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"Around the World in 80 Days" (1989): Season 1: Episode 6 -- On this episode of "The 808," the surf goes flat, Kala buys a Harley, a small tsunami hits the islands, and Kala breaks his leg.
"Saturday Night Live" (1975): Season 34: Episode 6 -- Sen. Biden and Rep. Murtha say crazy things in Johnstown, PA
Hero for a Minute (1917) -- A Fish Called Wanda floats to the top at the box office • thirtysomething and The Wonder Years take home Emmys • What figure skater is 30?
A Fish Called Wanda (1988) -- In London, four very different people team up to commit armed robbery, then try to doublecross each other for the loot.
"Around the World in 80 Days" (1989): Season 1: Episode 6 -- In this episode, we discuss the history of Pipeline and why it's the most dangerous lineup on the planet.

Overview

Date of Birth:
5 May 1943, Ranmoor, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Children: Thomas (b. 1969), William (b. 1971) and Rachel (b. 1975) more
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Awards:
Won BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(51 articles)
Dr. Strangelove Blu-ray Review
 (From TheHDRoom. 9 July 2009, 11:11 PM, PDT)
Monty Python Reunion: The Bright Side of Life
 (From Screen Rant. 9 July 2009, 2:38 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Michael Palin CBE | Montypython Flyingcircus | Michael Lapin | Michael Spam Palin | Michael C. Palinberg | Monty Python | The Usual Lot | Alan Michael Palin Whicker

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew, Producer, Music Department, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. "Timewatch" .... Host (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka "BBC History: Timewatch" (UK)
        - The Last Day of World War One (2008) TV episode .... Host
  2. Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007) (TV) (voice) .... Gary
  3. Education Tips No. 41: Choosing a Really Expensive School (2003) (V) .... Narrator/Prof. R.Q. Thistlewaite

  4. "Home and Away" .... Surfer (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode #1.2238 (1997) TV episode .... Surfer
  5. Fierce Creatures (1997) .... Adrian 'Bugsy' Malone
  6. "Saturday Night Live" .... Various / ... (3 episodes, 1980-1997)
    ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" (USA: complete title)
    ... aka "SNL 25" (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka "SNL" (USA: informal title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" (USA: twentiefifth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night" (USA: first season title)
        - Kevin Spacey/Beck (1997) TV episode (uncredited) .... Various
        - Michael Keaton/Joe Jackson (1982) TV episode .... Various
        - Paul Simon, James Taylor & David Sanborn (1980) TV episode (uncredited) .... Dick Savage
  7. The Willows in Winter (1996) (TV) (voice) .... Rat
  8. The Wind in the Willows (1996) .... The Sun
    ... aka Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (USA: video title)
  9. Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) (also archive footage) .... First Game announcer / Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights who say NI!
  10. The Wind in the Willows (1995) (TV) (voice) .... Rat
  11. Tracey Ullman: A Class Act (1992) (TV) .... Various
  12. "G.B.H." .... Jim Nelson (7 episodes, 1991)
        - Over and Out (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Message Understood (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Message Received (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Message Sent (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
        - Send a Message to Michael (1991) TV episode .... Jim Nelson
          (2 more)
  13. American Friends (1991) .... Reverend Francis Ashby

  14. Inar gahined (1989) (uncredited) .... Man in elevator
    ... aka Hellfire
  15. A Fish Called Wanda (1988) .... Ken Pile
  16. Brazil (1985) .... Jack Lint
  17. A Private Function (1984) .... Gilbert Chilvers
  18. The Dress (1984) .... Howard
  19. Red Monarch (1983) (TV) (uncredited) .... 2nd Projectionist
  20. "The News Is the News" (1983) TV series .... London correspondent
  21. The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983) .... Workman
  22. The Meaning of Life (1983) .... Window Washer/Fish #5/Mr. Pycroft/Dad/Narrator #1/Chaplain/Carter/Spadger/Regimental Sergeant Major/Pakenham-Walsh/Rear End/Lady TV Presenter/Mr. Marvin Hendy/Harry/Padre/Debbie Katzenberg
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (UK: complete title)
  23. The Missionary (1982) .... The Reverend Charles Fortescue
  24. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) .... Emcee / Bruce #2 / Applicant / Judge #2 / Che Guevara / Soccer commentator / Yorkshireman #4 / Argument customer / Mr. Bounder / Demonstrator #1 / Storyteller / Detective-Parson / Mountie
  25. "OTT" (1 episode, 1982)
        - Episode #1.7 (1982) TV episode
  26. "The Innes Book of Records" .... Policeman (1 episode, 1981)
        - Episode #3.1 (1981) TV episode .... Policeman
  27. Time Bandits (1981) .... Vincent
  28. The Box (1981) (voice)

  29. "Ripping Yarns" .... Bank Manager / ... (9 episodes, 1976-1979)
        - Roger of the Raj (1979) TV episode .... Roger Bartelsham
        - Golden Gordon (1979) TV episode .... Gordon Ottershaw
        - Whinfrey's Last Case (1979) TV episode .... Gerald Whinfrey
        - The Curse of the Claw (1977) TV episode .... Kevin Orr/Uncle Jack
        - Across the Andes by Frog (1977) TV episode .... Captain Walter Snetterton
          (4 more)
  30. 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
    ... aka Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK: complete title)
  31. "Jackanory" .... Reader (1 episode, 1979)
        - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1979) TV episode .... Reader
  32. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV) .... Eric Manchester, Rutle Corp. Press Agent/Lawyer
    ... aka All You Need Is Cash (USA)
  33. Jabberwocky (1977) .... Dennis Cooper
  34. Red Dress (1977) (TV)
  35. Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) (TV) .... Pet Shop Owner
    ... aka Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe
  36. Three Men in a Boat (1975) (TV) .... Harris
  37. 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!
    ... aka Mønti Pythøn ik den Høli Gräilen (International: English title: subtitle)
  38. "Monty Python's Flying Circus" .... It's Man / ... (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
    ... aka "Monty Python" (UK: new title)
        - Party Political Broadcast (1974) TV episode .... Voice Over #1/Ralph Garibaldi/'Most Awful Family in Britain' (Sport) Presenter/Female Fanshaw-Chumleigh/Brian/Linkman/David Attenborough/Animated Professor/Cricket Commentator
        - Mr. Neutron (1974) TV episode .... GPO Official/Mrs. Entrail/Commander/Mr. Smailes/Italian/Secretary of State/Voice of Teddy Salad/Conjurer/Various
        - Hamlet (1974) TV episode (voice) .... Third Psychiatrist/Policeman/Mr. Gabriello/First Radio Announcer/Mrs. Gorilla/Frank Gough/Property Dealer/First Jockey/Various
        - The Light Entertainment War (1974) TV episode .... Second Tramp / Len Hanky / Pilot / Colonel Fawcett / 'It's' Man / Second Program Planner / Various
        - Michael Ellis (1974) TV episode .... Second Store Assistant / Mr. Hartford / 'University of the Air' Announcer / Surgeon / Lift Woman / Queen Victoria / Mr. Bradford / Complaints Manager
          (41 more)
  39. And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) .... Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Self-defence student #2 / Tenant #2 / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Bevis (pet shop employee / lumberjack) / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Gervais Brookhamster
    ... aka Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (UK: complete title)
  40. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) .... Various Roles
  41. Euroshow 71 (1971) (TV) (as Montypython Flyingcircus) .... Various

  42. "Do Not Adjust Your Set" .... Various (21 episodes, 1967-1969)
        - Episode #2.13 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.5 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.4 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.3 (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Episode #2.2 (1969) TV episode .... Various
          (16 more)
  43. "Complete and Utter History of Britain" .... Various (6 episodes, 1969)
        - James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Edward the First to Richard the Last (1969) TV episode .... Various
        - Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood (1969) TV episode .... Various
          (1 more)
  44. "Broaden Your Mind" (1968) TV series .... Various Characters (unknown episodes, 1968)
  45. How to Irritate People (1968) (TV) .... Various
    ... aka John Cleese on How to Irritate People
  46. "Twice a Fortnight" (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode #1.10 (1967) TV episode
  47. "A Series of Bird's" (2 episodes, 1967)
        - Lucid Intervals (1967) TV episode
        - Urban Renewal (1967) TV episode
Writer:
  1. Around the World in 20 Years (2008) (TV) (written by)
  2. "New Europe" (7 episodes, 2007)
    ... aka "Michael Palin's New Europe" (UK: complete title)
        - Journey's End (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - From Pole to Pole (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - Baltic Summer (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - Danube to Dnieper (2007) TV episode (writer)
        - Wild East (2007) TV episode (writer)
          (2 more)
  3. "Himalaya with Michael Palin" (2004) TV mini-series (writer)
  4. Education Tips No. 41: Choosing a Really Expensive School (2003) (V) (writer)
  5. The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2 (2003) (V) (writer)
  6. "Sahara with Michael Palin" (2002) TV mini-series (writer)
  7. The Best of the Two Ronnies (2002) (V) (writer)

  8. Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999) (TV) (writer)
  9. "Ex-S" (1 episode, 1997)
        - Palin on Redpath (1997) TV episode (co-writer)
  10. "Full Circle with Michael Palin" (1997) TV mini-series (writer)
  11. Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) (screenplay "Monty Python and the Holy Grail")
  12. "Great Railway Journeys" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Derry to Kerry (1994) TV episode (writer)
  13. "Pole to Pole" (1992) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  14. American Friends (1991) (screenplay) (story)

  15. "Around the World in 80 Days" (7 episodes, 1989)
    ... aka "Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days" (UK: complete title)
        - Dateline to Deadline (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - Far East and Farther East (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - Oriental Express (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - A Close Shave (1989) TV episode (writer)
        - Ancient Mariners (1989) TV episode (writer)
          (2 more)
  16. Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) (TV) (sketches)
  17. Consuming Passions (1988) (play "Secrets")
  18. Number 27 (1988) (writer)
  19. East of Ipswich (1987) (TV) (writer)
  20. "Comic Roots" (1 episode, 1983)
        - Episode #2.1 (1983) TV episode (writer)
  21. The Meaning of Life (1983) (written by)
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (UK: complete title)
  22. The Missionary (1982) (written by)
  23. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (written by)
  24. Time Bandits (1981) (written by)
  25. The Box (1981) (writer)
  26. "Great Railway Journeys of the World" (1 episode, 1980)
        - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980) TV episode (writer)

  27. "Ripping Yarns" (9 episodes, 1976-1979)
        - Roger of the Raj (1979) TV episode (by)
        - Golden Gordon (1979) TV episode (writer)
        - Whinfrey's Last Case (1979) TV episode (writer)
        - The Curse of the Claw (1977) TV episode (by)
        - Across the Andes by Frog (1977) TV episode (writer)
          (4 more)
  28. Life of Brian (1979) (written by)
    ... aka Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK: complete title)
  29. Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) (TV) (writer)
    ... aka Monty Python Meets Beyond the Fringe
  30. "The Punch Review" (1975) TV series (writer)
  31. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) (written by)
    ... aka Mønti Pythøn ik den Høli Gräilen (International: English title: subtitle)
  32. "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (46 episodes, 1969-1974)
    ... aka "Monty Python" (UK: new title)
        - Party Political Broadcast (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - Mr. Neutron (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - Hamlet (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - The Light Entertainment War (1974) TV episode (written by)
        - Michael Ellis (1974) TV episode (written by)
          (41 more)
  33. "The Two Ronnies" (10 episodes, 1971-1973)
        - Episode #3.4 (1973) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #3.3 (1973) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #3.1 (1973) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #2.2 (1972) TV episode (writer)
        - Episode #1.7 (1971) TV episode (writer)
          (5 more)
  34. "Black and Blue" (1 episode, 1973)
        - Secrets (1973) TV episode (writer)
  35. Secrets (1973) (TV) (writer)
    ... aka Black and Blue: Secrets (UK: series title)
  36. And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) (written by)
    ... aka Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (UK: complete title)
  37. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) (written by)
  38. Percy (1971) (key writer)
  39. Marty Amok (1970) (TV) (writer)

  40. "Do Not Adjust Your Set" (5 episodes, 1967-1969)
        - Episode #2.5 (1969) TV episode (writer)
        - Christmas Special: Do Not Adjust Your Stocking (1968) TV episode (written by)
        - Special (1968) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #1.2 (1968) TV episode (written by)
        - Episode #1.1 (1967) TV episode (written by)
  41. "Marty" (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka "It's Marty" (UK: second season title)
        - Episode dated 17 March 1969 (1969) TV episode (written by)
  42. "Complete and Utter History of Britain" (2 episodes, 1969)
        - James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell (1969) TV episode (writer)
        - From the Dawn of History to the Normal Conquest (1969) TV episode (writer)
  43. "Broaden Your Mind" (1968) TV series (unknown episodes)
  44. "Horne A'Plenty" (1968) TV series (writer)
  45. "Twice a Fortnight" (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode #1.10 (1967) TV episode (writer)
  46. "A Series of Bird's" (1967) TV series (unknown episodes)
  47. "The Late Show" (1966) TV series (writer)
  48. "The Frost Report" (1966) TV series (unknown episodes)
Soundtrack:
  1. The Meaning of Life (1983) (lyrics: "Every Sperm Is Sacred")
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (UK: complete title)
  2. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (writer: "The Lumberjack Song")

  3. Life of Brian (1979) (lyrics: "Brian Song")
    ... aka Monty Python's Life of Brian (UK: complete title)
  4. And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) (writer: "The Lumberjack Song") (performer: "The Lumberjack Song")
    ... aka Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (UK: complete title)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Fierce Creatures (1997) (idea)

  2. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) (stage director) (as Monty Python)
Producer:
  1. The Missionary (1982) (producer)
Music Department:
  1. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) (composer: song "Holzfallerliederhosen")
Thanks:
  1. The Madness and Misadventures of Munchhausen (2008) (V) (thanks)
  2. Virgin Territory (2007) (special thanks)
    ... aka Decameron Pie (Italy)
    ... aka Medieval pie - Territoires vierges (France)
  3. The Secret Life of Brian (2007) (TV) (thanks)
Self:
  1. "Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyers Cut" (2009) TV series (post-production) .... Himself

