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      Michael Palin

      Michael Palin

      Highest Rated: 100% An Accidental Studio: The Story of HandMade Films (2019)

      Lowest Rated: 20% Absolutely Anything (2015)

      Birthday: May 5, 1943

      Birthplace: Ranmoor, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK

      Considered by fans as the "nice" member of England's legendary comedy group Monty Python, Michael Palin was an actor, writer and documentarian whose genial nature provided a cover for a hidden reserve of absurd brilliance. With fellow Oxford alum Terry Jones, he was a regular contributor to some of the best British TV comedies of the late '60s before joining forces with John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam for "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (BBC, 1969-1974). His boundless energy and versatility made him one of the group's most popular members; after Python, he was able to explore a wide variety of projects, ranging from films like "The Missionary" (1982) and "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988), to several highly praised travel books and documentaries for the BBC. His contributions to entertainment - always graced by a gentle off-kilter wit - made him a favorite among moviegoers and television audiences around the world.

      Highest rated movies

      The Missionary
      Brazil A Fish Called Wanda Life of Brian Monty Python and the Holy Grail The Death of Stalin
      Time Bandits
      A Private Function

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      AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, Michael Palin, 1971 A PRIVATE FUNCTION, Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, 1984, (c)Island Alive LIFE OF BRIAN, John Cleese, Michael Palin, 1979 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, John Cleese, 1975. (c)Python Pictures. JABBERWOCKY, from left: Jerold Wells, Michael Palin, 1977 jabberwocky1977-fsct04(jabberwocky1977-fsct04) AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, (from left): Michael Palin, John Cleese, (in the 'Dead Parrot' sketch), 1971 JABBERWOCKY, (Front L-R), John Bird, Annette Badland, Michael Palin, Brenda Cowling, (Back L-R), Derek Francis, Neil Innes, Deborah Fallender, Max Wall, John Le Mesurier, Warren Mitchell, 1977 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, from left: John Cleese, Graham Chapman as King Arthur, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, 1975 FISH CALLED WANDA, A, Michael Palin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, 1988 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, from left: Neil Innes, Eric Idle, three heads from left: Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, 1975 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, rear from left: Eric Idle, Michael Palin, center from left: John Cleese, Terry Jones (helmet), Graham Chapman as King Arthur (front), 1975 AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, Michael Palin, John Cleese, 1971 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin, & an angry mob, at a witch burning, 1975. (c)Python Pictures.. AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, 1971 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1975. (c)Python Pictures.. A PRIVATE FUNCTION, Maggie Smith, Michael Palin, 1984, (c)Island Alive AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, seated from left: Carol Cleveland, Graham Chapman, standing from left: Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1971 MONTY PYTHON'S THE MEANING OF LIFE, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, 1983 A PRIVATE FUNCTION, Michael Palin (center), 1984, (c)Island Alive THE MISSIONARY, from left: Denholm Elliott, Michael Palin, 1982. ©Columbia
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      Filmography

      Movies

      Credit
      100% No Score Yet An Accidental Studio: The Story of HandMade Films Self - 2019
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes Self - 2019
      95% 79% The Death of Stalin Vyacheslav Molotov (Character) $8.0M 2017
      20% 36% Absolutely Anything Extraterrestrial (Voice) - 2015
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Wiper Times Gen Mitford (Character) - 2013
      88% 83% The Wipers Times Unknown (Character) - 2013
      44% 45% A Liar's Autobiography - The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Self - 2012
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Produced by George Martin Self - 2011
      92% 77% Arthur Christmas Ernie Clicker (Voice) $46.4M 2011
      No Score Yet 77% Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy Mrs. Betty Palin/Julius Caesar/Bevis (Character) - 2010
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Michael Palin's Personal Best Unknown (Character) - 2005
      No Score Yet 86% Full Circle With Michael Palin Unknown (Character) - 1998
      53% 58% Fierce Creatures Adrian "Bugsy" Malone (Character) $9.2M 1997
      75% 62% The Wind in the Willows Słońce (Character) $72.8K 1996
      No Score Yet 60% The Willows in Winter Rat (Voice) - 1996
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Wind in the Willows Rat (Voice) - 1995
      No Score Yet 42% American Friends Rev. Francis Ashby (Character),
      Writer       		$3.3K 1991
      96% 84% A Fish Called Wanda Ken Pile (Character) $60.0M 1988
      98% 90% Brazil Jack Lint (Character) $3.7M 1985
      90% 62% A Private Function Gilbert Chilvers (Character) - 1984
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Secret Policeman's Private Parts Self - 1984
      86% 83% Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Fish #5 / Mr. Pycroft / Dad / Narrator #1 / Chaplain / Carter / Spadger / Sergeant Major / Pakenham-Walsh / Rear End / Lady presenter / Mr. Marvin Hendy / Harry / Padre / Debbie Katzenberg / Window Wa (Character),
      Writer,
      Original Music       		- 1983
      No Score Yet 92% Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Unknown (Character),
      Writer       		- 1982
      100% 42% The Missionary The Reverend Charles Fortescue (Character),
      Screenwriter,
      Producer       		- 1982
      91% 77% Time Bandits Vincent (Character),
      Writer       		- 1981
      No Score Yet 83% The Secret Policeman's Ball Unknown (Character) - 1979
      96% 93% Life of Brian Wise Man 3/Mr. Big Nose/Francis/Mrs. A/Ex-Leper/Announcer/Ben/Pontius Pilate/Boring Prophet/Eddie/Shoe Follower/Nisus Wettus (Character),
      Writer,
      Original Music       		$150.2K 1979
      No Score Yet 100% The Rutles Eric Manchester, Rutle Corp. Press Agent/Lawyer (Character) - 1978
      45% 47% Jabberwocky Dennis Cooper (Character) $19.2K 1977
      96% 95% Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1st Soldier with an Interest in Birds/Dennis/Mr Duck/Right Head/Sir Galahad/Leader of Knights/Narrator/King of Swamp Castle/Brother Maynard's Roomate (Character),
      Writer       		$1.8M 1975
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Three Men in a Boat Harris (Character) - 1975
      88% 87% And Now for Something Completely Different Man with tape recorder/Phrasebook Author (Character),
      Writer       		- 1972

      TV

      Credit
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime Guest,
      Host       		2020
      85% 76% The Simpsons Museum Curator (Guest Voice) 2020
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Clangers Narrator 2015-2020
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Worzel Gummidge The Green Man (Character) 2019
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Graham Norton Show Unknown (Guest Star),
      Guest       		2009 2012 2019
      100% 67% Unterwegs in Nordkorea mit Michael Palin Unknown (Character),
      Host,
      Self       		2018
      89% 89% Vanity Fair William Makepeace Thackery (Character) 2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Artsnight Host 2016
      No Score Yet 69% Remember Me Tom Parfitt (Character) 2014
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Brazil With Michael Palin Host 2012
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Monty Python's Personal Best Unknown (Character),
      Creator       		2006
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Comedy Connections Unknown (Guest Star) 2005
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Himalaya With Michael Palin Host,
      Narrator,
      Writer       		2004
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Sahara with Michael Palin Host,
      Writer       		2002
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Heroes of Comedy Unknown (Guest Star) 2000 2002
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Full Circle With Michael Palin Host,
      Writer       		1997
      No Score Yet 58% Saturday Night Live Guest,
      Host       		1978-1979 1984 1997
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Great Railway Journeys Host 1994
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Pole to Pole Host,
      Writer       		1993
      No Score Yet No Score Yet G.B.H. Jim Nelson (Character) 1991
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Around the World in 80 Days Host,
      Screenwriter       		1989
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Ripping Yarns Unknown (Character),
      Writer       		1976-1977 1979
      100% 83% Monty Python's Flying Circus Unknown (Character),
      Writer       		1969-1970 1972-1974
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Do Not Adjust Your Set Unknown (Character) 1967-1969
      No Score Yet No Score Yet North Korea From the Inside With Michael Palin Host