Monty Python group. Image shows from L to R: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Peter Titheradge, Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, Eric Idle
Monty Python

Monty Python

  • Sketch group
  1. 14th February: John Cleese challenges Eric Idle on Monty Python's finances
  2. 31st January: Monty Python And The Holy Grail returns to cinemas
Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese. Copyright: Hand Made Films

Monty Python are a group.

Members

Hold The Sunset. Phil (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC
John Cleese
Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Michael Palin
Michael Palin
Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman
(until 1989)
Perspectives: In Charlie Chaplin's Footsteps With Terry Jones. Terry Jones. Copyright: Wild Pictures
Terry Jones
(until 2020)
Eric Idle: Comedy Greats. Eric Idle. Copyright: Getty Images
Eric Idle
Founded
1969
AKA
The Pythons
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