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Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman was a British actor, comedian, and writer whose career spanned nearly three decades, from the early 1960s until his untimely death in 1989. He first rose to prominence as a member of the surreal comedy troupe Monty Python, contributing both as a performer and a writer to the groundbreaking series Monty Python’s Flying Circus and its iconic films such as Holy Grail and Life of Brian. His talent for playing dead‑pan authority figures—most famously The Colonel—combined with a sharp instinct for what made a sketch funny, earned him the respect of his peers and the adoration of audiences worldwide. Chapman’s early life in Leicester and Melton Mowbray, his education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and his brief stint studying medicine shaped his intellectual curiosity, but his passion for performance ultimately led him to abandon a medical career for comedy.
Beyond Python, Chapman explored a variety of creative ventures: he co‑wrote the pirate film Yellowbeard, published the candid memoir A Liar’s Autobiography, and became an enthusiastic member of the Dangerous Sports Club, even planning a bungee jump before his health declined. Openly gay at a time when few public figures were, he championed gay rights and lived with his long‑term partner David Sherlock, adopting a son, John Tomiczek. His battle with tonsil cancer ended in 1989, but his legacy endures through the continued reverence of Python fans, the asteroid 9617 Grahamchapman, and countless tributes that celebrate his unique blend of wit, humility, and fearless humor.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Graham Chapman
Born: Leicester, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: January 8, 1941
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Writer
Years Active: 1960-1989
Children: 1
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Movies Featuring Graham Chapman
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python's Life of Brian
The Meaning of Life
Yellowbeard
Anatomy of a Liar
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Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly)
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
The Meaning of Making ‘The Meaning of Life’
Remember the Secret Policeman’s Ball?
The Roots of Monty Python
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam’s Personal Best
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Michael Palin’s Personal Best
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Jones’ Personal Best
Life of Python
Looks Like a Brown Trouser Job
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Eric Idle’s Personal Best
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Still Crazy Like a Fox
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball
Jake’s Journey
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Euroshow ’71: May Day Special
Monty Python’s Fliegender Zirkus
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
The Magic Christian
Monty Python: Who’s There?
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Out of the Trees
Monty Python In The Netherlands
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer’s Cut)
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Pleasure at Her Majesty’s
And Now for Something Completely Different
Monty Python Conquers America
The Odd Job
Career Timeline
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2008
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Self (archive footage)
Monty Python Conquers America
Self (archive footage)
2006
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam’s Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Michael Palin’s Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Jones’ Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Eric Idle’s Personal Best
Various Characters
1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
1983
The Meaning of Life
Yellowbeard
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
Various Roles
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Chairman (uncredited)
1982
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Various Roles
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball
Self - Various Roles
1971
Euroshow ’71: May Day Special
Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
And Now for Something Completely Different
Brother / 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 …
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