Michael Palin

Writer, Actor, Additional Crew

Birthdate: May 5, 1943

Birthplace: Ranmoor, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK

Michael Palin is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter. He was one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python.

After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976. In 1980, Palin co-wrote Time Bandits with Terry Gilliam. He also acted in the film. In 1984, he reunited with Terry Gilliam to appear in Brazil. He appeared in the comedy film A Fish Called Wanda (1988), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Known For

The Meaning of Life
The Meaning of Life

(1983)

Monty Python's Life of Brian
Monty Python's Life of Brian

(1979)

Time Bandits
Time Bandits

(1981)

Michael Palin Movies

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  • 2019 |
    An Accidental Studio
  • 2019 |
    Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
  • 2018 |

    The Death of Stalin

    asVyacheslav Molotov
  • 2017 |

    Absolutely Anything

    asKindly Alien
  • 2016 |
    Attenborough at 90
  • 2016 |
    Who Is Dervla Murphy? Special Edition
  • 2015 |
    Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia
  • 2014 |
    Monty Python Live (Mostly)as Spanish Man
  • 2014 |
    The New Incomplete and Utter History of Everythingas Presenter 1
  • 2013 |
    Michael Palin in Wyeth's World
  • 2012 |
    Anatomy of a Liar
  • 2012 |
    A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapmanas Michael Palin
  • 2011 |

    Arthur Christmas

    asErnie Clicker
  • 2010 |
    Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boyas Mrs. Betty Palin
  • 2008 |
    The Last Day of WW1
  • 2008 |
    The Seventh Python
  • 1997 |
    Fierce Creaturesas Bugsy Malone
  • 1996 |
    Mr. Toad's Wild Rideas The Sun
  • 1991 |
    American Friendsas Reverend Francis Ashby
  • 1989 |
    Inar gahinedas Man in elevator
  • 1988 |
    A Fish Called Wandaas Ken
  • 1988 |
    Consuming Passions
  • 1985 |
    Monty Pythons galna show
  • 1985 |
    Brazilas Jack Lint
  • 1985 |

    Brazil

    asJack Lint
  • 1984 |
    A Private Functionas Gilbert Chilvers
  • 1983 |
    The Meaning of Lifeas Window Washer
  • 1982 |
    The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
  • 1982 |
    The Missionaryas The Reverend Charles Fortescue
  • 1982 |
    Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowlas Polinski
  • 1981 |
    Time Banditsas Vincent
  • 1979 |
    Life of Brianas Wise Man #3
  • 1979 |

    Life of Brian

    asWise Man #3
  • 1977 |
    Jabberwockyas Dennis Cooper
  • 1975 |

    Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    asFirst Swallow-Savvy Guard
  • 1971 |
    Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Differentas Gumby
Michael Palin: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos