Graham Chapman
Acting Born Jan 8, 1941 Died Oct 4, 1989 Leicester, Leicestershire, England 106 credits
Biography
Graham Chapman works in acting. Born January 8, 1941 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. Died October 4, 1989. Archytele tracks 106 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)Monty Python Live (Mostly) · Writer
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham ChapmanA Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman · WriterAnatomy of a Liar
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Life Of Brian ScreenplayLife Of Brian Screenplay · ScreenplayMonty Python: Before the Flying Circus
The Secret Life of BrianWhat the Pythons Did Next...Hitler: The Comedy Years
LegendsMonty Python's Personal BestMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal BestMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal BestMonty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
The Roots of Monty PythonLooks Like a Brown Trouser Job
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
The Life of Python
The Monty Python StoryMonty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Life of Python
Stage FrightThe Movie Life of GeorgeParrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty PythonParrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python · Writer
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday TributeJake's JourneyJake's Journey · Writer
Love Potion · Executive ProducerStill Crazy Like a Fox
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
The Mind of David Berglas
Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeMonty Python's The Meaning of Life · ScreenplayYellowbeardYellowbeard · WriterGroup Madness
WoganMonty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlMonty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl · WriterThe Secret Policeman's Other BallOne in Five
The Big Show
Life of BrianLife of Brian · ScreenplayThe Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
The Odd JobThe Odd Job · WriterThe Odd Job · Producer
The Secret Policeman's BallPleasure at Her Majesty'sOut of the TreesOut of the Trees · Writer
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveMonty Python and the Holy GrailMonty Python and the Holy Grail · Writer
The Prince of Denmark · WriterThe Prince of Denmark · CreatorMonty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Monty Python's Fliegender ZirkusThe Philosophers' Football MatchRentadick · Writer
Full Filmography
106 titles- Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021) as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
- Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014) Writer
- A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012) as Self (voice)
- A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012) Writer
- Anatomy of a Liar (2012) as Self
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008) as Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus
- Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008) Screenplay
- Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- The Secret Life of Brian (2007) as Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
- What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Legends (2006) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Monty Python's Personal Best (2006)
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- The Roots of Monty Python (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Looks Like a Brown Trouser Job (2005) as Self
- Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004) as Self
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast (2003) as Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
- The Life of Python (2000) as Self
- The Monty Python Story (1999) as Self
- Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999) as Self
- Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998) as Self / Various (archive footage)
- Life of Python (1990) as Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Stage Fright (1989)
- The Movie Life of George (1989) as Self
- Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) as Self / Various Characters
- Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) Writer
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
- Jake's Journey (1988) as Sir George / Queen
- Jake's Journey (1988) Writer
- Love Potion (1987) Executive Producer
- Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987) as Detective Inspector Palmer
- Omnibus Presents Comic Relief (1986)
- The Mind of David Berglas (1985)
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) as Various Roles
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) Screenplay
- Yellowbeard (1983) as Captain Yellowbeard
- Yellowbeard (1983) Writer
- Group Madness (1983) as Self
- The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983) as Chairman (uncredited)
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) as Various Roles
- Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) Writer
- The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982) as Self - Various Roles
- One in Five (1982) as Self (uncredited)
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Life of Brian (1979) as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
- Life of Brian (1979) Screenplay
- The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979) as Self
- The Odd Job (1978) as Arthur Harris
- The Odd Job (1978) Writer
- The Odd Job (1978) Producer
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) as Self
- Out of the Trees (1976)
- Out of the Trees (1976) Writer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as The Colonel / Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Colonel (uncredited)
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) as King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Writer
- The Prince of Denmark (1974) Writer
- The Prince of Denmark (1974) Creator
- Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974) as Self
- Monty Python In The Netherlands (1973)
- Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972) as Various Characters
- The Philosophers' Football Match (1972) as Hegel
- Rentadick (1972) Writer
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Doctor at Large (1971) Writer
- Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971) as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
- And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) as 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 Lady
- And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) Screenplay
- The Statue (1971) as News reader
- The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) Writer
- The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
- The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971) Writer
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) as Fromage
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) Writer
- Doctor in Trouble (1970) as Roddy
- Monty Python: Who's There? (1970) as Ian
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) as Various
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) Writer
- The Magic Christian (1969) as Oxford Crew
- The Magic Christian (1969) Additional Writing
- How to Irritate People (1969) as Various
- How to Irritate People (1969) Writer
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967)
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967) Writer
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967) Creator
- Comedy Playhouse (1961) Writer
- Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python Writer
- No – That's Me Over Here! Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Graham Chapman best known for?
Graham Chapman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Erotic Ghost Story (1990), Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983), Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983), Secret Agent Man (2000).
When and where was Graham Chapman born?
Graham Chapman was born on January 8, 1941 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. They passed away on October 4, 1989.
How many credits does Graham Chapman have?
Graham Chapman has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2021.
What is Graham Chapman's background in cinema and television?
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 o...