Biography
Graham Arthur Chapman (8 January 1941 β 4 October 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.
Chapman died of cancer on 4 October 1989.
Filmography
all 74
Movies 58
self 33
TV Shows 16
Writer 13
Screenplay 3
Producer 1
Creator 1
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019)
Movie
Writer
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
Movie
1
Self
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014)
Movie
Self
Anatomy of a Liar (2012)
Movie
Graham Chapman / Narrator
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)
TV
6
Self (archive footage)
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)
Movie
Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus / Screenplay
Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
Movie
Self
Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007)
Movie
Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)
Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Legends (2006)
TV
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006)
Movie
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
Movie
Self
Looks Like a Brown Trouser Job (2005)
Movie
Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004)
Movie
Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003)
Movie
Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast (2003)
Movie
Writer
We Know Where You Live. Live! (2001)
Movie
Self
The Life of Python (2000)
Movie
Self
Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999)
Movie
Self
The Monty Python Story (1999)
Movie
Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999)
Movie
Self / Various (archive footage)
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
Movie
Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
Life of Python (1990)
Movie
Self / Various Characters
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
Movie
8
Self
The Movie Life of George (1989)
Movie
Sir George / Queen / Taxi driver
Jake's Journey (1988)
Movie
Detective Inspector Palmer
Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987)
Movie
Executive Producer
Love Potion (1987)
Movie
Writer
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live (1986)
Movie
Actor
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief (1986)
TV
The Mind of David Berglas (1985)
TV
Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard (1983)
Movie
Self
Group Madness (1983)
Movie
Various Roles / Screenplay
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
Movie
6.33
Chairman (uncredited)
The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)
Movie
Second Barber / Colin 'Bomber' Harris / Pope's Servant
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
Movie
7.67
Self
Wogan (1982)
TV
Himself - Various Roles
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982)
Movie
Self
The Big Show (1980)
TV
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus / Screenplay
Life of Brian (1979)
Movie
5
Self
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979)
Movie
Arthur Harris
The Odd Job (1978)
Movie
Writer
Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976)
Movie
Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976)
TV
Actor
Out of the Trees (1976)
Movie
The Colonel / Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard / Writer
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Movie
5.27
Self
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974)
Movie
Creator / Writer
The Prince of Denmark (1974)
TV
Writer
Rentadick (1972)
Movie
A Humble Woodcutter / Attendant / Bulle Hegel
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972)
TV
Writer
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
Movie
Writer
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971)
Movie
Brother / Policeman / Defence attorney
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
Movie
6.5
Various
Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971)
Movie
Writer
Doctor at Large (1971)
TV
News reader
The Statue (1971)
Movie
A Humble Woodcutter / Attendant / Bulle Hegel
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971)
Movie
Fromage / Writer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970)
Movie
Roddy
Doctor in Trouble (1970)
Movie
4.33
Actor
Monty Python: Who's There? (1970)
Movie
Writer
The Magic Christian (1969)
Movie
Various / Policeman / Doctor
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
TV
5.64
Pepperpot / Restaurant Customer / Mr. Harris
How to Irritate People (1969)
Movie
Self
Cilla (1968)
TV
Various Characters / Reverend / Second Yorkshireman
At Last the 1948 Show (1967)
TV
Writer
Comedy Playhouse (1961)
TV
Creator
No β That's Me Over Here!
TV
Ratings
Average 5.8
Based on 1.35 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1961
1974
1986
1976
2021
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1941-01-08
Deathday1989-10-04 (48 years old)
Birth NameGraham Arthur Chapman
Birth PlaceStoneygate, United Kingdom
RelationshipsDavid Sherlock (1966-01-01 - 1989-10-04)
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsGraham Arthur Chapman
AwardsEuropean Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
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