Michael Palin
Born | May 5, 1943 |
Hometown | Sheffield, England |
Net worth | $25 million |
Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
Spouse | Helen Gibbins (m 1966 - present) |
Children | Rachel Palin , William Palin , Thomas Palin |
Parents | Edward Moreton Palin , Mary Rachel Lockhart |
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1992 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | G.B.H. | Nominated |
1989 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Supporting Role | A Fish Called Wanda | Winner |
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Michael Palin: Into Iraq, review: at nearly 80, he is still the master of the travelogue
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Michael Palin opens up about wife's devastating ill-health
Michael Palin, 79, has been married to his wife Helen for 56 years, and in a recent interview, the presenter shared that his beloved partner is unwell. READ: Everything you need to know about Michael Palin: age, children, net worth and more The Michael Palin In Iraq presenter shared that Helen has been suffering with pain that is not responding to medication, and has moved into respite care from the home they've shared for 50 years. Michael Palin and his wife Helen have been married since 1966 "
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Sir Michael Palin quitting travel shows
Sir Michael Palin is considering quitting his travel shows but could be convinced to return.
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Michael Palin on the Iraq War, colonialism and his friendship with King Charles
Sir Michael Palin – comedian, adventurer, national treasure – lives in a serene white-fronted house on the corner of a quiet side street in north-west London. He opens the door, sprightly and energetic in a white button-down shirt and jeans.
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Jane Fonda, Alec Baldwin and Shailene Woodley lead calls for UN ‘high seas treaty’ to stop ocean exploitation
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Student overcomes stammer to win award from Michael Palin
STUDENT Georgie Simpson-Silo has been presented with an award by broadcaster Michael Palin for her work highlighting the plight of young people with a stammer.
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Sir Michael Palin to travel across Iraq in new Channel 5 series
The journey comes as a follow up to Sir Michael’s trip to North Korea in 2018.
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Denise Coffey, actress and writer who made her name on the anarchic Monty Python forerunner Do Not Adjust Your Set – obituary
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