Michael Palin

Michael Edward Palin, CBE, PRGS (born 5 May 1943) is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python and for his travel documentaries. Palin wrote most of his comedic material with Terry Jones. Before Monty Python, they had worked on other shows such as the Ken Dodd Show, The Frost Report and Do Not Adjust Your Set. Palin appeared in some of the most famous Pytho... More

Date of birth:

  • May 5, 1943 (age 69 years)

Height:

  • 1.78 m (5.84 ft )

Also known as:

  • Michael Palin CBE,
  • Montypython Flyingcircus,
  • Michael Lapin,
  • Michael Spam Palin,
  • Michael C. Palinberg,
  • Monty Python,
  • The Usual Lot,
  • Alan Michael Palin Whicker,
  • Michael Edward Palin,
  • Palin, Michael

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TV programs Created

Monty Python's Personal Best

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. Produced by...

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain

A forerunner to Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show which provided an...

The Complete and Utter History of Britain

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show. It was created and written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones between the two...

Python Night - 30 Years of Monty Python

Python Night – 30 Years of Python was a special run of Monty Python related programmes broadcast on BBC2 on 5 October 1999, the 30th Anniversary of the first...

Monty Python Live At Aspen

Monty Python Live at Aspen was a reunion show featuring the five surviving members of Monty Python: John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and...

Parrot Sketch Not Included - 20 Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included – 20 Years of Monty Python was a tribute special to the Monty Python comedy group, produced in 1989 and originally broadcast by the...

Ripping Yarns

Ripping Yarns is a British television comedy series, shown on BBC 2 from 1976 to 1979. It was written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame....

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work
  • 1988

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Winners

Award Nominations:

Year Award Nominated work
  • 1988

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominees

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