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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