John Cleese
English comedian and actor (born 1939)
John Marwood Cleese (born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, producer and writer.[1] He was born in Weston-super-Mare, England.[2] He graduated from Downing College, Cambridge.[2] Cleese has a degree in law.[3] He was a member of the comedy team Monty Python. He starred in the television sitcom Fawlty Towers that he co-wrote with his first wife, Connie Booth, who played the role of Polly Sherman on the show. He plays the role of Q in some of the various James Bond movies.
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| Born | John Marwood Cleese 27 October 1939 Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England |
| Alma mater | Downing College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1961–present |
References
change- ↑ "John Cleese". TV Guide. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "John Cleese biography". Biography Online. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ "John Cleese Biography". Bio/A&E Television Network, LLC. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
Other websites
change- John Cleese on IMDb
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| Main: Graham Chapman • John Cleese • Terry Gilliam • Eric Idle • Terry Jones • Michael Palin Regulars: Carol Cleveland • Neil Innes |
| Films |
| And Now for Something Completely Different • Monty Python and the Holy Grail • Monty Python's Life of Brian • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl • Monty Python's The Meaning of Life |
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