Michael Palin
Michael Edward Palin, CBE FRGS (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 Python sketches, including "Argument Clinic", "Dead Parrot", "The Lumberjack Song", and "The Spanish Inquisition". Palin continued to work with Jones after Python, co-writing Ripping Yarns. He has also appeared in several films directed by fellow Python Terry Gilliam and made notable appearances in other films such as A Fish Called Wanda, for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was voted the 30th favourite by fellow comedians and comedy insiders. After Python, he began a new career as a travel writer and travel documentarian. His journeys have taken him across the world, including the North and South Poles, the Sahara desert, the Himalayas and, most recently, Eastern Europe. In 2000 Palin was honoured as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to television.
Filmography
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
as Self
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
as Self
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
The Fringe, Fame and Me
as Self
Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
as Self
Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
as Self
The Death of Stalin
as Vyacheslav Molotov
The Death of Stalin
as Vyacheslav Molotov
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
as Self
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
as Self
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
as Self, others
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
as Self, others
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
as Self
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
as Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
as Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
as Self
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
as Gariiiiiii (voice)
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
as Gariiiiiii (voice)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Heinrich Himmler (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Heinrich Himmler (archive footage) (uncredited)
50 Films to See Before You Die
as Self
50 Films to See Before You Die
as Self
John Peel's Record Box
as Self
John Peel's Record Box
as Self
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as Self
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as Self
The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
as Self
The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
as Self
The Unknown Peter Sellers
as Self
The Unknown Peter Sellers
as Self
Monty Python: Pythonland
Monty Python: Pythonland
The Monty Python Story
as Self
The Monty Python Story
as Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
as Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
as Self
Palin on Redpath
as Self - Presenter
Palin on Redpath
as Self - Presenter
American Friends
as Rev. Francis Ashby
American Friends
as Rev. Francis Ashby
The Witches
as Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
The Witches
as Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
as Self
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
as Self
A Fish Called Wanda
as Ken Pile
A Fish Called Wanda
as Ken Pile
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
Brazil
as Jack Lint
Brazil
as Jack Lint
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as Various Roles
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as Various Roles
The Missionary
as The Reverend Charles Fortescue
The Missionary
as The Reverend Charles Fortescue
Time Bandits
as Vincent
Time Bandits
as Vincent
Life of Brian
as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Life of Brian
as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
as Eric Manchester
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
as Eric Manchester
Jabberwocky
as Dennis Cooper
Jabberwocky
as Dennis Cooper
Tomkinson's Schooldays
as Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt
Tomkinson's Schooldays
as Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt