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"Around the World in 80 Days" (1989): Season 1: Episode 6 -- On this episode of "The 808," the surf goes flat, Kala buys a Harley, a small tsunami hits the islands, and Kala breaks his leg.
"Saturday Night Live" (1975): Season 22: Episode 10 -- John Cleese and Michael Palin of Monty Python perform their classic sketch.
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) -- In London, four very different people team up to commit armed robbery, then try to doublecross each other for the loot.
"Around the World in 80 Days" (1989): Season 1: Episode 6 -- In this episode, we discuss the history of Pipeline and why it's the most dangerous lineup on the planet.
"Around the World in 80 Days" (1989): Season 1: Episode 6 -- Kala and Eddie organize a beach cleanup, Makua finds surf on the Westside, and the boys go boar-hunting in Waimea Valley.

Overview

Date of Birth:
5 May 1943, Ranmoor, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Left the Reform Club in London on September 25 1988 for a journey "Around the World in 80 Days" (1989/II)... more
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Awards:
Won BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(81 articles)
Misjudging viewers is one of the BBC's least appealing habits
 (From The Guardian - TV News. 14 December 2009, 6:35 AM, PST)
Palin Turned Down Move To Hollywood
 (From WENN. 27 November 2009, 12:21 AM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Michael Palin CBE | Montypython Flyingcircus | Michael Lapin | Michael Spam Palin | Michael C. Palinberg | Monty Python | The Usual Lot | Alan Michael Palin Whicker

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew, Producer, Music Department, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. "Timewatch" .... Host (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka BBC History: Timewatch (UK)
        - The Last Day of World War One (2008) TV episode .... Host
  2. Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007) (TV) (voice) .... Gariiiiiii
  3. Education Tips No. 41: Choosing a Really Expensive School (2003) (V) .... Narrator/Prof. R.Q. Thistlewaite

  4. "Home and Away" .... Surfer (2 episodes, 1996-1997)
        - Episode #1.2238 (1997) TV episode .... Surfer
        - Episode #1.1917 (1996) TV episode .... Surfer
  5. Fierce Creatures (1997) .... Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone
  6. "Saturday Night Live" .... Various / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1997)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Kevin Spacey/Beck (1997) TV episode (uncredited) .... Various
        - Michael Keaton/Joe Jackson (1982) TV episode .... Various
        - Paul Simon, James Taylor & David Sanborn (1980) TV episode (uncredited) .... Dick Savage
  7. The Willows in Winter (1996) (TV) (voice) .... Rat
  8. The Wind in the Willows (1996) .... The Sun
    ... aka Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (USA: video title)
  9. Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) (also archive footage) .... First Game announcer / Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights who say NI!
  10. The Wind in the Willows (1995) (TV) (voice) .... Rat
  11. Tracey Ullman: A Class Act (1992) (TV) .... Various
  12. "G.B.H." .... Jim Nelson (7 episodes, 1991)
        - Over and Out (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Message Understood (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Message Received (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Message Sent (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Send a Message to Michael (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
          (2 more)
  13. American Friends (1991) .... Reverend Francis Ashby

  14. Inar gahined (1989) (uncredited) .... Man in elevator
    ... aka Hellfire
  15. A Fish Called Wanda (1988) .... Ken Pile
  16. Brazil (1985) .... Jack Lint
  17. A Private Function (1984) .... Gilbert Chilvers
  18. The Dress (1984) .... Howard
  19. Red Monarch (1983) (TV) (uncredited) .... 2nd Projectionist
  20. "The News Is the News" (1983) TV series .... London correspondent
  21. The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983) .... Workman
  22. The Meaning of Life (1983) .... Window Washer/Fish #5/Mr. Pycroft/Dad/Narrator #1/Chaplain/Carter/Spadger/Regimental Sergeant Major/Pakenham-Walsh/Rear End/Lady TV Presenter/Mr. Marvin Hendy/Harry/Padre/Debbie Katzenberg
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (UK: complete title)
  23. The Missionary (1982) .... The Reverend Charles Fortescue
  24. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) .... Emcee / Bruce #2 / Applicant / Judge #2 / Che Guevara / Soccer commentator / Yorkshireman #4 / Argument customer / Mr. Bounder / Demonstrator #1 / Storyteller / Detective-Parson / Mountie
  25. "OTT" (1 episode, 1982)
        - Episode #1.7 (1982) TV episode
  26. "The Innes Book of Records" .... Policeman (1 episode, 1981)
        - Episode #3.1 (1981) TV episode .... Policeman
  27. Time Bandits (1981) .... Vincent
  28. The Box (1981) (voice)

