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'''John Cleese''' (b. 1939) is a popular British comedian who was once a member of the famed [[Monty Python]] troupe. He is also well-known for his starring role in the TV series ''Fawlty Towers'', and for writing and costarring in the film ''[[A Fish Called Wanda]]''. His more recent works have included Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third as the King, ''[[The Pink Panther|The Pink Panther 2]]'', and ''[[Charlie's Angels]]''. |
'''John Cleese''' (b. 1939) is a popular British comedian who was once a member of the famed [[Monty Python]] troupe. He is also well-known for his starring role in the TV series ''Fawlty Towers'', and for writing and costarring in the film ''[[A Fish Called Wanda]]''. His more recent works have included Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third as the King, ''[[The Pink Panther|The Pink Panther 2]]'', and ''[[Charlie's Angels]]''. |
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| − | In 1977, he was the featured guest star in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 223: John Cleese|episode 223]], which he also co-wrote. |
+ | In 1977, he was the featured guest star in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 223: John Cleese|episode 223]], which he also co-wrote. |
| − | Cleese also had a cameo appearance in the 1981 film ''[[The Great Muppet Caper]]'', as the bewildered home owner [[Neville]]. |
+ | Cleese also had a cameo appearance in the 1981 film ''[[The Great Muppet Caper]]'', as the bewildered home owner [[Neville]]. |
In 1997, he supplied the voice of [[An Ape Named Ape]] for the [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop|Creature Shop]] production ''[[George of the Jungle]]''. |
In 1997, he supplied the voice of [[An Ape Named Ape]] for the [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop|Creature Shop]] production ''[[George of the Jungle]]''. |
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File:CleeseNigel.jpg|Cleese as Neville in ''The Great Muppet Caper''. |
File:CleeseNigel.jpg|Cleese as Neville in ''The Great Muppet Caper''. |
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Image:Kermitcleese.jpg|Kermit, Jim Henson, and John Cleese on the set of ''The Muppet Show''. |
Image:Kermitcleese.jpg|Kermit, Jim Henson, and John Cleese on the set of ''The Muppet Show''. |
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| + | Image:Fawlty_towers_396x222.jpg|John Cleese on Fawlty Towers''. |
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| + | Image:Basil_Fawlty.jpg|John Cleese on Fawlty Towers''. |
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Revision as of 19:22, 5 August 2011
John Cleese (b. 1939) is a popular British comedian who was once a member of the famed Monty Python troupe. He is also well-known for his starring role in the TV series Fawlty Towers, and for writing and costarring in the film A Fish Called Wanda. His more recent works have included Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third as the King, The Pink Panther 2, and Charlie's Angels.
In 1977, he was the featured guest star in The Muppet Show episode 223, which he also co-wrote.
Cleese also had a cameo appearance in the 1981 film The Great Muppet Caper, as the bewildered home owner Neville.
In 1997, he supplied the voice of An Ape Named Ape for the Creature Shop production George of the Jungle.
Cleese also performed "Grizzled sergeant" in the 2004 film Around the World in 80 Days, which included visual effects by the Creature Shop.
