Graham Chapman
Biography
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.
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Movies (42)
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
2021
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
as Self (archive footage)
2019
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Writer (Writing)
2014
Anatomy of a Liar
as Self
2012
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
as Self (voice)
2012
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Life Of Brian Screenplay
as Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus
2008
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
The Secret Life of Brian
as Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
What the Pythons Did Next...
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
The Roots of Monty Python
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Looks Like a Brown Trouser Job
as Self
2005
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
as Self
2004
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)
2004
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
as Self (archive footage)
2004
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
as Self (archive footage)
2004
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
as Self (archive footage)
2003
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
as Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
2003
The Life of Python
as Self
2000
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
as Self
1999
The Monty Python Story
as Self
1999
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
as Self / Various (archive footage)
1998
Life of Python
as Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
1990
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
as Self / Various Characters
1989
The Movie Life of George
as Self
1989
Jake's Journey
as Sir George / Queen
1988
Still Crazy Like a Fox
as Detective Inspector Palmer
1987
Love Potion
Executive Producer (Production)
1987
Yellowbeard
as Captain Yellowbeard
1983
Group Madness
as Self
1983
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as Various Roles
1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
as Chairman (uncredited)
1983
One in Five
as Self (uncredited)
1982
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
as Various Roles
1982
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
as Self - Various Roles
1982
TV Shows (8)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
as Self (archive footage)
2014
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Legends
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006
Monty Python's Personal Best
2006
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
1986
The Mind of David Berglas
1985
Wogan
as Self
1982
The Big Show
as Self
1980