  29. "Ripping Yarns" .... Bank Manager / ... (9 episodes, 1976-1979)
        - Roger of the Raj (1979) TV episode .... Roger Bartelsham
        - Golden Gordon (1979) TV episode .... Gordon Ottershaw
        - Whinfrey's Last Case (1979) TV episode .... Gerald Whinfrey
        - The Curse of the Claw (1977) TV episode .... Kevin Orr/Uncle Jack
        - Across the Andes by Frog (1977) TV episode .... Captain Walter Snetterton
          (4 more)
  30. Life of Brian (1979) .... Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
    ... aka Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK: complete title)
  31. "Jackanory" .... Reader (1 episode, 1979)
        - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1979) TV episode .... Reader
  32. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV) .... Eric Manchester, Rutle Corp. Press Agent/Lawyer
    ... aka All You Need Is Cash (USA)
  33. Jabberwocky (1977) .... Dennis Cooper
  34. Red Dress (1977) (TV)
  35. Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) (TV) .... Pet Shop Owner
    ... aka Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe
  36. Three Men in a Boat (1975) (TV) .... Harris
  37. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) .... First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights who say NI!
    ... aka Mønti Pythøn ik den Høli Gräilen (International: English title: subtitle)
  38. "Monty Python's Flying Circus" .... It's Man / ... (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
    ... aka Monty Python (UK: new title)
        - Party Political Broadcast (1974) TV episode .... Voice Over #1/Ralph Garibaldi/'Most Awful Family in Britain' (Sport) Presenter/Female Fanshaw-Chumleigh/Brian/Linkman/David Attenborough/Animated Professor/Cricket Commentator
        - Mr. Neutron (1974) TV episode .... GPO Official/Mrs. Entrail/Commander/Mr. Smailes/Italian/Secretary of State/Voice of Teddy Salad/Conjurer/Various
        - Hamlet (1974) TV episode (voice) .... Third Psychiatrist/Policeman/Mr. Gabriello/First Radio Announcer/Mrs. Gorilla/Frank Gough/Property Dealer/First Jockey/Various
        - The Light Entertainment War (1974) TV episode .... Second Tramp / Len Hanky / Pilot / Colonel Fawcett / 'It's' Man / Second Program Planner / Various
        - Michael Ellis (1974) TV episode .... Second Store Assistant / Mr. Hartford / 'University of the Air' Announcer / Surgeon / Lift Woman / Queen Victoria / Mr. Bradford / Complaints Manager
          (41 more)
  39. And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) .... Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Self-defence student #2 / Tenant #2 / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Bevis (pet shop employee / lumberjack) / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Gervais Brookhamster
    ... aka Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (UK: complete title)
  40. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) .... Various Roles
  41. Euroshow 71 (1971) (TV) (as Montypython Flyingcircus) .... Various

  42. "Do Not Adjust Your Set" .... Various (21 episodes, 1967-1969)
        - Episode #2.13 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.5 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.4 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.3 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.2 (1969) TV episode .... Various
          (16 more)
  43. "Complete and Utter History of Britain" .... Various (6 episodes, 1969)
        - James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Edward the First to Richard the Last (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood (1969) TV episode .... Various
          (1 more)
  44. "Broaden Your Mind" (1968) TV series .... Various Characters (unknown episodes, 1968)
  45. How to Irritate People (1968) (TV) .... Various
    ... aka John Cleese on How to Irritate People
  46. "Twice a Fortnight" (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode #1.10 (1967) TV episode
  47. "A Series of Bird's" (2 episodes, 1967)
        - Lucid Intervals (1967) TV episode
        - Urban Renewal (1967) TV episode
Writer:
  1. Around the World in 20 Years (2008) (TV) (written by)
    ... aka Around the World in 20 Years with Michael Palin (UK: complete title)
    ... aka Michael Palin: Around the World in 20 Years (Australia)
  2. "New Europe" (7 episodes, 2007)
    ... aka Michael Palin's New Europe (UK: complete title)
        - Journey's End (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - From Pole to Pole (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - Baltic Summer (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - Danube to Dnieper (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - Wild East (2007) TV episode (writer)
          (2 more)
  3. "Himalaya with Michael Palin" (2004) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  4. Education Tips No. 41: Choosing a Really Expensive School (2003) (V) (writer)
  5. The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2 (2003) (V) (writer)
  6. "Sahara with Michael Palin" (2002) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  7. The Best of the Two Ronnies (2002) (V) (writer)
  8. Monty Python Live (2001) (V) (writer)

