Graham Chapman
Acting
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
Acting75
movieMonty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
moviePython at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019
Self (archive footage)
tvMonty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
2014
Self (archive footage)
tvMonty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
2009
Self (archive footage)
movieMonty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008
Self (archive footage)
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008
Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus
movieHitler: The Comedy Years
2007
Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThe Secret Life of Brian
2007
Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieWhat the Pythons Did Next...
2007
Self (archive footage)
tvLegends
2006
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieThe Roots of Monty Python
2005
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003
Self (archive footage)
movieIron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
2003
Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
movieMonty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
Self / Various (archive footage)
movieLife of Python
1990
Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieParrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989
Self / Various Characters
movieJake's Journey
1988
Sir George / Queen
Still Crazy Like a Fox
1987
Detective Inspector Palmer
movieYellowbeard
1983
Captain Yellowbeard
movieMonty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
Various Roles
movieThe Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983
Chairman (uncredited)
movieOne in Five
1982
Self (uncredited)
movieMonty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
Various Roles
tvWogan
1982
Self
movieThe Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982
Self - Various Roles
movieLife of Brian
1979
Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
movieThe Odd Job
1978
Arthur Harris
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
The Colonel / Self (uncredited) / Colonel (uncredited)
movieMonty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
tvMonty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
1972
Various Characters
movieAnd 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
movieEuroshow '71: May Day Special
1971
Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
movieThe Statue
1971
News reader
movieThe Magic Christian
1969
Oxford Crew
tvCilla
1968
Self
Writing24
movieJake's Journey
1988
Writer
movieYellowbeard
1983
Writer
movieLife of Brian
1979
Screenplay
movieThe Odd Job
1978
Writer
movieRentadick
1972
Writer
tvDoctor at Large
1971
Writer
tvComedy Playhouse
1961
Writer
Creator3
Production2
movieLove Potion
1987
Executive Producer
movieThe Odd Job
1978
Producer
Crew1
movieThe Magic Christian
1969
Additional Writing