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Michael Palin is an English actor, writer, comedian, and television presenter. He is best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python, as well as for his travel documentaries. He has also written and starred in several films, including A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures. Palin was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, and attended Oxford University, where he studied modern history. After graduating, he joined the BBC, where he wrote and performed in the comedy series The Frost Report. He then joined the Monty Python team, writing and performing in the television series Monty Python's Flying Circus and the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. In addition to his work with Monty Python, Palin has written several books, including his travel diaries, and has presented several television series, including Around the World in 80 Days, Pole to Pole, Full Circle, and Sahara. He has also appeared in several films, including A Fish Called Wanda, Fierce Creatures, and The Wind in the Willows. Palin has been married to Helen Gibbins since 1966, and they have three children. He was appointed a CBE in 2000 and was knighted in 2019.

Popular As Michael Edward Palin
Occupation actor,writer,soundtrack
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 5 May 1943
Birthday 5 May
Birthplace Ranmoor, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Michael Palin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Michael Palin height is 5' 10½" (1.79 m) .

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Who Is Michael Palin's Wife?

His wife is Helen Gibbins (16 April 1966 - present) ( 3 children)

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Michael Palin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michael Palin worth at the age of 80 years old? Michael Palin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Michael Palin's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Jabberwocky (1977)£6,000

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Timeline

2019

He was awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in the 2019 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to travel, culture and geography. He is an actor, writer and television presenter.

2008

After Sarah Palin's nomination for John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential elections got announced, someone made a YouTube video saying that the wrong Palin got chosen. It proposed Michael Palin, jokingly using clips of him from movies and skits as evidence that he was right for the nomination.

2000

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honors List for his services to television drama and travel documentaries.

1997

Whilst filming Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997), Palin helped to hatch a baby crocodile and asked the crew to get a shot of himself with a crocodile in his hand.

1988

Left the Reform Club in London on September 25 1988 for a journey Around the World in 80 Days (1989), accompanied by a BBC TV team.

1984

In 1984, he reunited with Terry Gilliam to appear in Brazil.

1983

He is an old boy of the ultra-exclusive and expensive English public school, Shrewsbury School. The section of Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) set in the school of "Sudbury" is a reference to his time there.

1982

The Pythons had little idea how fanatical their American audience had become until they performed the live Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) live shows that were soon immortalized. According to Carol Cleveland, as the group were exiting backstage one night, a 20-something girl ran up to Palin, screamed "Oh, Michael!", and promptly fainted in his arms. Palin had to pass the girl to others to help, as he was literally shocked into speechlessness.

1980

In 1980, Palin co-wrote Time Bandits with Terry Gilliam. He also acted in the film.

1974

Michael Palin is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter. He was one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python. After the Monty Python television series ended in 1974, the Palin/Jones team worked on Ripping Yarns, an intermittent television comedy series broadcast over three years from 1976.

1969

Children: Thomas (b. 1969), William (b. 1971) and Rachel (b. 1975)

1965

In 1965 a friend of a friend asked him to audition for a television pop show as a presenter which resulted in him being on 'Now' doing comedy sketches.

1962

He entered Oxford in 1962 and in '64 was a member of Oxford Review company with Terry Jones at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where they were seen by David Frost.