  9. Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999) (TV) (writer)
  10. "Ex-S" (1 episode, 1997)
        - Palin on Redpath (1997) TV episode (co-writer)
  11. "Full Circle with Michael Palin" (1997) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  12. Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) (screenplay "Monty Python and the Holy Grail")
  13. "Great Railway Journeys" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Derry to Kerry (1994) TV episode (writer)
  14. "Pole to Pole" (1992) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  15. American Friends (1991) (screenplay) (story)

  16. "Around the World in 80 Days" (7 episodes, 1989)
    ... aka Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days (UK: complete title)
        - Dateline to Deadline (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - Far East and Farther East (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - Oriental Express (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - A Close Shave (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - Ancient Mariners (1989) TV episode (writer)
          (2 more)
  17. Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) (TV) (sketches)
  18. Consuming Passions (1988) (play "Secrets")
  19. Number 27 (1988) (writer)
  20. East of Ipswich (1987) (TV) (writer)
  21. "Comic Roots" (1 episode, 1983)
        - Episode #2.1 (1983) TV episode (writer)
  22. The Meaning of Life (1983) (written by)
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (UK: complete title)
  23. The Missionary (1982) (written by)
  24. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (written by)
  25. Time Bandits (1981) (written by)
  26. The Box (1981) (writer)
  27. "Great Railway Journeys of the World" (1 episode, 1980)
        - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980) TV episode (writer)

  28. "Ripping Yarns" (9 episodes, 1976-1979)
        - Roger of the Raj (1979) TV episode (by)
        - Golden Gordon (1979) TV episode (writer)
        - Whinfrey's Last Case (1979) TV episode (writer)
        - The Curse of the Claw (1977) TV episode (by)
        - Across the Andes by Frog (1977) TV episode (writer)
          (4 more)
  29. Life of Brian (1979) (written by)
    ... aka Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK: complete title)
  30. Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) (TV) (writer)
    ... aka Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe
  31. "The Punch Review" (1975) TV series (writer)
  32. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) (written by)
    ... aka Mønti Pythøn ik den Høli Gräilen (International: English title: subtitle)
  33. "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
    ... aka Monty Python (UK: new title)
        - Party Political Broadcast (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - Mr. Neutron (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - Hamlet (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - The Light Entertainment War (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - Michael Ellis (1974) TV episode (written by)
          (41 more)
  34. "The Two Ronnies" (10 episodes, 1971-1973)
        - Episode #3.4 (1973) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #3.3 (1973) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #3.1 (1973) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #2.2 (1972) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.7 (1971) TV episode (writer)
          (5 more)
  35. "Black and Blue" (1 episode, 1973)
        - Secrets (1973) TV episode (writer)
  36. Secrets (1973) (TV) (writer)
    ... aka Black and Blue: Secrets (UK: series title)
  37. And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) (screen foreplay & conception)
    ... aka Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (UK: complete title)
  38. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) (written by)
  39. Percy (1971) (key writer)
  40. Marty Amok (1970) (TV) (writer)