  2. Around the World in 20 Years (2008) (TV) .... Himself - Narrator
  3. The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  4. "Time Shift" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - The Comic Songbook (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  5. Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles' (2008) (V) .... Himself
  6. "Comedy Connections" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005-2008)
        - Ripping Yarns (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Monty Python's Flying Circus (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  7. The Seventh Python (2008) .... Himself
  8. "Sunday AM" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka "The Andrew Marr Show" (UK: new title)
        - Episode #3.30 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Legends" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  10. The Frost Report Is Back (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  11. "New Heroes of Comedy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Ricky Gervais (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "Breakfast" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2007)
        - Episode dated 20 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  13. "New Europe" .... Himself - Presenter (7 episodes, 2007)
    ... aka "Michael Palin's New Europe" (UK: complete title)
        - Journey's End (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - From Pole to Pole (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Baltic Summer (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Danube to Dnieper (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Wild East (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
          (2 more)
  14. "Parkinson" .... Himself (5 episodes, 2002-2007)
        - Episode dated 15 September 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 November 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 1 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 28 September 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  15. Tiswas Reunited (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  16. Comic Relief 2007: The Big One (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  17. "The Comedy Map of Britain" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.1 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  18. The Secret Life of Brian (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  19. Richard & Judy's Christmas Books (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  20. "The South Bank Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
        - Monty Python's Spamalot (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Eric Sykes (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  21. "The Culture Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Michael Palin Special (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  22. TV's 50 Greatest Stars (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  23. 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Film4's 50 Films to See Before You Die (UK: complete title)
  24. "Monty Python's Personal Best" .... Himself / ... (5 episodes, 2006)
        - Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - John Cleese's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
        - Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Characters
  25. "Mark Lawson Talks to..." .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Michael Palin (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  26. The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  27. The 50 Greatest Documentaries (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  28. What Did ITV Do for Me? (2005) (TV) (as Michael Palin CBE) .... Himself
  29. Michael Palin and the Mystery of Hammershøi (2005) (TV) .... Host
  30. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode #8.14 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  31. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1997-2005)
    ... aka "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (Australia)
        - Episode dated 7 June 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 3 April 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 April 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 September 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  32. Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  33. I Told You I Was Ill: The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan (2005) .... Himself
    ... aka The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan (International: English title: short title)
  34. "The Late Late Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 3 December 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  35. "Good Morning Australia" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "G.M.A." (Australia: short title)
        - Episode dated 23 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  36. "Rove Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #5.40 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  37. Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and Dr. Strangelove (2004) (V) .... Himself
  38. "Himalaya with Michael Palin" (2004) TV mini-series .... Host
  39. "Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 28 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  40. "Great Performances" (1 episode, 2004)
        - Concert for George (2004) TV episode
  41. George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 (2004) (V) .... Himself (segment "Crackerbox Palace")
  42. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  43. Concert for George (2003) .... Himself / Bevis
  44. The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Monty Python's The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (USA: complete title)
  45. Something Fishy (2003) (V) .... Himself
  46. "The Fat" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode #6.1 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  47. Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  48. "V Graham Norton" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #2.47 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  49. The British Comedy Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Himself (lifetime achievement award)
  50. Life on Air (2002) (TV) .... Himself/Presenter
  51. The Grierson Documentary Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) .... Presenter
  52. "Sahara with Michael Palin" (2002) TV mini-series .... Host
  53. Spike Milligan: I Told You I Was Ill - A Live Tribute (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  54. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Bill Oddie (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  55. The British Comedy Awards 2001 (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  56. The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations (2001) (V) .... Himself
  57. How to Use Your Coconuts (2001) (V) .... Minister of Foods
  58. "The Human Face" (2001) TV mini-series .... Applicant/peasant
  59. The Unknown Peter Sellers (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  60. 2000 Today (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  61. Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999) (TV) .... Himself/Luigi Vercotti/BBC Crewmember/Gumby/Pepperpot/Magnus Magnusson/Gorilla/BBC Voice Over/Ken Shabby/Policeman/'It's' man
  62. "Clive Anderson All Talk" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1997-1999)
        - Episode #4.6 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.1 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  63. Comic Relief: The Record Breaker (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  64. From Spam to Sperm (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  65. Pythonland (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  66. "Fantasy World Cup" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode #1.11 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  67. Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen (1998) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Roles
    ... aka US Comedy Arts Festival Tribute to Monty Python (USA)
  68. Live from the Lighthouse (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  69. "Ex-S" .... Himself - Presenter (1 episode, 1997)
        - Palin on Redpath (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
  70. "Full Circle with Michael Palin" (1997) TV mini-series .... Himself
  71. "Mundo VIP" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Show nº56 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  72. "Heroes of Comedy" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - The Goons (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  73. "TFI Friday" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka "Thank Four It's Friday"
        - Episode dated 21 February 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  74. "The Frank Skinner Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode #2.5 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  75. The Unseen Frank Skinner TV Show (1997) (V) .... Himself
  76. Auntie's All-Time Greats (1996) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  77. "Sunday Night Clive" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka "Clive James" (USA)
        - Episode #1.2 (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  78. "Great Railway Journeys" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 1994)
        - Derry to Kerry (1994) TV episode .... Himself/Presenter
  79. "Palin's Column" (1994) TV series .... Himself
  80. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Episode dated 1 April 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  81. "Bore of the Year Awards" (1993) TV series .... Himself ('Michael Palin's Curb To Curb' segment) (unknown episodes)
  82. "Pole to Pole" (1992) TV mini-series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  83. "Aspel & Company" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1990-1991)
        - Episode #8.11 (1991) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #7.11 (1990) TV episode .... Himself
  84. 1001 Nights of TV (1991) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  85. Viz: The Documentary (1990) (V) .... Himself
  86. Life of Python (1990) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself/Various Roles
    ... aka Life of Python: Monty Python 20th Anniversary Omnibus (UK)

