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Graham Chapman
Actor

Graham Chapman

8 Jan 1941Born
4 Oct 1989Died
48Age at death
48Credits

Biography

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.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAEric Idle Exploits Monty PythonFilm: Writer
  2. TBANo – That's Me Over Here!Series: Creator
  3. 2014Monty Python Live (Mostly)Film: Writer
  4. 2012A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham ChapmanFilm: Writer
  5. 2008Life Of Brian ScreenplayFilm: Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus, Screenplay
  6. 2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsFilm: Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
  7. 2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal BestFilm: Various Characters
  8. 2006Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal BestFilm: Various Roles (archive footage)
  9. 2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal BestFilm: Various Characters
  10. 2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestFilm: Various Characters
  11. 2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal BestFilm: Various Characters
  12. 2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestFilm: Various Characters
  13. 2006Monty Python's Personal BestSeries
  14. 2003Iron Maiden: Visions of the BeastFilm: Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
  15. 1990Life of PythonFilm: Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
  16. 1989Stage FrightFilm
  17. 1989Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty PythonFilm: Writer
  18. 1988Jake's JourneyFilm: Sir George / Queen, Writer
  19. 1987Still Crazy Like a FoxFilm: Detective Inspector Palmer
  20. 1986Omnibus Presents Comic ReliefSeries (1 episode)
  21. 1985The Mind of David BerglasSeries (1 episode)
  22. 1983YellowbeardFilm: Captain Yellowbeard, Writer
  23. 1983Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeFilm: Various Roles, Screenplay
  24. 1983The Crimson Permanent AssuranceFilm: Chairman (uncredited)
  25. 1982Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlFilm: Various Roles, Writer
  26. 1979Life of BrianFilm: Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus, Screenplay
  27. 1978The Odd JobFilm: Arthur Harris, Writer
  28. 1976Out of the TreesFilm: Writer
  29. 1975Monty Python and the Holy GrailFilm: King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard, Writer
  30. 1974The Prince of DenmarkSeries: Writer, Creator (6 episodes)
  31. 1973Monty Python In The NetherlandsFilm: Professor Asa Hartford
  32. 1972RentadickFilm: Writer
  33. 1972The Philosophers' Football MatchFilm: Hegel
  34. 1972Monty Python's Fliegender ZirkusSeries: Various Characters (2 episodes)
  35. 1971The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971Film: Writer
  36. 1971The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsFilm: Writer
  37. 1971And Now for Something Completely DifferentFilm: 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, Screenplay
  38. 1971Euroshow '71: May Day SpecialFilm: Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
  39. 1971Doctor at LargeSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  40. 1971The StatueFilm: News reader
  41. 1970The Rise and Rise of Michael RimmerFilm: Fromage, Writer
  42. 1970Doctor in TroubleFilm: Roddy
  43. 1970Monty Python: Who's There?Film: Ian
  44. 1969The Magic ChristianFilm: Oxford Crew
  45. 1969Monty Python's Flying CircusSeries: Various, Writer (45 episodes)
  46. 1969How to Irritate PeopleFilm: Various, Writer
  47. 1967At Last the 1948 ShowSeries: Writer, Creator (13 episodes)
  48. 1961Comedy PlayhouseSeries: Writer (1 episode)

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