  41. "Do Not Adjust Your Set" (5 episodes, 1967-1969)
        - Episode #2.5 (1969) TV episode (writer)
        - Christmas Special: Do Not Adjust Your Stocking (1968) TV episode (written by)
        - Special (1968) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #1.2 (1968) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #1.1 (1967) TV episode (written by)
  42. "Marty" (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka It's Marty (UK: second season title)
        - Episode dated 17 March 1969 (1969) TV episode (written by)
  43. "Complete and Utter History of Britain" (2 episodes, 1969)
        - James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell (1969) TV episode (writer)
        - From the Dawn of History to the Normal Conquest (1969) TV episode (writer)
  44. "Broaden Your Mind" (1968) TV series (unknown episodes)
  45. "Horne A'Plenty" (1968) TV series (writer)
  46. "Twice a Fortnight" (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode #1.10 (1967) TV episode (writer)
  47. "A Series of Bird's" (1967) TV series (unknown episodes)
  48. "The Late Show" (1966) TV series (writer)
  49. "The Frost Report" (1966) TV series (unknown episodes)
Soundtrack:
  1. The Meaning of Life (1983) (lyrics: "Every Sperm Is Sacred")
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (UK: complete title)
  2. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (writer: "The Lumberjack Song")

  3. Life of Brian (1979) (lyrics: "Brian Song")
    ... aka Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK: complete title)
  4. And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) (writer: "The Lumberjack Song") (performer: "The Lumberjack Song")
    ... aka Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (UK: complete title)

  5. "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka Monty Python (UK: new title)
        - The Ant, an Introduction (1969) TV episode (writer: "The Lumberjack Song" (uncredited)) (performer: "The Lumberjack Song" (uncredited))
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Fierce Creatures (1997) (idea)

  2. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (stage director) (as Monty Python)
Producer:
  1. The Missionary (1982) (producer)
Music Department:
  1. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) (composer: song "Holzfallerliederhosen")
Thanks:
  1. The Madness and Misadventures of Munchhausen (2008) (V) (thanks)
  2. Virgin Territory (2007) (special thanks)
    ... aka Decameron Pie (Italy)
    ... aka Medieval pie - Territoires vierges (France)
  3. The Secret Life of Brian (2007) (TV) (thanks)
Self:
  1. "Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyers Cut" (2009) TV series (post-production) .... Himself (unknown episodes)

