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Michael Palin
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In short · Writing since 1967, 7 decades active, 86 credits.
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43 creditsSmall Prophets(2026)
Brian
TV
The Magic Faraway Tree(2026)
Know All #2
Film
Vanity Fair(2018)
William Makepeace Thackeray
TV
The Death of Stalin(2017)
Vyacheslav Molotov
FilmClangers(2015)
Narrator
TV
The New Incomplete and Utter History of Everything(2014)
Presenter 1
Film
Monty Python Live (Mostly)(2014)
Harry Blackitt
Film
The Wipers Times(2013)
General Mitford
Film
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman(2012)
Interview Don #1
Film
Arthur Christmas(2011)
Ernie Clicker
Film
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)(2010)
Mrs. Betty Palin / Julius Caesar / Bevis
Film
The Last Day of WW1(2008)
Actor
Film
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind(2007)
Gariiiiiii
Film
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best(2006)
Various Characters
Film
The Human Face(2001)
Applicant
TV
Fierce Creatures(1997)
Bugsy Malone
Film
The Willows in Winter(1996)
Rat
Film
The Wind in the Willows(1996)
The Sun
Film
The Wind in the Willows(1995)
Rat
Film
American Friends(1991)
Reverend Francis Ashby
Film
The Witches(1990)
Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
Film
The Simpsons(1989)
Springfield History Museum curator (voice) (1 Episode)
TV
A Fish Called Wanda(1988)
Ken
Film
Brazil(1985)
Jack Lint
Film
A Private Function(1984)
Gilbert Chilvers
FilmThe News Is the News(1983)
Actor
TV
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life(1983)
Various Roles
Film
The Missionary(1982)
Fortescue
Film
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl(1982)
Third Bruce
Film
Time Bandits(1981)
Vincent
Film
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Additional credits42Show
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- Michael Palin in VenezuelaSelf - Presenter · 2025
- The Secret Life of TreesSelf - Narrator · 2025
- David Frost VsSelf · 2025
- Michael Palin in NigeriaSelf - Presenter · 2024
- My National GallerySelf · 2024
- Michael Palin: Into IraqSelf - Presenter · 2022
- Michael Palin: Travels of a LifetimeSelf - Presenter · 2020
- Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnesSelf · 2019
- An Accidental StudioSelf - Monty Python · 2019
- North Korea: Michael Palin's JourneySelf - Presenter · 2018
- Richard E. Grant on Ealing ComediesSelf · 2016
- Michael Palin's Quest for ArtemisiaSelf - Presenter · 2015
- Monty Python: The Meaning of LiveSelf · 2014
- Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)Self (archive footage) (5 Episodes) · 2014
- Michael Palin in Wyeth's WorldSelf - Presenter · 2013
- The Meaning of Monty PythonSelf · 2013
- Brazil with Michael PalinSelf - Narrator · 2012
- EmpireSelf - Co-Writer, Ripping Yarns · 2012
- Anatomy of a LiarSelf · 2012
- Around the World in 80 DaysSelf · 2009
- Fawlty Towers: Re-OpenedSelf · 2009
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)Self · 2009
- Around the World in 20 YearsSelf - Narrator · 2008
- Monty Python: Before the Flying CircusSelf · 2008
- The Seventh PythonSelf · 2008
- Monty Python's Personal BestSelf · 2006
- Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and Dr. StrangeloveSelf · 2004
- Himalaya with Michael PalinSelf - Presenter and Narrator · 2004
- A Year at KewSelf · 2004
- Mark Lawson Talks ToSelf · 2003
- Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in TelevisionSelf - Presenter · 2002
- Sahara with Michael PalinSelf - Host · 2002
- the-unknown-peter-sellers-2000Self · 2000
- Michael Palin's Hemingway AdventureSelf · 1999
- Monty Python: Live at AspenSelf · 1998
- Full Circle with Michael PalinSelf · 1997
- Clive Anderson All TalkSelf · 1996
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest (3 Episodes) · 1993
- Pole to PoleSelf · 1992
- Michael Palin: The Art of TravelSelf - Presenter · 1989
- What Is Brazil?Self · 1985
- The PythonsSelf · 1979
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