Series 1
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  1. E4 - Episode Four
  2. E5 - Episode Five
  3. E6 - Episode Six
  4. E7 - Episode Seven
  5. E10 - Episode Ten
  6. E11 - Episode Eleven
  7. E12 - Episode Twelve
  8. E13 - Episode Thirteen
 Team Captain
1971 And Now For Something Completely Different Writer
1971 And Now For Something Completely Different Various
1971 The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine
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  1. E2 - Episode Two
  2. E3 - Episode Three
  3. E4 - Episode Four
  4. E6 - Episode Six
  5. E8 - Episode Eight
  6. E9 - Episode Nine
  7. E10 - Episode Ten
  8. E14 - Episode Fourteen
 Writer (Additional Material)
1971 A.P. Herbert's 'Misleading Cases' - Series 3
  1. E6 - Regina Vs. Sagittarius
 Mr Partridge
1971 The Two Ronnies - Series 1
  1. E6 - Episode Six
  2. E8 - Episode Eight
 Guest
1971 Doctor At Large
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  1. E11 - Saturday Matinee
  2. E16 - It's All In The Mind
  3. E17 - Cynthia Darling
  4. E21 - Mother And Father Doing Well
  5. E26 - Mr. Moon
 Writer
1971 The Ronnie Barker Yearbook Writer
1971 The Ronnie Barker Yearbook Ensemble Actor
1971 6 Dates With Barker
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  1. E5 - 1971: Come In And Lie Down
 Writer
1970 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Face The Press
  2. E2 - The Spanish Inquisition
  3. E3 - Deja Vu
  4. E4 - The Buzz Aldrin Show
  5. E5 - Live From The Grill-o-Mat
  6. E6 - It's A Living
  7. E7 - The Attila The Hun Show
  8. E8 - Archaeology Today
  9. E9 - How To Recognise Different Parts Of The Body
  10. E10 - Scott Of The Antarctic
  11. E11 - How Not To Be Seen
  12. E12 - Spam
  13. E13 - Royal Episode 13
 Writer
1970 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Face The Press
  2. E2 - The Spanish Inquisition
  3. E3 - Deja Vu
  4. E4 - The Buzz Aldrin Show
  5. E5 - Live From The Grill-o-Mat
  6. E6 - It's A Living
  7. E7 - The Attila The Hun Show
  8. E8 - Archaeology Today
  9. E9 - How To Recognise Different Parts Of The Body
  10. E10 - Scott Of The Antarctic
  11. E11 - How Not To Be Seen
  12. E12 - Spam
  13. E13 - Royal Episode 13
 Various
1970 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 8
  1. E13 - Episode Thirteen
 Writer (Songs)
1970 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 8
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E8 - Episode Eight
  5. E9 - Episode Nine
  6. E10 - Episode Ten
  7. E11 - Episode Eleven
  8. E12 - Episode Twelve
  9. E13 - Episode Thirteen
  10. Special - Christmas Special
 Various
1970 The Rise And Rise Of Michael Rimmer Writer
1970 The Rise And Rise Of Michael Rimmer Pumer
1969 The Magic Christian Writer (Additional Material)
1969 The Magic Christian Mr Dougdale, Director in Sotheby's
1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Whither Canada?
  2. E2 - Sex And Violence
  3. E3 - How To Recognise Different Types Of Trees From Quite A Long Way Away
  4. E4 - Owl Stretching Time
  5. E5 - Man's Crisis Of Identity In The Latter Half Of The Twentieth Century
  6. E6 - It's The Arts
  7. E7 - You're No Fun Anymore
  8. E8 - Full Frontal Nudity
  9. E9 - The Ant, An Introduction
  10. E10 - Untitled
  11. E11 - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Goes To The Bathroom
  12. E12 - The Naked Ant
  13. E13 - Intermission
 Writer
1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Whither Canada?
