Michael Palin
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. Before Monty Python, they had worked on other shows such as The Ken Dodd Show, The Frost Report and Do Not Adjust Your Set. Palin appeared in some of the most famous Python sketches, including "Argument Clinic", "Dead Parrot", "The Lumberjack Song", and "The Spanish Inquisition".
Palin continued to work with Jones after Python, co-writing Ripping Yarns. He has also appeared in several films directed by fellow Python Terry Gilliam and made notable appearances in other films such as A Fish Called Wanda, for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was voted the 30th favourite by fellow comedians and comedy insiders.
After Python, he began a new career as a travel writer and travel documentarian. His journeys have taken him across the world, including the North and South Poles, the Sahara desert, the Himalayas and, most recently, Eastern Europe. In 2000 Palin was honoured as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to television.
Fotos
Películas (163)
Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum
2026 · Narrator
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
2026 · Self
The Magic Faraway Tree
2026 · Know All
Joke
2026
When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain
2025 · Self
Innes Lloyd: The Producer
2025 · Self
The Academy of Armando
2025 · Self
Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration
2024 · Self
My National Gallery, London
2024 · Self
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
2023 · Self
The Fringe, Fame and Me
2022 · Self
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021 · Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Jeepers Creepers
2020 · Newscaster (voice)
Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation
2020 · Self, Thanks
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
2020 · Self
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019 · Self (archive footage)
An Accidental Studio
2019 · Self
Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
2019 · Self
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
2018
The Death of Stalin
2017 · Vyacheslav Molotov
Generation '66
2016
Attenborough at 90
2016 · Self
Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia
2015 · Self
Absolutely Anything
2015 · Kindly Alien (voice)
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
2014 · Self
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
2014 · Self
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014 · Self
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014 · Self, others, Writer
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
2014 · Self
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
2014 · Self
The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything
2014
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
2014 · Self
New Tales from Around the World in 80 Days
2014 · Self
Michael Palin In Wyeth's World
2013 · Self, Writer
The Meaning of Monty Python
2013 · Self
The Wipers Times
2013 · General Mitford
Frost on Sketch Shows
2013 · Self
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012 · Various (voice)
Anatomy of a Liar
2012 · Self
Produced by George Martin
2012 · Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
2012 · Self
Python Legs!
2012 · Writer
Arthur Christmas
2011 · Ernie Clicker (voice)
Making Qi
2011 · Self
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
2011 · Self
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010 · Mrs. Betty Palin / Julius Caesar / Bevis
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010 · Self
Monty Python in Aberystwyth
2009 · Self
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009 · Self
Around the World in 20 Years
2008 · Self, Writer
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'
2008 · Self
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
2008 · Self
Timewatch: The Last Day of World War One
2008 · Presenter
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008 · Self
The Seventh Python
2008 · Self
What Is Brazil?
2008 · Self
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008 · Self
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008 · Wise Man #3, Mr. Big Nose, Francis, Mrs. A, Ex-Leper, Screenplay
Monty Python Conquers America
2008 · Self
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
2007 · Gariiiiiii (voice)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 · Heinrich Himmler (archive footage) (uncredited)
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007 · Self (archive footage)
The Secret Life of Brian
2007 · Self
50 Films to See Before You Die
2006 · Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006 · Fish-Slapping Guide / Various Roles (archive footage), Writer
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
The Roots of Monty Python
2005 · Self (archive footage)
John Peel's Record Box
2005 · Self
Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi
2005 · Host
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004 · Self
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
2004 · Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004 · Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004 · Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Concert for George
2003 · Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003 · Self
Michael Palin and the Ladies Who Loved Matisse
2003 · Self - Presenter
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television
2002 · Self - Presenter
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002 · Self
The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
2001 · Self
The Unknown Peter Sellers
2000 · Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
1999 · Self
Monty Python: Pythonland
1999
The Monty Python Story
1999 · Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
1999 · Self
30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation
1999 · Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998 · Self
Palin on Redpath
1997 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Fierce Creatures
1997 · Adrian "Bugsy" Malone
The Willows in Winter
1996 · Rat
The Wind in the Willows
1996 · The Sun
The Wind in the Willows
1995 · Rat (voice)
Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
1993 · Various
Meridian: The First Ten Minutes
1993 · Self
The First Night of Meridian
1993 · Self - Host
Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk
1991 · Narrator (voice)
American Friends
1991 · Rev. Francis Ashby, Writer
The Witches
1990 · Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
Viz: The Documentary
1990 · Self
Life of Python
1990 · Self / Various Roles
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989 · Self / Various Characters, Writer
The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin
1989 · Self
The Movie Life of George
1989 · Self
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989 · Self
Number 27
1988 · Writer
A Fish Called Wanda
1988 · Ken Pile
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988 · Self
Consuming Passions
1988 · Theatre Play
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987 · Self
East of Ipswich
1987 · Writer
Comedians Do It On Stage
1986 · Self
Brazil
1985 · Jack Lint
A Private Function
1984 · Gilbert Chilvers
The Dress
1984 · Howard
Comic Roots: Michael Palin
1983 · Self / Jealous Reporter, Writer
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 · Various Roles, Screenplay
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983 · Workman
The Missionary
1982 · The Reverend Charles Fortescue, Writer, Producer
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982 · Various Roles, Writer
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982 · Self - Various Roles
Time Bandits
1981 · Vincent, Writer
The Box
1981 · (voice), Screenplay
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979 · Various Roles
Roger of the Raj
1979 · Roger, Writer
Golden Gordon
1979 · Gordon Ottershaw, Writer
Whinfrey's Last Case
1979 · Gerald Whinfrey, Writer
Life of Brian
1979 · Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus, Screenplay
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979 · Self
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 · Eric Manchester
Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”
1978 · Commentator / Self, Director
The Curse of the Claw
1977 · Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack, Writer
Across the Andes by Frog
1977 · Captain Walter Snetterton, Writer
Murder at Moorstones Manor
1977 · Charles Chiddingford, Writer
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
1977 · Major Errol Phipps, Writer
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
1977 · Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager, Writer
The Broken Bottle
1977
Jabberwocky
1977 · Dennis Cooper
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976 · Self
Tomkinson's Schooldays
1976 · Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt, Writer
Three Men in a Boat
1975 · Harris
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 · 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!, Writer
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974 · Self
Henry Cleans Up
1974 · Henry, Writer
Secrets
1973 · Writer
Is This a Record?
