John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Why are so many entertainers forced to work past retirement age?
From jobbing workers to familiar names, legions of entertainers are working well into their 70s and 80s. Why? Our writer uncovers an alarming story of shrinking budgets, axed royalties, misguided mortgages and paltry pensions.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 28th May 2024Monty Python stars reunite for Sir Michael Palin's birthday - with one notable absence
Sir Michael Palin has marked his 81st birthday with a Monty Python reunion - with John Cleese and Terry Gilliam joining him for a celebratory meal.
Anita Singh,, The Telegraph, 9th May 2024Is John Cleese right that the "literal minded" have killed comedy?
He lamented the demise of TV comedy shows but he was unable to explain it.
Lloyd Evans, The Spectator, 3rd May 2024John Cleese: "I've never really been a very confident person"
The veteran comedian, who has adapted Fawlty Towers for the West End stage stripped of the N-word, on the pros and cons of woke culture, how he is trying to make enough money to buy a place in the sun and how he hopes stem cells will prolong his life.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 3rd May 2024Comedy doesn't work if you're literal-minded, says John Cleese
John Cleese has said catering for "literal-minded" audience members is "always a problem" with comedy.
Steven McIntosh, BBC, 2nd May 2024John Cleese drops huge update on Fawlty Towers reboot with daughter Camilla
John Cleese has dropped a huge update on the upcoming Fawlty Towers reboot with his daughter Camilla.
The former Monty Python star gave a sneak peak to the highly-anticipated show, but there is a twist.
Joshua Rom, The Sun, 1st May 2024John Cleese: Basil Fawlty would be bewildered by the country England has become - and so am I
As Fawlty Towers returns, its creator considers what has changed - from trans athletes to trigger warnings - and how BBC comedy lost its way.
John Cleese, The Telegraph, 26th April 2024John Cleese shares staggering £17k secret to 'not looking bad for 84'
John Cleese has revealed he is forking out up to £17,000 a year for an anti-ageing treatment.
The 84-year-old Fawlty Towers star claimed the hefty fee was "worth it if you're buying yourself a few extra years".
Joe Davies, The Sun, 23rd April 2024John Cleese's Channel 4 cancel culture show has been all but cancelled... by John Cleese's diary
John Cleese: Cancel Me was slated to be produced by Clarkson's Farm outfit Expectation, but nearly three years after being announced, filming has not taken place.
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19th April 2024Michael Palin on Python arguments
Michael Palin has revealed that the group have always argued. He added that things once got so bad that more than just insults got thrown between John Cleese and Terry Jones.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 15th April 2024