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John Marwood Cleese ( / ˈkliːz / KLEEZ; born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and presenter. Emerging from the Cambridge Footlights in the 1960s, he first achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report.
John Cleese. Actor: A Fish Called Wanda. John Cleese was born on October 27, 1939, in Weston-Super-Mare, England, to Muriel Evelyn (Cross) and Reginald Francis Cleese. He was born into a family of modest means, his father being an insurance salesman; but he was nonetheless sent off to private schools to obtain a good education.
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John Cleese: Last Chance to See Me Before I Die (Barely) living comedy legend, JOHN CLEESE, is heading in your general direction for a live and truly memorable evening of comedy and conversation.
John Cleese. Actor: A Fish Called Wanda. John Cleese was born on October 27, 1939, in Weston-Super-Mare, England, to Muriel Evelyn (Cross) and Reginald Francis Cleese. He was born into a family of modest means, his father being an insurance salesman; but he was nonetheless sent off to private schools to obtain a good education.
- October 27, 1939
May 23, 2024 · John Cleese, British comic actor best known for his television work on Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers. He appeared in such notable films as A Fish Called Wanda and had recurring roles in the Harry Potter, James Bond, and Shrek film series. Learn more about Cleese’s life and career.
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Oct 15, 2020 · And at 75, he's showing no signs of retiring. He's just penned an autobiography, and while it explains a lot about the man, one thing he can’t explain is why John Cleese makes us laugh. John ...
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Oct 5, 2023 · John Cleese talks Monty Python, wokeness and turning 84 as his comedy tour heads our way. Scott Tady, Beaver County Times. Updated October 5, 2023 · 11 min read. One of the funniest men alive...