1973 · Various, Additional Writing
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973 · Pie Face 3
The Philosophers' Football Match
1972 · Nietzsche
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971 · Writer
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971 · 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, Screenplay
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971 · Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
Monty Python: Who's There?
1970 · Ken
Ending It All
1970
How to Irritate People
1969 · Various
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
1966 · Jazz Band Undertaker (uncredited)
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
· salesman
Just Dandy
· Self
The Mystery of the Missing Morsel of Murder at Moorstones Manor
· Charles Chiddingfold
Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python
· Writer
Series (73)
Michael Palin in the Philippines
2026 · Self - Presenter
Small Prophets
2026 · Brian
Michael Palin in Venezuela
2025 · Self - Presenter
The Secret Life of Trees
2025 · Self - Narrator
David Frost Vs
2025 · self
Time Bandits
2024 · Characters
Michael Palin in Nigeria
2024 · Self - Presenter
Michael Palin: Into Iraq
2022 · Self - Presenter
Remembers…
2022
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
2020 · Self - Host
Staged
2020 · Michael
Worzel Gummidge
2019 · The Green Man
Michael Palin in North Korea
2018 · Self - Presenter
Vanity Fair
2018 · William Makepeace Thackeray
Clangers
2015 · Narrator (voice)
Artsnight
2015 · Self
A Life on Screen
2014 · Self
Remember Me
2014 · Tom Parfitt
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
2014 · Self (archive footage)
Brazil with Michael Palin
2012 · Self - Presenter, Writer
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011 · Self
Perspectives
2011 · Self
ZULU Comedy Galla
2010 · Michael Palin
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
2009 · Self
Michael Palin's New Europe
2007 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Movie Connections
2007 · Self
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
2007 · Self
The Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
Legends
2006 · Self
The One Show
2006 · Self - Guest
Monty Python's Personal Best
2006 · Self / Various Characters, Creator
Himalaya with Michael Palin
2004 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Parkinson
2004 · Self - Guest
Sahara with Michael Palin
2002 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
1999
Fantasy World Cup
1998 · Self
Parkinson
1998 · Self - Guest
Full Circle with Michael Palin
1997 · Self, Writer
Clive Anderson All Talk
1996 · Self
TFI Friday
1996
The Frank Skinner Show
1995 · Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
Pole to Pole
1992 · Self, Writer
G.B.H.
1991 · Jim Nelson
Los Simpson
1989 · Springfield History Museum curator (voice)
Michael Palin: The Art of Travel
1989
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
1989 · Self, Writer
Daytime Live
1987
Going Live!
1987 · Self
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
1986
Screen Two
1985 · Writer
Friday People
1985
Wogan
1982 · Self
Travels with Palin
1980 · Self
Great Railway Journeys
1980 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
1979
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976 · Self
Ripping Yarns
1976 · Gerald Whinfrey, Roger, Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack, Writer, Creator
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Co-Host, Self - Special Guest, Dick Savage (uncredited), Self - Host, Self / Various (uncredited)
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975 · Self
Black and Blue
1973 · Writer
Full House
1972 · Various
Pebble Mill at One
1972
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
1972 · Various Characters
Film '72
1971 · Self
The Two Ronnies
1971 · Writer
Monty Python's Flying Circus
1969 · Various / "It's" man, Writer
The Complete and Utter History of Britain
1969 · Writer, Creator
Frost on Sunday
1968 · Self / Various Characters
Do Not Adjust Your Set
1967 · Various Characters, Writer
Twice a Fortnight
1967
A Series of Bird's
1967 · Additional Writing
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
· Creator