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Michael Palin

Bio: Michael Edward Palin, CBE FRGS (born 5 May 1943) is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python and for his travel documentaries. Palin wrote most of his comedic material with Terry Jones
Born: Wed, May 05 1943
Birthplace: Broomhill, Sheffield, England, UK
Michael Palin is 81 years old
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Poster of How To Make It In Comedy
How To Make It In Comedy
Michael Palin was 80 in How To Make It In Comedy
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 2024
Poster of Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
Michael Palin was 80 in Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 2023
Poster of The Fringe, Fame and Me
The Fringe, Fame and Me
Michael Palin was 79 in The Fringe, Fame and Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 2022
Poster of Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Michael Palin was 78 in Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated as 'Self (archive footage)(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 2021
Poster of Jeepers Creepers
Jeepers Creepers
Michael Palin was 77 in Jeepers Creepers as 'Newscaster (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 2020
Poster of Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation
Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation
Michael Palin was 77 in Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 2020
Poster of Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
Michael Palin was 77 in Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 2020
Poster of Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Michael Palin was 76 in Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2019
Poster of An Accidental Studio
An Accidental Studio
Michael Palin was 76 in An Accidental Studio as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
Michael Palin was 76 in Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2019
Poster of Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Michael Palin was 74 in Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 2018
Poster of The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin
Michael Palin was 74 in The Death of Stalin as 'Vyacheslav Molotov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2017
Poster of Generation '66
Generation '66
Michael Palin was 73 in Generation '66
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 2016
Poster of Attenborough at 90
Attenborough at 90
Michael Palin was 73 in Attenborough at 90 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 2016
Poster of Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia
Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia
Michael Palin was 72 in Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 2015
Poster of Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
Michael Palin was 71 in Absolutely Anything as 'Kindly Alien (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 2015
Poster of Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
Michael Palin was 71 in Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 2014
Poster of Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
Michael Palin was 71 in Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Michael Palin was 71 in Monty Python: The Meaning of Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 2014
Poster of Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Michael Palin was 71 in Monty Python Live (Mostly) as 'Self, others'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 2014
Poster of Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Michael Palin was 71 in Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 2014
Poster of 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Michael Palin was 71 in 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2014
Poster of The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything
The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything
Michael Palin was 70 in The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 2014
Poster of Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
Michael Palin was 70 in Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2014
Poster of Michael Palin In Wyeth's World
Michael Palin In Wyeth's World
Michael Palin was 70 in Michael Palin In Wyeth's World as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 2013
Poster of The Meaning of Monty Python
The Meaning of Monty Python
Michael Palin was 70 in The Meaning of Monty Python as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 2013
Poster of The Wipers Times
The Wipers Times
Michael Palin was 70 in The Wipers Times as 'General Mitford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 2013
Poster of Frost on Sketch Shows
Frost on Sketch Shows
Michael Palin was 69 in Frost on Sketch Shows as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of Anatomy of a Liar
Anatomy of a Liar
Michael Palin was 69 in Anatomy of a Liar as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2012
Poster of Produced By George Martin
Produced By George Martin
Michael Palin was 69 in Produced By George Martin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 2012
Poster of A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
Michael Palin was 69 in A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman as 'Various (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2012
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Michael Palin was 68 in The Secret Policeman's Ball as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 2012
Poster of Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas
Michael Palin was 68 in Arthur Christmas as 'Ernie Clicker (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2011
Poster of Making Qi
Making Qi
Michael Palin was 68 in Making Qi as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2011
Poster of The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
Michael Palin was 67 in The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Michael Palin was 67 in Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 2010
Poster of Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Michael Palin was 66 in Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) as 'Mrs. Betty Palin / Julius Caesar / Bevis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 2010
Poster of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Michael Palin was 66 in Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Monty Python in Aberystwyth
Monty Python in Aberystwyth
Michael Palin was 66 in Monty Python in Aberystwyth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 2009
Poster of Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Michael Palin was 66 in Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 2009
Poster of Around the World in 20 Years
Around the World in 20 Years
Michael Palin was 65 in Around the World in 20 Years as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 2008
Poster of The Last Day of World War One
The Last Day of World War One
Michael Palin was 65 in The Last Day of World War One as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'
Michael Palin was 65 in Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
Michael Palin was 65 in Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Michael Palin was 65 in Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2008
Poster of The Seventh Python
The Seventh Python
Michael Palin was 65 in The Seventh Python as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 2008
Poster of What Is Brazil?
What Is Brazil?
Michael Palin was 64 in What Is Brazil? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 2008
Poster of Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Michael Palin was 64 in Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of Life Of Brian Screenplay
Life Of Brian Screenplay
Michael Palin was 64 in Life Of Brian Screenplay as 'Wise Man #3, Mr. Big Nose, Francis, Mrs. A, Ex-Leper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2008
Poster of Monty Python Conquers America
Monty Python Conquers America
Michael Palin was 64 in Monty Python Conquers America as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Michael Palin was 64 in Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind as 'Gariiiiiii (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Michael Palin was 64 in Hitler: The Comedy Years as 'Heinrich Himmler (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of What the Pythons Did Next...
What the Pythons Did Next...
Michael Palin was 63 in What the Pythons Did Next... as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The Secret Life of Brian
The Secret Life of Brian
Michael Palin was 63 in The Secret Life of Brian as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The South Bank Show: Spamalot
The South Bank Show: Spamalot
Michael Palin was 63 in The South Bank Show: Spamalot
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 15 2006
Poster of 50 Films to See Before You Die
50 Films to See Before You Die
Michael Palin was 63 in 50 Films to See Before You Die as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 2006
Poster of Monty Python's Flying Circus - Michael Palin's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Michael Palin's Personal Best
Michael Palin was 62 in Monty Python's Flying Circus - Michael Palin's Personal Best
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 2006
Poster of Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Michael Palin was 62 in Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best as 'Various Characters'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 2006
Poster of The Roots of Monty Python
The Roots of Monty Python
Michael Palin was 62 in The Roots of Monty Python as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 2005
Poster of John Peel's Record Box
John Peel's Record Box
Michael Palin was 62 in John Peel's Record Box as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 2005
Poster of Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi
Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi
Michael Palin was 62 in Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 2005
Poster of Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Michael Palin was 61 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 2004
Poster of Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
Michael Palin was 61 in Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2004
Poster of The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
Michael Palin was 60 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
Michael Palin was 60 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
Michael Palin was 60 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Concert for George
Concert for George
Michael Palin was 60 in Concert for George as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
Michael Palin was 60 in The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Michael Palin and the Ladies Who Loved Matisse
Michael Palin and the Ladies Who Loved Matisse
Michael Palin was 59 in Michael Palin and the Ladies Who Loved Matisse as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television
Michael Palin was 59 in Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television as 'Himself - Presenter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 2002
Poster of Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Michael Palin was 59 in Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
Michael Palin was 58 in The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 2001
Poster of The Unknown Peter Sellers
The Unknown Peter Sellers
Michael Palin was 56 in The Unknown Peter Sellers as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 2000
Poster of Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Michael Palin was 56 in Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of The Monty Python Story
The Monty Python Story
Michael Palin was 56 in The Monty Python Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Monty Python: Pythonland
Monty Python: Pythonland
Michael Palin was 56 in Monty Python: Pythonland
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Michael Palin was 56 in Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Michael Palin was 54 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Palin on Redpath
Palin on Redpath
Michael Palin was 54 in Palin on Redpath as 'Himself / Presenter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1997
Poster of Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
Michael Palin was 53 in Fierce Creatures as 'Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1997
Poster of The Willows in Winter
The Willows in Winter
Michael Palin was 53 in The Willows in Winter as 'Rat'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1996
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Michael Palin was 53 in The Wind in the Willows as 'The Sun'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Michael Palin was 52 in The Wind in the Willows as 'Rat'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1995
Poster of Michael Palin's Greatest Railway Journey: Derry To Kerry
Michael Palin's Greatest Railway Journey: Derry To Kerry
Michael Palin was 50 in Michael Palin's Greatest Railway Journey: Derry To Kerry as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of Great Railway Journeys - Derry to Kerry
Great Railway Journeys - Derry to Kerry
Michael Palin was 50 in Great Railway Journeys - Derry to Kerry as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 1994
Poster of Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
Michael Palin was 49 in Tracey Ullman: A Class Act as 'Various'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1993
Poster of The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
Michael Palin was 48 in The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 06 1991
Poster of Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk
Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk
Michael Palin was 48 in Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1991
Poster of American Friends
American Friends
Michael Palin was 47 in American Friends as 'Rev. Francis Ashby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1991
Poster of Viz: The Documentary
Viz: The Documentary
Michael Palin was 46 in Viz: The Documentary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1990
Poster of Life of Python
Life of Python
Michael Palin was 46 in Life of Python as 'Self / Various Roles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Michael Palin was 46 in Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python as 'Self / Various Characters'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1989
Poster of The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin
The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin
Michael Palin was 46 in The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1989
Poster of The Movie Life of George
The Movie Life of George
Michael Palin was 45 in The Movie Life of George as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1989
Poster of The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Michael Palin was 45 in The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of A Fish Called Wanda
A Fish Called Wanda
Michael Palin was 45 in A Fish Called Wanda as 'Ken Pile'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1988
Poster of John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
Michael Palin was 45 in John Cleese's First Farewell Performance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1988
Poster of The Grand Knockout Tournament
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Michael Palin was 44 in The Grand Knockout Tournament as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1987
Poster of Comedians Do It On Stage
Comedians Do It On Stage
Michael Palin was 42 in Comedians Do It On Stage as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1986
Poster of Brazil
Brazil
Michael Palin was 41 in Brazil as 'Jack Lint'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of A Private Function
A Private Function
Michael Palin was 41 in A Private Function as 'Gilbert Chilvers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of The Dress
The Dress
Michael Palin was 40 in The Dress as 'Howard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1984
Poster of Comic Roots: Michael Palin
Comic Roots: Michael Palin
Michael Palin was 40 in Comic Roots: Michael Palin
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1983
Poster of The Crimson Permanent Assurance
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Michael Palin was 39 in The Crimson Permanent Assurance as 'Workman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1983
Poster of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Michael Palin was 39 in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life as 'Various Roles'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1983
Poster of The Missionary
The Missionary
Michael Palin was 39 in The Missionary as 'The Reverend Charles Fortescue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Michael Palin was 39 in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl as 'Various Roles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Michael Palin was 38 in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball as 'Self - Various Roles'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of Time Bandits
Time Bandits
Michael Palin was 38 in Time Bandits as 'Vincent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of The Box
The Box
Michael Palin was 37 in The Box as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1981
Poster of Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter
Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter
Michael Palin was 37 in Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Michael Palin was 36 in The Secret Policeman's Ball as 'Various Roles'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1979
Poster of Roger of the Raj
Roger of the Raj
Michael Palin was 36 in Roger of the Raj as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Golden Gordon
Golden Gordon
Michael Palin was 36 in Golden Gordon as 'Gordon Ottershaw'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1979
Poster of Whinfrey's Last Case
Whinfrey's Last Case
Michael Palin was 36 in Whinfrey's Last Case as 'Gerald Whinfrey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1979
Poster of Life of Brian
Life of Brian
Michael Palin was 36 in Life of Brian as 'Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Michael Palin was 36 in The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1979
Poster of The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Michael Palin was 34 in The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash as 'Eric Manchester'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1978
Poster of The Curse of the Claw
The Curse of the Claw
Michael Palin was 34 in The Curse of the Claw as 'Kevin Orr'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 1977
Poster of Murder at Moorstones Manor
Murder at Moorstones Manor
Michael Palin was 34 in Murder at Moorstones Manor as 'Charles Chiddingford'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 1977
Poster of Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
Michael Palin was 34 in Escape from Stalag Luft 112B as 'Major Errol Phipps'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 1977
Poster of The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
Michael Palin was 34 in The Testing of Eric Olthwaite as 'Eric Olthwaite'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1977
Poster of The Broken Bottle
The Broken Bottle
Michael Palin was 33 in The Broken Bottle
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1977
Poster of Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky
Michael Palin was 33 in Jabberwocky as 'Dennis Cooper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1977
Poster of Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Michael Palin was 33 in Pleasure at Her Majesty's as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1976
Poster of Tomkinson's Schooldays
Tomkinson's Schooldays
Michael Palin was 32 in Tomkinson's Schooldays as 'Tomkinson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 07 1976
Poster of Three Men in a Boat
Three Men in a Boat
Michael Palin was 32 in Three Men in a Boat as 'Harris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1975
Poster of Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Michael Palin was 31 in Monty Python and the Holy Grail as 'First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Michael Palin was 31 in Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1974
Poster of Henry Cleans Up
Henry Cleans Up
Michael Palin was 30 in Henry Cleans Up as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of Is This a Record?
Is This a Record?
Michael Palin was 30 in Is This a Record? as 'Various'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of Monty Python In The Netherlands
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Michael Palin was 29 in Monty Python In The Netherlands
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1973
Poster of The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
Michael Palin was 28 in The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of And Now for Something Completely Different
And Now for Something Completely Different
Michael Palin was 28 in And Now for Something Completely Different as 'Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Second self - defence student / Second Tenant / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Pet shop employee / Lumberjack / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Blackmail Presenter / Gervais Brookhamster / Town Guild Lady'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1971
Poster of Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Michael Palin was 27 in Euroshow '71: May Day Special as 'Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1971
Poster of Monty Python: Who's There?
Monty Python: Who's There?
Michael Palin was 26 in Monty Python: Who's There? as 'Ken'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1970
Poster of Ending It All
Ending It All
Michael Palin was 26 in Ending It All
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of How to Irritate People
How to Irritate People
Michael Palin was 25 in How to Irritate People as 'Various'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1969
Poster of Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
Michael Palin was 22 in Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World as 'Jazz Band Undertaker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1966
Poster of Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
Michael Palin will be 81+ in Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch as 'salesman'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Magic Faraway Tree
The Magic Faraway Tree
Michael Palin will be 81+ in The Magic Faraway Tree
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Across the Andes by Frog
Across the Andes by Frog
Michael Palin will be 81+ in Across the Andes by Frog as 'Captain Walter Snetterton'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Michael Palin in Nigeria
Michael Palin in Nigeria
Michael Palin was 80+ in Michael Palin in Nigeria as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2024
Poster of Michael Palin: Into Iraq
Michael Palin: Into Iraq
Michael Palin was 79+ in Michael Palin: Into Iraq
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2022
Poster of Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
Michael Palin was 77+ in Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 2020
Poster of Staged
Staged
Michael Palin was 77+ in Staged as 'Michael'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 2020
Poster of Worzel Gummidge
Worzel Gummidge
Michael Palin was 76+ in Worzel Gummidge as 'The Green Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 26 2019
Poster of Michael Palin in North Korea
Michael Palin in North Korea
Michael Palin was 75+ in Michael Palin in North Korea as 'Himself - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2018
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Michael Palin was 75+ in Vanity Fair as 'William Makepeace Thackeray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 2018
Poster of Artsnight
Artsnight
Michael Palin was 71+ in Artsnight as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of A Life on Screen
A Life on Screen
Michael Palin was 71+ in A Life on Screen as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 24 2014
Poster of Remember Me
Remember Me
Michael Palin was 71+ in Remember Me as 'Tom Parfitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 2014
Poster of Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Michael Palin was 71+ in Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Poster of Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
Michael Palin was 70+ in Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 10 2014
Poster of Brazil with Michael Palin
Brazil with Michael Palin
Michael Palin was 69+ in Brazil with Michael Palin as 'Self (Presenter)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 2012
Poster of The Jonathan Ross Show
The Jonathan Ross Show
Michael Palin was 68+ in The Jonathan Ross Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of ZULU Comedy Galla
ZULU Comedy Galla
Michael Palin was 67+ in ZULU Comedy Galla as 'Michael Palin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 2010
Poster of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Michael Palin was 66+ in Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2009
Poster of Michael Palin's New Europe
Michael Palin's New Europe
Michael Palin was 64+ in Michael Palin's New Europe as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 2007
Poster of Movie Connections
Movie Connections