  87. "Around the World in 80 Days" .... Himself - Presenter (7 episodes, 1989)
    ... aka "Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days" (UK: complete title)
        - Dateline to Deadline (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Far East and Farther East (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Oriental Express (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - A Close Shave (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
        - Ancient Mariners (1989) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
          (2 more)
  88. Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) (TV) .... Himself (cameo)/Various Roles (achive footage)
  89. The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  90. A Night of Comic Relief 2 (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  91. Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  92. The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  93. Comedians Do It on Stage (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  94. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka "The Best of Carson" (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 4 December 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  95. Comic Relief (1986/II) (TV) (scenes deleted) .... Himself
    ... aka The Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (UK: video title)
  96. "Wogan" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka "The Wogan Years" (UK: repeat compilations title)
        - Episode dated 23 April 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  97. Spike (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  98. What Is Brazil? (1985) (TV) .... Himself
  99. "Saturday Night Live" .... Various / ... (4 episodes, 1978-1984)
    ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" (USA: complete title)
    ... aka "SNL 25" (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka "SNL" (USA: informal title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" (USA: twentiefifth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night" (USA: first season title)
        - Michael Palin/Mary Palin/The Motels (1984) TV episode .... Himself - Co-Host/Various
        - Michael Palin/James Taylor (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
        - Michael Palin/The Doobie Brothers (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
        - Michael Palin/Eugene Record (1978) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
  100. The Secret Policeman's Private Parts (1984) .... Himself
  101. "Comic Roots" .... Himself (1 episode, 1983)
        - Episode #2.1 (1983) TV episode .... Himself
  102. The Meaning of Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) (TV) .... Himself
  103. The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982) .... Himself/Various Roles
  104. "Great Railway Journeys of the World" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 1980)
        - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980) TV episode .... Himself/Presenter

  105. The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979) .... Various Roles
  106. "Friday Night, Saturday Morning" .... Himself (1 episode, 1979)
        - Episode #1.7 (1979) TV episode .... Himself
  107. The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself
    ... aka The Pythons (UK: informal short title)
  108. Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka On Location with the Pythons (UK)
  109. "The Midnight Special" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
        - Episode #2.40 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 October 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself

  110. "Frost on Sunday" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #1.1 (1968) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
Archive Footage:
  1. Comedy Songs: The Pop Years (2008) (TV) (as Monty Python) .... Himself
  2. "Comedy Connections"
        - Sorry! (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Mr. P. Forbes
        - One Foot in the Grave (2007) TV episode (uncredited)
  3. Morir de humor (2008) (TV)
  4. "The Comedy Map of Britain"
        - Episode #2.2 (2008) TV episode (uncredited) .... Various
  5. 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (2008) (TV) (uncredited) .... Various
  6. Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) (TV) (uncredited) .... Heinrich Himmler
  7. "Room 101"
        - Episode #11.1 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Flight Attendant
  8. What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) (TV) (uncredited) .... Various Characters
  9. The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV)
  10. George Harrison - Der sanfte Beatle (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  11. "The Sketch Show Story" (2001) .... Himself/Various Characters
  12. John Cleese & Anders Lund Madsen (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  13. SNL: 25 Years of Music (1999) (TV) (uncredited) .... Mr. Jenkins/Tim Allen
  14. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1997) (VG) .... Various
  15. Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time (1994) (VG) .... Various
  16. "Funny Business" (1992)
  17. Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV) (uncredited) .... Miles Cowperthwaite
  18. To See Such Fun (1977) .... Himself
  19. "The Dean Martin Comedy World"
        - Episode dated 15 August 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 27 June 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 June 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself

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Radio (2005): Presented 'Peter Cook in His Own Words" a four-part documentary about British comedian Peter Cook on BBC Radio 4. more
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