Graham Chapman
Biography
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.
Filmography
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019
as Self (archive footage)
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012
as Self (voice)
Anatomy of a Liar
2012
as Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008
as Self (archive footage)
- No poster
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008
as Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Secret Life of Brian
2007
as Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
The Roots of Monty Python
2005
as Self (archive footage)
- No poster
Looks Like a Brown Trouser Job
2005
as Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
2003
as Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
The Life of Python
2000
as Self