John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Czech silly walkers pay tribute to Monty Python
An 80-strong group did the fourth annual Silly Walk March in the southern Czech city of Brno, inspired by a 1970 Monty Python sketch featuring John Cleese with a bowler hat, briefcase and goofy gait.
Luxemburger Wort, 20th January 2015How John Cleese got his accidental start in comedy
Known for his work in Monty Python, on Fawlty Towers and in various movies, comedian and writer John Cleese was originally on a path to becoming a lawyer before finding himself "accidentally" in a comedy troupe. Jeffrey Brown talks with the British performer about early influences, advice for young comedians and his new memoir, So, Anyway.
Jeffrey Brown, PBS, 19th January 2015John Cleese interview: Americans are a miserable bunch
In a candid interview, comedy legend John Cleese talks religion, making mistakes in romance, and the physical effects of fame.
Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 13th January 2015'Exhausted' readers shun celebrity memoirs
Readers have grown tired of the slew of celebrity memoirs, with titles by Stephen Fry, Graham Norton and John Cleese selling disappointing numbers, according to publishing industry experts.
Chris Johnston, The Guardian, 20th December 20145 worst comedy shows of 2014
From John Cleese's depressing whinging to the embarassingly retrogade Citizen Khan, Mark Monahan chooses his five worst comedy shows of 2014.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 17th December 2014John Cleese: My troubles with women
Like so many good ideas it emerged from a jolly lunch among friends.
Dominic Midgley, The Daily Express, 13th December 2014John Cleese wasn't 'slightest bit excited' by reunion
Silly-walking funny man opens up about his life in comedy in new book.
The Mirror, 13th December 2014Interview: John Cleese
'If you want to get started in comedy, steal'
Chortle, 11th December 2014John Cleese interview
Chatting about writing, The Muppets, DreamWorks, Clockwise and Charles Crichton, all with Mr John Cleese...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 10th December 2014John Cleese's most extravagant purchase: my third wife
"Ask me something rude" says John Cleese as I take my seat for the interview, "that's always funniest".
Alice Howarth, GQ, 9th December 2014