Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 8, 1941
Died
October 4, 1989 (age 48)
Place of Birth
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Also Known As
Graham Arthur Chapman
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.
Monty Python - Pythons on Graham Chapman
VideoKnown For
TV
Saturday Night Live
The Colonel / Self (uncredited)
1975
TV
Saturday Night Live
Colonel (uncredited)
1975
TV
Wogan
Self
1982
TV
Film '72
Self
1971
TV
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Various
1969
Film
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
1975
TV
Legends
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006
Film
Life of Brian
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
1979
TV
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self
1976
TV
Cilla
Self
1968
Film
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Various Roles
1983
Film
Stage Fright
1989
TV
The Big Show
Self
1980
TV
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Self (archive footage)
2014
TV
At Last the 1948 Show
1967
TV
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
The Magic Christian
Oxford Crew
1969
Film
Yellowbeard
Captain Yellowbeard
1983
Film
The Secret Life of Brian
Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
2007
Film
And Now for Something Completely Different
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
1971
Filmography
2021FilmMonty Python's Best Bits Celebratedas Self (archive footage)(uncredited)2019FilmPython at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grailsas Self (archive footage)2014TVMonty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)as Self (archive footage)2012FilmA Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapmanas Self (voice)2012FilmAnatomy of a Liaras Self2009TVMonty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)as Self (archive footage)2008FilmMonty Python: Before the Flying Circusas Self (archive footage)2008FilmLife Of Brian Screenplayas Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus2007FilmHitler: The Comedy Yearsas Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)2007FilmThe Secret Life of Brianas Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)2007FilmWhat the Pythons Did Next...as Self (archive footage)2006TVLegendsas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2006FilmMonty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Bestas Various Characters2006FilmMonty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Bestas Various Characters2006FilmMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Bestas Various Characters2006FilmMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Bestas Various Characters2006FilmMonty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Bestas Various Characters2006FilmMonty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Bestas Various Characters2006FilmMonty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Bestas Various Characters2006TVMonty Python's Personal Best2005FilmThe Roots of Monty Pythonas Self (archive footage)2005FilmLooks Like a Brown Trouser Jobas Self2004FilmRemember the Secret Policeman's Ball?as Self2004FilmThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1as Self (archive footage)2004FilmThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2as Self (archive footage)2004FilmThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3as Self (archive footage)2003FilmThe Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'as Self (archive footage)2003FilmIron Maiden: Visions of the Beastas Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)2000FilmThe Life of Pythonas Self1999FilmThe Monty Python Storyas Self1999FilmMonty Python: From Spam to Spermas Self1998FilmMonty Python: Live at Aspenas Self / Various (archive footage)1990FilmLife of Pythonas Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)1989FilmStage Fright1989FilmParrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Pythonas Self / Various Characters1989FilmThe Movie Life of Georgeas Self1988FilmNelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tributeas Self1988FilmJake's Journeyas Sir George / Queen1987FilmStill Crazy Like a Foxas Detective Inspector Palmer1986TVOmnibus Presents Comic Relief1985TVThe Mind of David Berglas1983FilmYellowbeardas Captain Yellowbeard1983FilmGroup Madnessas Self1983FilmMonty Python's The Meaning of Lifeas Various Roles1983FilmThe Crimson Permanent Assuranceas Chairman (uncredited)1982FilmOne in Fiveas Self (uncredited)1982FilmMonty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowlas Various Roles1982TVWoganas Self1982FilmThe Secret Policeman's Other Ballas Self - Various Roles1980TVThe Big Showas Self1979FilmLife of Brianas Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus1979FilmThe Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979as Self1978FilmThe Odd Jobas Arthur Harris1976FilmPleasure at Her Majesty'sas Self1976TVThe Secret Policeman's Ballas Self1976FilmOut of the Trees1975TVSaturday Night Liveas The Colonel / Self (uncredited)1975FilmMonty Python and the Holy Grailas King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard1974FilmMonty Python & the Holy Grail Location Reportas Self1973FilmMonty Python In The Netherlands1972FilmThe Philosophers' Football Matchas Hegel1972TVMonty Python's Fliegender Zirkusas Various Characters1971FilmThe Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 19711971TVFilm '72as Self1971FilmAnd Now for Something Completely Differentas 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 Lady1971FilmEuroshow '71: May Day Specialas Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)1971FilmThe Statueas News reader1970FilmThe Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmeras Fromage1970FilmDoctor in Troubleas Roddy1970FilmMonty Python: Who's There?as Ian1969FilmThe Magic Christianas Oxford Crew1969TVMonty Python's Flying Circusas Various1969FilmHow to Irritate Peopleas Various1968TVCillaas Self1967TVAt Last the 1948 Show