  2. E2 - Sex And Violence
  3. E3 - How To Recognise Different Types Of Trees From Quite A Long Way Away
  4. E4 - Owl Stretching Time
  5. E5 - Man's Crisis Of Identity In The Latter Half Of The Twentieth Century
  6. E6 - It's The Arts
  7. E7 - You're No Fun Anymore
  8. E8 - Full Frontal Nudity
  9. E9 - The Ant, An Introduction
  10. E10 - Untitled
  11. E11 - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Goes To The Bathroom
  12. E12 - The Naked Ant
  13. E13 - Intermission
 Various
1969 Doctor In The House - Series 1
  1. E1 - Why Do You Want To Be A Doctor?
 Writer
1969 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 7
  1. E4 - Episode Four
 Writer (Additional Material)
1969 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 7
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. E13 - Episode Thirteen
 Various
1968 Goodbye Again
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 Ensemble Actor
1968 The Goon Show Announcer
1968 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 6
  1. E7 - Episode Seven
  2. E8 - Episode Eight
  3. E11 - Episode Eleven
 Writer
1968 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 6
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E7 - Episode Seven
  7. E8 - Episode Eight
  8. E9 - Episode Nine
  9. E10 - Episode Ten
  10. E11 - Episode Eleven
  11. E12 - Episode Twelve
  12. Special - Dick Cinderella Up The Beanstalk... Or Something
 Various
1968 The Bliss Of Mrs. Blossom Post Office Clerk
1967 At Last The 1948 Show - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
 Script Editor
1967 At Last The 1948 Show - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
 Writer
1967 At Last The 1948 Show - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
 Various
1967 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E13 - Episode Thirteen
  13. E14 - Episode Fourteen
 Various
1967 At Last The 1948 Show - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Script Editor
1967 At Last The 1948 Show - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Writer
1967 At Last The 1948 Show - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
 Various
1966 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 4
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E14 - Episode Fourteen
 Writer (Songs)
1966 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 4
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E7 - Episode Seven
  6. E11 - Episode Eleven
 Writer
1966 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 4
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. E13 - Episode Thirteen
  14. E14 - Episode Fourteen
 Various
1966 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 3
  1. E9 - Episode Nine
  2. E12 - Episode Twelve
 Writer
1966 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 3
  1. E5 - Episode Five
 Writer (Songs)
1966 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. E13 - Episode Thirteen
 Various
1966 The Frost Report - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Authority
  2. E2 - Holidays
  3. E3 - Sin
  4. E4 - Elections
  5. E5 - Class
  6. E6 - The News
 Writer
1966 The Frost Report - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Authority
  2. E2 - Holidays
  3. E3 - Sin
  4. E4 - Elections
  5. E5 - Class
  6. E6 - The News
 Ensemble Actor
1966 Fancy Saying That Self
1965 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 2 Various
1965 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 2
  1. E1 - Episode One
 Writer
1964 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 1
  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
 Writer
1964 I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
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1963 Cambridge Circus Ensemble Actor
1963 Yule Be Surprised Writer
1963 That Was The Week That Was - Series 2 Writer
1962 That Was The Week That Was - Series 1 Writer

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Born
Friday 27th October 1939 (85 years-old)
Member of
Nationality
English
Wife
Connie Booth (1968 - 1978)
Barbara Trentham (1981 - 1990)
Alyce Eichelberger (1992 - 2008)
Jennifer Wade (2012 - unknown date)
Daughter
Cynthia Cleese (born 1971 - unknown date)
Camilla Cleese (born 1984 - Sunday 1st May 2022)
Rose d'Or Awards 2016
Lifetime Achievement (Winner)
Chortle Awards 2015
Best DVD (Nominee)
Event of the Year (Winner)
British Comedy Awards 2014
Lifetime Achievement Award (Winner (Monty Python))
BAFTA Film Awards 1989
Best Actor (Winner)
Best Original Screenplay (Nominee)
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1989
Best Original Screenplay (Nominee)
Golden Globe Awards 1989
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1980
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Winner)
BAFTA Television Awards 1976
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1973
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 1972
Best Light Entertainment (Winner)
BAFTA Television Awards 1971
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
BAFTA Television Awards 1970
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
Best Script (Nominee)
Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 1970
Best Radio Comedy (Winner)

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