John Cleese
English comedian and actor
John Marwood Cleese is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and presenter. Emerging from the Cambridge Footlights in the 1960s, he first achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report.Wikipedia
| Born | October 27, 1939 |
| Hometown | Weston-super-Mare, England |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 6'6" (1.97m) |
| Spouse | Jennifer Wade, Alyce Cleese, Barbara Trentham, Connie Booth |
| Children | Cynthia Cleese |
| Parents | Reg Cleese, Muriel Cleese |
Top Stories
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Videos
John Cleese: I watch very little comedy
'Fawlty Towers' legend John Cleese admits that he watches "very little" comedy nowadays and thinks there aren't enough shows to keep audiences amused.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
The Naked Wanderer
1h 42min
2019
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2h
2016
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
1h 29min
2014
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
1h 31min
2013
God Loves Caviar
1h 39min
2012
L'entente cordiale
1h 40min
2006
Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone: The Harry Potter Magical Movie Mode
2h 32min
2001
Parting Shots
1h 34min
1998
The Secret Policeman's Private Parts
R
1h 17min
1984
Privates on Parade
R
1h 47min
1984
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
R
1h 17min
1982
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1h 31min
1979
The Love Ban
1h 33min
1973
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2007 | Gemini Awards | Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series | Just for Laughs: Gala | Nominated |
| 1989 | Academy Award | Directing | A Fish Called Wanda | Nominated |
| 1989 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Leading Role | A Fish Called Wanda | Winner |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | A Fish Called Wanda | Nominated |
| 1976 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Fawlty Towers | Nominated |