John Cleese

Description: (Co-Founder of the Comedy Troupe ‘Monty Python’)

John Cleese is an English actor, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. The most revered figure in British comedy, he is perhaps one of the few comedians to come up with original, innovative slapstick antics and puerile character sketches. A law graduate from ‘Downing College,’ Cambridge University, Cleese became part of the famed ‘Footlights Dramatic Club’ at the university. ‘Footlights’ provided him the platform to showcase his comedic talent and he soon became part of the immensely successful ‘Footlights’ revue, ‘Cambridge Circus.’ This helped him launch his career in comedy. He later became part of the legendary comedy group ‘Monty Python.’ The group created the popular British sketch comedy series ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus.’ He was also part of the group’s films, such as 'And Now for Something Completely Different,' 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' 'Life of Brian,' and 'The Meaning of Life.' He is also the co-creator of ‘Emmy’ award-winning sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers’ in which he played ‘Basil Fawlty.’ John Cleese is also a writer and has co-authored two books, namely ‘Families and How to Survive Them’ and ‘Life and How to Survive It.’

Overview

Birthday October 27, 1939 (Scorpio)
Born In England
Alternative names John Marwood Cleese
Height 196 cm
Spouse/Ex- Jennifer Wade (m. 2012), Alyce Cleese (m. 1992–2008), Barbara Trentham (m. 1981–1990), Connie Booth (m. 1968–1978)
Parents Reginald Francis Cleese
Muriel Cleese
Children Camilla Cleese, Cynthia Cleese

Did you know

What is John Cleese's iconic role in Monty Python? John Cleese is most famous for his role as a writer and actor in the British comedy group Monty Python.
Which popular TV show did John Cleese star in alongside Connie Booth? John Cleese starred in the beloved British sitcom "Fawlty Towers" alongside Connie Booth.
What type of comedy is John Cleese known for? John Cleese is known for his brilliant wit and sharp humor in the genre of surreal and satirical comedy.
In which film did John Cleese play the role of Nearly Headless Nick? John Cleese portrayed the character Nearly Headless Nick in the "Harry Potter" film series.
Which influential comedy show did John Cleese create and star in during the 1970s? John Cleese co-created and starred in the groundbreaking comedy show "Monty Python's Flying Circus" in the 1970s.
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