A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Michael Palin
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born May 5, 1943Age 83
Cast appearances (30)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (8)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Michael Palin is a British actor, comedian and writer and a member of Monty Python. His writing partnership with Terry Jones began before Python, with work on The Frost Report and Do Not Adjust Your Set. In Monty Python’s Flying Circus, he appeared in sketches including Dead Parrot, The Spanish Inquisition and The Fish-Slapping Dance.
Palin co-wrote and performed in the Python films and created Ripping Yarns with Jones. He won a supporting actor BAFTA for A Fish Called Wanda. His later work includes published diaries and travel documentaries such as Around the World in 80 Days, extending his career into factual television and travel writing.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
Presenter
4 sketchesCastaway
2 sketchesWriter
2 sketchesAccountant
1 sketchAnnouncer
1 sketchBarber
1 sketchBirdwatcher
1 sketchBritish Officer
1 sketchBusinessman
1 sketchCardinal
1 sketchCustomer
1 sketchDancer
1 sketchDefendant
1 sketchFirefighter
1 sketchGatecrasher
1 sketchHistorian
1 sketchHusband
1 sketchInterviewer
1 sketchLumberjack
1 sketchMaître d'
1 sketchMilitary Officer
1 sketchMobster
1 sketchPolice Officer
1 sketchPostal Clerk
1 sketchPrisoner
1 sketchPublisher
1 sketchRepairman
1 sketchSailor
1 sketchShopkeeper
1 sketchStore Owner
1 sketchSuperhero
1 sketchTravel Agent
1 sketchVictim
1 sketchFrom the photo archiveMore faces of Michael Palin.3 photos
