John Marwood Cleese (/ ˈkliːz / KLEEZ; born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and presenter. Emerging from the Cambridge Footlights in the 1960s, he first …

Cleese based this character on a proprietor he had met while staying with the other Pythons at a hotel in Torquay, England. Only a dozen episodes were made, but each is truly hilarious, and he is still …

20 hours ago · As he demonstrated so spectacularly with Monty Python’s Life of Brian, John Cleese has never suffered from a fear of offending religious sensibilities. None the less, some people do tend to …

Jan 6, 2026 · John Cleese, British comic actor best known for his television work on Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers. He appeared in such notable films as A Fish Called Wanda and …

1 day ago · John Cleese tears apart broadcaster in rape gang row Once the BBC's 'biggest star' sparks controversy across social media, speaking out against the broadcaster on X

John Cleese has shown he does still have something nice to say about Eric Idle, after the Monty Python legends exchanged barbs in recent years. Formed by John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle ...

Feb 14, 2024 · With a career spanning over six decades, John Cleese has etched himself into the collective consciousness as a comedic maestro, leaving an incredible mark on the world of …