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Michael Palin: movies and TV shows

Michael Palin has 282 credits in the archive: 190 films and 92 TV series, from 1966 to 2026. Highest rated: Consuming Passions (8.3/10).

Career timeline

1966 – 2026 · busiest year: 2014 (13 credits)

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Full filmography

YearTitleRoleTypeRatingAge then
2026The Magic Faraway TreeKnow AllFilm6.283
2026Small ProphetsBrian SleepTV8.483
2026David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet EarthSelfFilm7.083
2026JokeFilm6.083
2025David Frost VsselfTV6.982
2025Innes Lloyd: The ProducerSelfFilm7.082
2025The Academy of ArmandoSelfFilm1.082
2025The Secret Life of TreesSelf - NarratorTV7.082
2025Michael Palin in VenezuelaSelf - HostTV6.482
2025When Bruce Springsteen Came to BritainSelfFilm8.782
2024Time BanditsTV6.281
2024My National Gallery, LondonSelfFilm8.081
2024Dame Maggie Smith - A CelebrationSelfFilm4.581
2024How To Make It In ComedyFilm—81
2024Michael Palin in NigeriaSelfTV7.681
2023Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of LaughsSelfFilm9.080
2022Remembers…TV7.079
2022The Fringe, Fame and MeSelfFilm—79
2022Michael Palin: Into IraqTV8.379
2021Monty Python's Best Bits CelebratedSelf (archive footage)(uncredited)Film—78
2020StagedMichaelTV7.977
2020Michael Palin: Travels of a LifetimeSelf - HostTV8.077
2020Jeepers CreepersNewscaster (voice)Film4.077
2020Peter Sellers: A State of Comic EcstasySelfFilm8.077
2020Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in ConversationSelfFilm5.777
2020Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in ConversationFilm5.777
2019Worzel GummidgeThe Green ManTV6.476
2019An Accidental StudioSelfFilm6.476
2019Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy GrailsSelf (archive footage)Film9.076
2019Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnesSelfFilm—76
2018Vanity FairWilliam Makepeace ThackerayTV7.275
2018Michael Palin in North KoreaSelf - HostTV7.875
2018Michael Palin: A Life on ScreenFilm7.075
2017The Death of StalinVyacheslav MolotovFilm7.074
2016Generation '66Film7.073
2016Attenborough at 90SelfFilm8.073
2015Absolutely AnythingKindly Alien (voice)Film5.972
2015ArtsnightSelfTV—72
2015ClangersNarrator (voice)TV6.072
2015Michael Palin's Quest for ArtemisiaSelfFilm7.072
2014Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)Self (archive footage)TV2.071
2014Remember MeTom ParfittTV6.971
2014A Life on ScreenSelfTV8.071
2014Monty Python Live (Mostly)Self, othersFilm7.171
2014Monty Python Live (Mostly)Film7.171
2014Rik Mayall: Lord of MisruleSelfFilm7.571
201450 Years of BBC Two ComedySelfFilm8.071
2014Monty Python: The Meaning of LiveSelfFilm7.471
2014Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather SimilarSelfFilm6.071
2014New Tales from Around the World in 80 DaysSelfFilm—71
2014The New Incomplete And Utter History Of EverythingFilm—71
2014Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping YarnsSelfFilm—71
2014Spike Milligan: Love, Light and PeaceSelfFilm—71
2013The Wipers TimesGeneral MitfordFilm6.370
2013Frost on Sketch ShowsSelfFilm8.570
2013The Meaning of Monty PythonSelfFilm7.470
2013Michael Palin In Wyeth's WorldSelfFilm7.870
2013Michael Palin In Wyeth's WorldFilm7.870
2012Produced by George MartinSelfFilm7.469
2012Python Legs!Film—69
2012The Secret Policeman's BallSelfFilm7.669
2012A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham ChapmanVarious (voice)Film6.069
2012Anatomy of a LiarSelfFilm6.069
2012Brazil with Michael PalinSelf (Presenter)TV7.569
2011The Jonathan Ross ShowSelfTV5.268
2011Arthur ChristmasErnie Clicker (voice)Film6.868
2011PerspectivesSelfTV—68
2011Making QiSelfFilm—68