  2. "The Alan Titchmarsh Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 26 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "The Graham Norton Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #6.7 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "Around the World in 80 Days" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2009)
        - Episode #1.4 (2009) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
        - Episode #1.3 (2009) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
        - Episode #1.2 (2009) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
        - Episode #1.1 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "This Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
        - Episode dated 25 September 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Around the World in 20 Years (2008) (TV) .... Himself - Narrator
    ... aka Around the World in 20 Years with Michael Palin (UK: complete title)
    ... aka Michael Palin: Around the World in 20 Years (Australia)
  7. The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  8. "Time Shift" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - The Comic Songbook (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "The ONE Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 15 December 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  10. Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles' (2008) (V) .... Himself
  11. "Comedy Connections" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005-2008)
        - Ripping Yarns (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Monty Python's Flying Circus (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  12. The Seventh Python (2008) .... Himself
  13. "Sunday AM" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka The Andrew Marr Show (UK: new title)
        - Episode #3.30 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Legends" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  15. The Frost Report Is Back (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  16. "New Heroes of Comedy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Ricky Gervais (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  17. "Breakfast" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2007)
        - Episode dated 20 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  18. "New Europe" .... Himself - Presenter (7 episodes, 2007)
    ... aka Michael Palin's New Europe (UK: complete title)
        - Journey's End (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - From Pole to Pole (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Baltic Summer (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Danube to Dnieper (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Wild East (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
          (2 more)
  19. "Parkinson" .... Himself (5 episodes, 2002-2007)
        - Episode dated 15 September 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 November 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 1 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 28 September 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  20. Tiswas Reunited (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  21. Comic Relief 2007: The Big One (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  22. "The Comedy Map of Britain" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.1 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  23. The Secret Life of Brian (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  24. Richard & Judy's Christmas Books (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  25. "The South Bank Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
        - Monty Python's Spamalot (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Eric Sykes (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  26. "The Culture Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Michael Palin Special (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  27. TV's 50 Greatest Stars (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  28. 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Film4's 50 Films to See Before You Die (UK: complete title)
  29. "Monty Python's Personal Best" .... Himself / ... (5 episodes, 2006)
        - Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - John Cleese's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
  30. "Mark Lawson Talks to..." .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Michael Palin (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  31. The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  32. The 50 Greatest Documentaries (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  33. What Did ITV Do for Me? (2005) (TV) (as Michael Palin CBE) .... Himself
  34. Michael Palin and the Mystery of Hammershøi (2005) (TV) .... Host
  35. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode #8.14 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  36. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1997-2005)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Episode dated 7 June 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 3 April 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 April 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 September 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  37. Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  38. I Told You I Was Ill: The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan (2005) .... Himself
    ... aka The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan (International: English title: short title)
  39. "The Late Late Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 3 December 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  40. "Good Morning Australia" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka G.M.A. (Australia: short title)
        - Episode dated 23 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  41. "Rove Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #5.40 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  42. Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and Dr. Strangelove (2004) (V) .... Himself
  43. "Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 28 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  44. "Great Performances" (1 episode, 2004)
        - Concert for George (2004) TV episode
  45. George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 (2004) (V) .... Himself (segment "Crackerbox Palace")
  46. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  47. "Himalaya with Michael Palin" .... Host / ... (6 episodes, 2004)
        - Annapurna to Everest (2004) TV episode .... Host
        - A Passage to India (2004) TV episode .... Host
        - Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal (2004) TV episode .... Host
        - Leaping Tiger, Naked Nagas (2004) TV episode .... Host
        - North by Northwest (2004) TV episode .... Himself
          (1 more)
  48. Concert for George (2003) .... Himself / Bevis
  49. The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (USA: complete title)
  50. "BBC London News" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka BBC LDN News (UK: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 18 May 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  51. Something Fishy (2003) (V) .... Himself
  52. "The Fat" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode #6.1 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  53. Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  54. "V Graham Norton" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #2.47 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  55. The British Comedy Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Himself (lifetime achievement award)
  56. Life on Air (2002) (TV) .... Himself/Presenter
  57. The Grierson Documentary Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Presenter
  58. "Sahara with Michael Palin" (2002) TV mini-series .... Host (unknown episodes)
  59. Spike Milligan: I Told You I Was Ill - A Live Tribute (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  60. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Bill Oddie (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  61. The British Comedy Awards 2001 (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  62. Monty Python Live (2001) (V) .... Himself
  63. The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations (2001) (V) .... Himself
  64. How to Use Your Coconuts (2001) (V) .... Minister of Foods
  65. "The Human Face" (2001) TV mini-series .... Applicant/peasant
  66. The Unknown Peter Sellers (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  67. 2000 Today (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  68. Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999) (TV) .... Himself / Luigi Vercotti / BBC Crewmember / Gumby / Pepperpot / Magnus Magnusson / Gorilla / BBC Voice Over / Ken Shabby / Policeman / 'It's' man
  69. "Clive Anderson All Talk" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1997-1999)
        - Episode #4.6 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.1 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  70. Comic Relief: The Record Breaker (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  71. From Spam to Sperm (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  72. Pythonland (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  73. "Fantasy World Cup" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode #1.11 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  74. Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen (1998) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Roles
    ... aka US Comedy Arts Festival Tribute to Monty Python (USA: alternative title)
  75. Live from the Lighthouse (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  76. "Ex-S" .... Himself - Presenter (1 episode, 1997)
        - Palin on Redpath (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
  77. "The Daily Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka Jon Stewart (Australia)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
        - Episode dated 10 September 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  78. "Full Circle with Michael Palin" (1997) TV mini-series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  79. "Mundo VIP" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Show nº56 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  80. "Heroes of Comedy" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - The Goons (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  81. "TFI Friday" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka Thank Four It's Friday
        - Episode dated 21 February 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  82. "The Frank Skinner Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode #2.5 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  83. The Unseen Frank Skinner TV Show (1997) (V) .... Himself
  84. Auntie's All-Time Greats (1996) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  85. "Sunday Night Clive" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Clive James (USA)
        - Episode #1.2 (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  86. "Great Railway Journeys" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 1994)
        - Derry to Kerry (1994) TV episode .... Himself/Presenter
  87. "Palin's Column" (1994) TV series .... Himself
  88. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 7 April 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  89. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Episode dated 1 April 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  90. Bore of the Year Awards (1993) (TV) .... Himself ('Michael Palin's Curb To Curb' segment)
  91. "Pole to Pole" .... Himself (6 episodes, 1992)
        - Trains and Boats and Plains (1992) TV episode .... Himself
        - Crossing the Line (1992) TV episode .... Himself
        - Shifting Sands (1992) TV episode .... Himself
        - Mediterranean Maze (1992) TV episode .... Himself
        - Russian Steps (1992) TV episode .... Himself
          (1 more)
  92. "Aspel & Company" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1990-1991)
        - Episode #8.11 (1991) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #7.11 (1990) TV episode .... Himself
  93. 1001 Nights of TV (1991) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  94. Viz: The Documentary (1990) (V) .... Himself
  95. Life of Python (1990) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Roles
    ... aka Life of Python: Monty Python 20th Anniversary Omnibus (UK: alternative title)

