John Cleese: Quick Facts


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Also Known As John Marwood Cleese
Born October 27, 1939 (age 87) • Weston-super-Mare • England
Married To Barbara Trentham (1981–1990) • Jennifer Wade (2012–present) • Connie Booth (1968–1978) • Alyce Faye Eichelberger (1992–2008)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "So You Want to Be a Success at Selling?" (1984) • "The Big Year" (2011) • "Hold the Sunset" (2018–2019) • "Look at the State We're In!" (1995) • "Shrek 2" (2004) • "Igor" (2008) • "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" (2003) • "George of the Jungle" (1997) • "Monty Python Live (Mostly)" (2014) • "Entourage" (2010) • "Scorched" (2003) • "An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" (1991) • "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002) • "The Great Muppet Caper" (1981) • "Over the Garden Wall" (2014) • "The Avengers" (1968) • "Ripping Yarns" (1979) • "Silverado" (1985) • "Planet 51" (2009) • "The Jungle Book" (1994) • "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" (2002) • "Spud" (2010) • "Planes" (2013) • "Golf Etiquette" (1973) • "Cheers" (1987) • "Absolutely Anything" (2015) • "Spud 3: Learning to Fly" (2014) • "Whitney" (2012–2013) • "The Magic Pudding" (2000) • "Around the World in 80 Days" (2004) • "The Love Ban" (1973) • "Life of Brian" (1979) • "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) • "Clockwise" (1986) • "Erik the Viking" (1989) • "Man About Town" (2006) • "The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom" (1968) • "Die Another Day" (2002) • "The Statue" (1971) • "Doctor Who" (1979) • "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988) • "Shrek the Third" (2007) • "The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer" (1970) • "Comedy Playhouse" (1973) • "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975) • "The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It" (1977) • "L'entente cordiale" (2006) • "Interlude" (1968) • "Casper & Mandrilaftalen" (1999) • "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969–1973) • "Isn't She Great" (2000) • "The Pink Panther 2" (2009) • "Shrek Forever After" (2010) • "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl" (1982) • "The Out-of-Towners" (1999) • "Managing Problem People. Behavioral skills for leaders" (1988) • "Time Bandits" (1981) • "Privates on Parade" (1983) • "At Last the 1948 Show" (1967) • "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1998–2001) • "The Frost Report" (1966–1967) • "Rat Race" (2001) • "Trolls" (2016) • "Misleading Cases" (1971) • "Yellowbeard" (1983) • "A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman" (2012) • "Get Squirrely" (2015) • "Speechless" (2018) • "The Swan Princess" (1994) • "Three Piece Suite" (1977) • "Charlotte's Web" (2006) • "A Christmas Night with the Stars" (1969) • "And Now for Something Completely Different" (1971) • "The Goodies" (1973) • "The Big Picture" (1989) • "The Wind in the Willows" (1996) • "Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)" (2002) • "Arctic Dogs" (2019) • "Fierce Creatures" (1997) • "The World Is Not Enough" (1999) • "The Meaning of Life" (1983) • "Splitting Heirs" (1993) • "Elliot the Littlest Reindeer" (2018) • "The Naked Wanderer" (2019) • "Parting Shots" (1998) • "Bullseye!" (1990) • "The Magic Christian" (1969) • "Fawlty Towers" (1975–1979) • "Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus" (1972) • "Frankenstein" (1994) • "Whoops Apocalypse" (1982) • "Winnie the Pooh" (2011) • "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001) • "Last of the Summer Wine" (1993) • "O Theos agapaei to haviari" (2012) • "Complete Guide to Guys" (2005) • "House of Mouse" (2002) • "Albion: The Enchanted Stallion" (2016) • "Valiant" (2005) • "Pinocchio" (2002) • "Charming" (2018) • "Spud 2: The Madness Continues" (2013)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus" (1972) • "The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer" (1970) • "The Meaning of Life" (1983) • "That Was the Week That Was" (1962–1963) • "The Croods" (2013) • "The Human Face" (2001) • "Doctor in the House" (1969) • "Casper & Mandrilaftalen" (1999) • "The Frost Report" (1966–1967) • "Rentadick" (1972) • "At Last the 1948 Show" (1967) • "Marty" (1968–1969) • "Bombardemagnus" (1985) • "Life of Brian" (1979) • "And Now for Something Completely Different" (1971) • "Monty Python Live (Mostly)" (2014) • "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988) • "Fawlty Towers" (1975–1979) • "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975) • "The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It" (1977) • "Doctor at Large" (1971) • "Broaden Your Mind" (1968) • "Look at the State We're In!" (1995) • "ABC Stage 67" (1967) • "BBC Show of the Week" (1968) • "Eric Idle: Exploits Monty Python" (2002) • "A Christmas Night with the Stars" (1969) • "The Two Ronnies" (1971–1976) • "The Muppet Show" (1977) • "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl" (1982) • "Fierce Creatures" (1997) • "David Frost Presents" (1969) • "Just for Laughs" (2009) • "The Magic Christian" (1969) • "Six Dates with Barker" (1971) • "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969–1974)

Top Questions

Where was John Cleese born?
John Cleese was born in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
Is John Cleese married?
Jennifer Wade (2012–present), Connie Booth (1968–1978), Alyce Faye Eichelberger (1992–2008), Barbara Trentham (1981–1990)
When was John Cleese born?
John Cleese was born on October 27, 1939.

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