Michael Palin was 64+ in Movie Connections as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Michael Palin was 64+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Michael Palin was 63+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Legends
Legends
Michael Palin was 63+ in Legends as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Michael Palin was 63+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Monty Python's Personal Best
Monty Python's Personal Best
Michael Palin was 62+ in Monty Python's Personal Best as 'Self / Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 2006
Poster of Himalaya with Michael Palin
Himalaya with Michael Palin
Michael Palin was 61+ in Himalaya with Michael Palin as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Sahara with Michael Palin
Sahara with Michael Palin
Michael Palin was 59+ in Sahara with Michael Palin as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 13 2002
Poster of Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
Michael Palin was 56+ in Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of Fantasy World Cup
Fantasy World Cup
Michael Palin was 55+ in Fantasy World Cup as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 09 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Michael Palin was 54+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Full Circle with Michael Palin
Full Circle with Michael Palin
Michael Palin was 54+ in Full Circle with Michael Palin as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 31 1997
Poster of Clive Anderson All Talk
Clive Anderson All Talk
Michael Palin was 53+ in Clive Anderson All Talk as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1996
Poster of The Frank Skinner Show
The Frank Skinner Show
Michael Palin was 52+ in The Frank Skinner Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Michael Palin was 50+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Pole to Pole
Pole to Pole
Michael Palin was 49+ in Pole to Pole as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1992
Poster of G.B.H.
G.B.H.
Michael Palin was 48+ in G.B.H. as 'Jim Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Michael Palin was 46+ in The Simpsons as 'Springfield History Museum curator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Michael Palin: The Art of Travel
Michael Palin: The Art of Travel
Michael Palin was 46+ in Michael Palin: The Art of Travel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 07 1989
Poster of Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
Michael Palin was 46+ in Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1989
Poster of Daytime Live
Daytime Live
Michael Palin was 44+ in Daytime Live
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987
Poster of Going Live!
Going Live!
Michael Palin was 44+ in Going Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
Michael Palin was 42+ in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1986
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Michael Palin was 38+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Travels with Palin
Travels with Palin
Michael Palin was 37+ in Travels with Palin as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of Great Railway Journeys
Great Railway Journeys
Michael Palin was 37+ in Great Railway Journeys as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 23 1980
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Michael Palin was 32+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Ripping Yarns
Ripping Yarns
Michael Palin was 32+ in Ripping Yarns as ', Gerald Whinfrey, Roger, Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Michael Palin was 32+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host, Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Michael Palin was 31+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of Pebble Mill at One
Pebble Mill at One
Michael Palin was 29+ in Pebble Mill at One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 09 1972
Poster of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Michael Palin was 28+ in Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus as 'Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 1972
Poster of Clangers
Clangers
Michael Palin was 26+ in Clangers as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1969
Poster of Monty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Michael Palin was 26+ in Monty Python's Flying Circus as 'Various / "It's" man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of The Complete and Utter History of Britain
The Complete and Utter History of Britain
Michael Palin was 25+ in The Complete and Utter History of Britain
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1969
Poster of Frost on Sunday
Frost on Sunday
Michael Palin was 25+ in Frost on Sunday
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 1968
Poster of Do Not Adjust Your Set
Do Not Adjust Your Set
Michael Palin was 24+ in Do Not Adjust Your Set as 'Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 26 1967
Poster of Twice a Fortnight
Twice a Fortnight
Michael Palin was 24+ in Twice a Fortnight
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 21 1967
Poster of A Series Of Bird's
A Series Of Bird's
Michael Palin was 24+ in A Series Of Bird's
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1967