2011The Phoenix: A Century of CinemaSelfFilm—68
2010ZULU Comedy GallaMichael PalinTV10.067
2010Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)Mrs. Betty Palin / Julius Caesar / BevisFilm7.067
2010Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert HallFilm—67
2010Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical ReleaseSelfFilm—67
2009Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)SelfTV7.666
2009Monty Python in AberystwythSelfFilm—66
2009Fawlty Towers: Re-OpenedSelfFilm8.466
2008Life Of Brian ScreenplayWise Man #3, Mr. Big Nose, Francis, Mrs. A, Ex-LeperFilm—65
2008Life Of Brian ScreenplayFilm—65
2008What Is Brazil?SelfFilm6.665
2008Around the World in 20 YearsSelfFilm8.765
2008Around the World in 20 YearsFilm8.765
2008Monty Python Conquers AmericaSelfFilm6.365
2008The Seventh PythonSelfFilm—65
2008Monty Python: Before the Flying CircusSelfFilm7.765
2008Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of SeparationSelfFilm7.865
2008Timewatch: The Last Day of World War One‎PresenterFilm—65
2008Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'SelfFilm—65
2008Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'SelfFilm—65
2007The Graham Norton ShowSelfTV7.264
2007The Alan Titchmarsh ShowSelfTV4.564
2007Movie ConnectionsSelfTV—64
2007The Secret Life of BrianSelfFilm7.664
2007Michael Palin's New EuropeSelfTV7.664
2007Michael Palin's New EuropeTV7.664
2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsHeinrich Himmler (archive footage) (uncredited)Film5.064
2007Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd KindGariiiiiii (voice)Film5.164
2007What the Pythons Did Next...Self (archive footage)Film—64
2006The One ShowSelf - GuestTV4.463
2006LegendsSelfTV5.063
2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal BestVarious CharactersFilm7.063
200650 Films to See Before You DieSelfFilm8.563
2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal BestVarious CharactersFilm8.363
2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal BestVarious CharactersFilm—63
2006Monty Python's Personal BestSelf / Various CharactersTV5.463
2006Monty Python's Personal BestTV5.463
2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal BestFilm—63
2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestVarious CharactersFilm—63
2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestVarious CharactersFilm10.063
2006Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal BestVarious CharactersFilm8.063
2005The Roots of Monty PythonSelf (archive footage)Film—62
2005John Peel's Record BoxSelfFilm8.062
2005Michael Palin & the Mystery of HammershøiHostFilm7.062
2004Himalaya with Michael PalinSelf - PresenterTV8.261
2004Himalaya with Michael PalinTV8.261
2004Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?SelfFilm4.861
2004The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1Self (archive footage)Film9.061
2004The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3Self (archive footage)Film—61
2004The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2Self (archive footage)Film9.061
2004Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'SelfFilm5.861
2003Concert for GeorgeSelfFilm8.160
2003The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'SelfFilm8.060
2003Michael Palin and the Ladies Who Loved MatisseNarratorFilm—60
2002Sahara with Michael PalinSelf - PresenterTV7.559
2002Sahara with Michael PalinTV7.559
2002Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeSelfFilm9.059
2002Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in TelevisionSelf - PresenterFilm8.459
2001The Quest for the Holy Grail LocationsSelfFilm8.058
2000The Unknown Peter SellersSelfFilm8.257
1999The Monty Python StorySelfFilm—56
