Graham Chapman
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.
54
Films
15
TV Shows
20
Crew Credits
Known For
69 Credits
Saturday Night Live
as The Colonel / Self (uncredited)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Colonel (uncredited)
1975
Wogan
as Self
1982
Monty Python's Flying Circus
as Various
1969
Legends
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
as King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
1975
Life of Brian
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
1979
Cilla
as Self
1968
At Last the 1948 Show
1967
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as Various Roles
1983
The Secret Policeman's Ball
as Self
1976
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
as Self (archive footage)
2014
Behind the Camera
20 CreditsMonty Python's Flying Circus
Writer
1969
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Writer
1975
Comedy Playhouse
Writer
1961
At Last the 1948 Show
Writer
1967
Doctor at Large
Writer
1971
The Prince of Denmark
Writer
1974
Yellowbeard
Writer
1983
Rentadick
Writer
1972
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Writer
2014
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Writer
1982
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
Writer
2012
How to Irritate People
Writer
1969