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Graham Chapman

Actor, Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Born January 8, 1941Died October 4, 1989 (48 years)
Graham Arthur Chapman (January 8, 1941 – October 4, 1989) was an English comedian, physician, writer, and actor and one of the six members of the Monty Python comedy troupe. He was also the lead actor in their two narrative films, playing King Arthur in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Brian in Monty Python's Life of Brian. He co-authored and starred in the film Yellowbeard.

Chapman was born in Leicester but was raised in nearby Melton Mowbray. After graduating from Emmanuel College, Cambridge and St Bartholomew's Medical College, he turned down a career as a doctor to be a comedian.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail
  • Monty Python's Life of Brian
  • Monty Python's Flying Circus
  • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
  • Monty Python Live (Mostly)
  • A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
  • Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
  • Monty Python's Personal Best
  • Rentadick

Known For

  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail
  • Monty Python's Life of Brian
  • Monty Python's the Meaning of Life
  • Monty Python's Flying Circus
  • Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different
  • Yellowbeard
  • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
  • Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
  • A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
  • Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
  • The Magic Christian
  • The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
  • Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2022
    2019
    2014
    2008
    Life Of Brian Screenplay · as Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus
    2006
    2004
    2003
    Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast · as Madman - In Video 'can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
    1990
    Life of Python · as Various Roles (archive Footage) (uncredited)
    1988
    Jake's Journey · as Sir George / Queen
    1987
    Still Crazy Like a Fox · as Detective Inspector Palmer
    1983
    Yellowbeard · as Captain Yellowbeard
    1983
    1983
    The Crimson Permanent Assurance · as Chairman (uncredited)
    1982
    1979
    Monty Python's Life of Brian · as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
    1978
    The Odd Job · as Arthur Harris
    1976
    1975
    Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as The Colonel / Self (uncredited)
    1975
    Monty Python and the Holy Grail · as King Arthur / Voice Of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
    1972
    Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (TV Series) · as Various Characters
    1971
    Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different · as Brother / Policeman / Defence Attorney / British Pedestrian / Mr. Harrison (apricot) / The Colonel / 'hell's Grannies' Policeman / Jimmy Blankensop / Sir Edward Ross / Restaurant Patron #1 / Letter Writer / Oliver St. John Mollusk / Mountie / Town Guild Lady
    1971
    The Statue · as News Reader
    1971
    Montreux 1971 · as Various Roles
    1970
    1970
    Doctor in Trouble · as Roddy
    1969
    The Magic Christian · as Oxford Crew
    1969
    Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series) · as Various
    1969
    1967
    Omnibus (TV Series) · as Cast
    1967

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