  96. "Around the World in 80 Days" .... Himself - Presenter (7 episodes, 1989)
    ... aka Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days (UK: complete title)
        - Dateline to Deadline (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Far East and Farther East (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Oriental Express (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - A Close Shave (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Ancient Mariners (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
          (2 more)
  97. Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) (TV) .... Himself (cameo)/Various Roles (achive footage)
  98. The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  99. A Night of Comic Relief 2 (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  100. Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (USA)
  101. "The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross" .... Himself (1 episode, 1987)
    ... aka The Last Resort (UK: new title)
        - Episode #2.14 (1987) TV episode .... Himself
  102. The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  103. Comedians Do It on Stage (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  104. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 4 December 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  105. Comic Relief (1986/II) (TV) (scenes deleted) .... Himself
    ... aka The Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (UK: video title)
  106. "Wogan" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka The Wogan Years (UK: repeat compilations title)
        - Episode dated 23 April 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  107. Spike (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  108. What Is Brazil? (1985) (TV) .... Himself
  109. "Saturday Night Live" .... Various / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1984)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Michael Palin/Mary Palin/The Motels (1984) TV episode .... Himself - Co-Host/Various
        - Michael Palin/James Taylor (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
        - Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
        - Michael Palin/Eugene Record (1978) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
  110. The Secret Policeman's Private Parts (1984) .... Himself
  111. "Comic Roots" .... Himself (1 episode, 1983)
        - Episode #2.1 (1983) TV episode .... Himself
  112. The Meaning of Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) (TV) .... Himself
  113. The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982) .... Himself/Various Roles
  114. "Great Railway Journeys of the World" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 1980)
        - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980) TV episode .... Himself/Presenter

  115. The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979) .... Various Roles
  116. "Friday Night, Saturday Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 1979)
        - Episode #1.7 (1979) TV episode .... Himself
  117. The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself
    ... aka The Pythons (UK: informal short title)
  118. Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka On Location with the Pythons (UK: alternative title)
  119. "The Midnight Special" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
        - Episode #2.40 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 October 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself

  120. "Frost on Sunday" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #1.1 (1968) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
Archive Footage:
  1. Comedy Songs: The Pop Years (2008) (TV) (as Monty Python) .... Himself
  2. "Comedy Connections"
        - Sorry! (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Mr. P. Forbes
        - One Foot in the Grave (2007) TV episode (uncredited)
  3. Morir de humor (2008) (TV)
  4. "The Comedy Map of Britain"
        - Episode #2.2 (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Various
  5. 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (2008) (TV) (uncredited) .... Various
  6. Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) (TV) (uncredited) .... Heinrich Himmler
  7. "Room 101"
        - Episode #11.1 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Flight Attendant
  8. What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) (TV) (uncredited) .... Various Characters
  9. The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV)
  10. George Harrison - Der sanfte Beatle (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  11. "The Sketch Show Story" (2001) .... Himself/Various Characters
  12. John Cleese & Anders Lund Madsen (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  13. SNL: 25 Years of Music (1999) (TV) (uncredited) .... Mr. Jenkins/Tim Allen
  14. "The Directors"
        - The Films of Terry Gilliam (????) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  15. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1997) (VG) .... Various
  16. Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time (1994) (VG) .... Various
  17. "Funny Business" (1992)
  18. Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV) (uncredited) .... Miles Cowperthwaite
  19. To See Such Fun (1977) .... Himself
  20. "The Dean Martin Comedy World"
        - Episode dated 15 August 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 27 June 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 June 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself

Additional Details

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Radio (2005): Presented 'Peter Cook in His Own Words" a four-part documentary about British comedian Peter Cook on BBC Radio 4. more
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