1999Michael Palin's Hemingway AdventureTV7.156
1999Monty Python: 30th Anniversary SketchesSelfFilm—56
1999Monty Python: From Spam to SpermSelfFilm—56
1999Monty Python: PythonlandFilm—56
1998ParkinsonSelfTV—55
1998Fantasy World CupSelfTV5.055
1998Monty Python: Live at AspenSelfFilm7.155
1997Fierce CreaturesAdrian "Bugsy" MaloneFilm6.254
1997Full Circle with Michael PalinSelfTV7.754
1997Full Circle with Michael PalinTV7.754
1997Palin on RedpathSelf - PresenterFilm—54
1997Palin on RedpathFilm—54
1996Clive Anderson All TalkSelfTV7.553
1996The Wind in the WillowsThe SunFilm5.853
1996The Willows in WinterRatFilm6.753
1995The Frank Skinner ShowSelfTV7.552
1995The Wind in the WillowsRatFilm7.152
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV7.350
1993Meridian: The First Ten MinutesSelfFilm—50
1993Tracey Ullman: A Class ActVariousFilm10.050
1993The First Night of MeridianSelf - HostFilm—50
1992Pole to PoleSelfTV7.949
1992Pole to PoleTV7.949
1991G.B.H.Jim NelsonTV6.348
1991American FriendsRev. Francis AshbyFilm6.448
1991American FriendsFilm6.448
1991Rabbit Ears - Jack and the BeanstalkNarrator (voice)Film—48
1990The WitchesWitch at Meeting (uncredited)Film6.947
1990Viz: The DocumentarySelfFilm—47
1990Life of PythonSelf / Various RolesFilm6.347
1989The SimpsonsSpringfield History Museum curator (voice)TV8.046
1989Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 DaysSelfTV7.546
1989Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 DaysTV7.546
1989The Secret Policeman’s Biggest BallSelfFilm7.746
1989The Movie Life of GeorgeSelfFilm—46
1989The Art Of Travel With Michael PalinSelfFilm—46
1989Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty PythonSelf / Various CharactersFilm7.046
1989Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty PythonFilm7.046
1989Michael Palin: The Art of TravelTV—46
1988A Fish Called WandaKen PileFilm7.245
1988Consuming PassionsFilm8.345
1988Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday TributeSelfFilm6.545
1988John Cleese's First Farewell PerformanceSelfFilm7.045
1988Number 27Film9.045
1987Going Live!SelfTV8.044
1987Daytime LiveTV3.544
1987East of IpswichFilm7.144
1987The Grand Knockout TournamentSelfFilm6.844
1986Omnibus Presents Comic ReliefTV4.043
1986Comedians Do It On StageSelfFilm—43
1985Screen TwoTV7.142
1985BrazilJack LintFilm7.742
1985Friday PeopleTV—42
1984A Private FunctionGilbert ChilversFilm6.441
1984The DressHowardFilm7.041
1983Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeVarious RolesFilm7.340
1983Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeFilm7.340
1983The Crimson Permanent AssuranceWorkmanFilm7.240
1983Comic Roots: Michael PalinFilm8.040
1982WoganSelfTV5.339
1982The MissionaryThe Reverend Charles FortescueFilm5.639
1982The MissionaryFilm5.639
1982The MissionaryFilm5.639
1982Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlVarious RolesFilm7.439
1982Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlFilm7.439
1982The Secret Policeman's Other BallSelf - Various RolesFilm6.339
1981Time BanditsVincentFilm6.638
1981Time BanditsFilm6.638
1981The Box(voice)Film5.038
1981The BoxFilm5.038
1980Travels with PalinSelfTV9.037
1980Great Railway JourneysSelf - PresenterTV7.037
1980Great Railway JourneysTV7.037
1979Life of BrianWise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus WettusFilm7.836
1979Life of BrianFilm7.836
1979Friday Night, Saturday MorningTV7.536
1979Roger of the RajRogerFilm8.036
1979Roger of the RajFilm8.036
1979The Secret Policeman's BallVarious RolesFilm6.436
1979Whinfrey's Last CaseGerald WhinfreyFilm9.536
1979Whinfrey's Last CaseFilm9.536
1979Golden GordonGordon OttershawFilm8.036
1979Golden GordonFilm8.036
1979The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979SelfFilm7.436
