John Cleese
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 | Actor, comedian, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1961–present |
John Cleese Media
"Argument Clinic" sketch with Palin (standing) at Monty Python Live (Mostly), in 2014
Cleese appearing at the 61st Academy Awards in March 1989
John Cleese in May 2008.
Cleese (right) with the rest of Monty Python on stage at the O2 Arena, London, in July 2014
Graffiti of Cleese in "The Ministry of Silly Walks" sketch in Monty Python—Leicester, 2007
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References
- ↑ "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
- John Cleese on IMDb
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