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Graham Chapman
Actor · Writer · Producer· Leicester, Leicestershire, England
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.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard · 1975
Life of Brian
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus · 1979
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Various Roles · 1982
Yellowbeard
Captain Yellowbeard · 1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Various · 1969
Filmography
42 credits across 3 departments.
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