1978The Rutles: All You Need Is CashEric ManchesterFilm6.835
1977JabberwockyDennis CooperFilm6.034
1977Murder at Moorstones ManorCharles ChiddingfordFilm8.534
1977Murder at Moorstones ManorFilm8.534
1977Across the Andes by FrogCaptain Walter SnettertonFilm—34
1977Across the Andes by FrogFilm—34
1977The Curse of the ClawKevin Orr / Uncle JackFilm—34
1977The Curse of the ClawFilm—34
1977Escape from Stalag Luft 112BMajor Errol PhippsFilm9.534
1977Escape from Stalag Luft 112BFilm9.534
1977The Testing of Eric OlthwaiteEric Olthwaite / Bank ManagerFilm8.534
1977The Testing of Eric OlthwaiteFilm8.534
1977The Broken BottleFilm—34
1976The Secret Policeman's BallSelfTV5.033
1976Ripping YarnsTV7.733
1976Ripping YarnsGerald WhinfreyTV7.733
1976Ripping YarnsRogerTV7.733
1976Ripping YarnsKevin Orr / Uncle JackTV7.733
1976Ripping YarnsTV7.733
1976Ripping YarnsTV7.733
1976Pleasure at Her Majesty'sSelfFilm7.033
1976Tomkinson's SchooldaysTomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr CraffittFilm9.033
1976Tomkinson's SchooldaysFilm9.033
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Co-HostTV6.932
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Special GuestTV6.932
1975Saturday Night LiveDick Savage (uncredited)TV6.932
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - HostTV6.932
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf / Various (uncredited)TV6.932
1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelfTV6.032
1975Monty Python and the Holy GrailFirst Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!Film7.832
1975Monty Python and the Holy GrailFilm7.832
1975Three Men in a BoatHarrisFilm6.132
1974Henry Cleans UpHenryFilm—31
1974Henry Cleans UpFilm—31
1974Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location ReportSelfFilm8.031
1973Black and BlueTV6.530
1973Monty Python In The NetherlandsFilm6.030
1973SecretsFilm6.430
1973Is This a Record?VariousFilm6.030
1973Is This a Record?Film6.030
1972Pebble Mill at OneTV—29
1972Full HouseVariousTV—29
1972Monty Python's Fliegender ZirkusVarious CharactersTV7.429
1972The Philosophers' Football MatchNietzscheFilm10.029
1971Film '72SelfTV4.728
1971The Two RonniesTV7.728
1971And Now for Something Completely DifferentGumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Second self - defence student / Second Tenant / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Pet shop employee / Lumberjack / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Blackmail Presenter / Gervais Brookhamster / Town Guild LadyFilm7.228
1971And Now for Something Completely DifferentFilm7.228
1971Euroshow '71: May Day SpecialVarious (as Montypython Flyingcircus)Film10.028
1971The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971Film—28
1971The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971Film—28
1970Monty Python: Who's There?KenFilm6.027
1970Ending It AllFilm—27
1969Monty Python's Flying CircusVarious / "It's" manTV8.326
1969Monty Python's Flying CircusTV8.326
1969The Complete and Utter History of BritainTV7.626
1969The Complete and Utter History of BritainTV7.626
1969The Complete and Utter History of BritainTV7.626
1969How to Irritate PeopleVariousFilm6.626
1968Frost on SundaySelf / Various CharactersTV8.025
1967Do Not Adjust Your SetVarious CharactersTV7.824
1967Do Not Adjust Your SetTV7.824
1967A Series of Bird'sTV9.024
1967A Series of Bird'sTV9.024
1967Twice a FortnightTV7.024
1966Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the WorldJazz Band Undertaker (uncredited)Film5.423
Eric Idle Exploits Monty PythonFilm——
Close-Up Toothpaste RelaunchsalesmanFilm——
Monty Python: Live at AspenTV6.0—
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