John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 10
Don't make trans people the butt of the joke
We all have a responsibility to be mindful and considerate of other people, especially if we are in a position of influence. That responsibility doesn't just vanish because it's comedy. Comedy isn't a get-out-of-jail-free-card to make s****y jokes about other people.
Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir, Metro, 2nd December 2020John Cleese 'identifies' as a 'Cambodian police woman'
John Cleese doubled down on his support for JK Rowling for her anti-trans views while appearing to mock trans people because that's how he spends his Sunday morning (November 22) apparently.
Josh Milton, Pink News, 22nd November 2020John Cleese divides Twitter with Trump 'suicide' joke
John Cleese has divided Twitter after posting a suicide joke about Donald Trump.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 7th November 2020John Cleese defends support of JK Rowling
John Cleese has defended his support of JK Rowling after fans were left disappointed by recent comments the Harry Potter author had made about trans people.
Louise Griffin, Metro, 30th September 2020Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life Blu-ray review
At the final reckoning, Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life is a curate's egg.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 24th September 2020John Cleese interview
A conversation with the English comedian about artistic inspiration, cultural appropriation, and tabloid journalism.
Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 23rd September 2020John Cleese to play Father Christmas
John Cleese is to play Santa in Father Christmas Is Back a new festive comedy film which also stars Nathalie Cox, Elizabeth Hurley and Kelsey Grammer.
British Comedy Guide, 15th September 2020Unbiased jokes at the BBC? We've heard that one before
Writers remain sceptical of Tim Davie's plan to limit left-wing laughs, and warn it will be impossible to deliver.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 6th September 2020John Cleese 'walks off' The One Show ahead of interview
Don't worry, he soon came back again.
Megan Davies, Digital Spy, 4th September 2020John Cleese: a woke joke wouldn't be very funny
The Monty Python star has weighed in on the BBC right-wing comedy debate suggesting political correctness "stifles creativity".
Evening Standard, 3rd September 2020