Graham Chapman
Acting
Born January 8, 1941 · Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Died October 4, 1989
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.
Known for
Filmography
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012 · Self (voice)
The Secret Life of Brian
2007 · Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
2003 · Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998 · Self / Various (archive footage)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989 · Self / Various Characters
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 · Various Roles
Yellowbeard
1983 · Captain Yellowbeard
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983 · Chairman (uncredited)
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982 · Various Roles
Life of Brian
1979 · Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979 · Self
The Odd Job
1978 · Arthur Harris
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 · King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971 · 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
The Statue
1971 · News reader
Doctor in Trouble
1970 · Roddy
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970 · Fromage
How to Irritate People
1969 · Various
The Magic Christian
1969 · Oxford Crew