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John Marwood Cleese (/ ˈ k l iː z / 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 .
IMDb provides an extensive overview of John Cleese's life and career, from his early comedy shows to his iconic roles in Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and James Bond. Learn about his education, collaborations, family, and more.
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Learn about the life and career of John Cleese, a legendary British comedian, actor, and writer. From Monty Python to Fawlty Towers, from Hollywood to Cornell, discover his achievements, awards, and trivia.
- October 27, 1939
May 16, 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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Feb 8, 2023 · 8 February 2023. By Charley Adams & Paul Glynn,BBC News. Alamy. Basil Fawlty, played by John Cleese, will be returning to our screens in a new series. The UK TV sitcom Fawlty Towers is set to...
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Oct 5, 2023 · The comedy legend talks about his "An Evening With The Late John Cleese" show, his daughter's standup act, his Q&A sessions and his hopes of outliving his fellow Pythons. He also reveals his views on wokeness, Brexit and his birthday in Akron, Ohio.
