Graham Chapman
Known for Acting
- Born
- January 8, 1941
- Birthplace
- Leicester, Leicestershire, England
- Died
- October 4, 1989 (aged 48)
- Also known as
- Graham Arthur Chapman
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.
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Monty Python Live (Mostly)Writer2014Rating: 7.2 out of 10
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham ChapmanWriter2012Rating: 5.9 out of 10- Life Of Brian ScreenplayWise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus2008
Hitler: The Comedy YearsJoachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)2007Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal BestVarious Characters2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal BestVarious Roles (archive footage)2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal BestVarious Characters2006Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestVarious Characters2006Rating: 10.0 out of 10
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal BestVarious Characters2006Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestVarious Characters2006
Monty Python's Personal Best2006SeriesRating: 5.7 out of 10
Iron Maiden: Visions of the BeastMadman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)2003Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Life of PythonVarious Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)1990Rating: 6.2 out of 10- Stage Fright1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty PythonWriter1989Rating: 7.2 out of 10
Jake's JourneySir George / Queen1988Rating: 7.0 out of 10- Still Crazy Like a FoxDetective Inspector Palmer1987Rating: 8.2 out of 10
Love PotionExecutive Producer1987Rating: 4.8 out of 10
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief1986SeriesRating: 4.0 out of 10
The Mind of David Berglas1985SeriesRating: 7.5 out of 10
Known for
Monty Python and the Holy GrailKing Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard1975Rating: 7.8 out of 10
Life of BrianWise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus1979Rating: 7.8 out of 10
Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeVarious Roles1983Rating: 7.3 out of 10
And Now for Something Completely DifferentBrother / 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 Lady1971Rating: 7.2 out of 10
Monty Python's Flying CircusVarious1969SeriesRating: 8.3 out of 10
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlVarious Roles1982Rating: 7.4 out of 10
YellowbeardCaptain Yellowbeard1983Rating: 5.6 out of 10
How to Irritate PeopleVarious1969Rating: 6.6 out of 10
The Crimson Permanent AssuranceChairman (uncredited)1983Rating: 7.2 out of 10- Monty Python Live (Mostly)Writer2014Rating: 7.2 out of 10
- A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham ChapmanWriter2012Rating: 5.9 out of 10
The Magic ChristianAdditional Writing1969Rating: 5.8 out of 10
Filmography
84 titles
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LegendsSeriesSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)1 episode
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal BestMovieVarious Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal BestMovieVarious Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal BestMovieVarious Roles (archive footage)
Monty Python's Personal BestSeries
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestMovieVarious Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestMovieVarious Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal BestMovieVarious Characters
