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Graham Chapman

Jan 08, 1941 - Oct 04, 1989 (48 years old) in Leicester, Leicestershire, England

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

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Monty Python's Flying Circus
Various
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Legends
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
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Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Various Roles
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Cilla
Self
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Life of Brian
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
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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
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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
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The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self
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Yellowbeard
Captain Yellowbeard

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