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John Cleese is an English comedian and actor born in 1939 who became famous for his work in comedy and entertainment. He is notable for his contributions to the comedy and acting fields throughout his career.
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Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK
John Marwood Cleese (born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, writer and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report. In the late 1960s he became a member of Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and the four Monty Python films: And Now for Something…
Known for
- Soccer's American Dream — Self (archive footage)2026
- Joe & David's Magical Sitcom Tour — Self2026
- The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers2025
- John Cleese Packs It In2025
- Fawlty Towers: The Play — Self2025
- The Roast of John Cleese — Self2024
- The Palace — Arthur William Dallas III2023
- The Martini Shot — Dr. Auyeung2023
- Rally Road Racers — Archie Vainglorious (voice)2023
- Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs — Self2023
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Official website
Blog | John Cleese
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- University of Cambridge
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- Cornell University
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- Liberal Democrats
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- honorary doctorate
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