https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Cleese_2008_bigger_crop.jpg The group’s success led to performances on the Ed Sullivan Show and the London West End as the re-branded ‘Cambridge Review’.This led to work for the BBC; Cleese wrote sketches for the Dick Emery Show and also featured in the BBC radio programme “I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again”.In 1965, Cleese gained another job writing scripts for the influential satirical BBC programme ‘The Frost Report’. John Cleese is an English actor, producer, screenwriter, and comedian. He often played slightly ridiculous upper-class figures of authority. . In 2010, he toured South Africa and was seen in the film ‘Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.’In 2012, he did 'An Evening with John Cleese,' which ran for a couple of weeks in Dubai. That year, he also co-wrote the film ‘Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.’In 1985, he played a minor role in the film ‘Silverado.’ The following year, he played the role of ‘Mr. 58. Cleese said his character was based on real Torquay hotel owner he once met. Cleese began writing material for the Footlights Revue and appearing in performances.Cleese was a key member of the Footlights Review (as writer and performer) who gained rave reviews at the 1963 Edinburgh Festival. It’s almost impossible to maintain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you’re just howling with laughter. by Eric Idle and Random House Audio. Some episodes, such as the Germans’ entering into popular British folklore.“Don’t mention the war! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “John Cleese’s memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author—smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny. He also met future Python members Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. He was also cast in ‘Hunting Elephants,’ but later backed out of the film due to heart problems.In 2013, he appeared as himself in the documentary film ‘Chalky,’ which was about producer Michael White. The couple also starred in the show.He appeared as a guest on the TV series ‘The Muppet Show.’ In 1980, he worked on the TV special ‘Peter Cook and Co.’ He then played 'Petruchio' in the BBC Shakespeare series ‘The Taming of the Shrew.’In 1981, he played ‘Robin Hood’ in the British fantasy film ‘Time Bandits.’ The following year, he was part of the concert film ‘Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl.’ He also starred in ‘The Secret Policeman's Ball’ to raise funds.In 1983, his bestselling self-help book titled ‘Families and How to Survive Them’ was published. In 2012, he married Jennifer Wade.He has two children from his previous marriages; one from his marriage with Connie Booth and one from Barbara Trentham.This English comedian’s ancestral name was ‘Cheese,’ but his father was too embarrassed to continue with the name and changed it to ‘Cleese’ when he enlisted in the ‘World War I Army.’  He is also the co-creator of ‘Emmy’ award-winning sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers’ in which he played ‘Basil Fawlty.’ John Cleese is also a writer and has co-authored two books, namely ‘Families and How to Survive Them’ and ‘Life and How to Survive It.’John Marwood Cleese was born on 27 October 1939, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, to Reginald Francis Cleese, an insurance salesman, and Muriel Evelyn.He attended ‘St Peter's Preparatory School’ where he exceled in English studies and actively participated in cricket and boxing competitions. He has been a supporter of the Liberal Democrats and also has supported the Presidential campaign of Barack Obama. ‘Footlights’ provided him the platform to showcase his comedic talent and he soon became part of the immensely successful ‘Footlights’ revue, ‘Cambridge Circus.’ This helped him launch his career in comedy. The film was inspired by the television comedy series ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus.’In 1972, along with many other television professionals, he co-founded the video production company ‘Video Arts.’ The company produced training videos like ‘Meetings, Bloody Meetings’ and ‘More Bloody Meetings.’He quit ‘Monty Python’ after the third season of ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus.’ He starred in the British comedy sketch show ‘Sez Les’ from 1974.Even after officially quitting ‘Monty Python,’ he maintained cordial relations with them and began writing with them for the film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail.’ The film released on April 9, 1975.Released on September 19, 1975, the award-winning British BBC sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers’ was written by him and his then-wife Connie Booth. It was during this time that he became acquainted with British comedian Peter Cook.In 1967, he and Graham Chapman were employed as writers and performers for the satirical TV show ‘At Last the 1948 Show.’ He also wrote sketches for the TV comedy series ‘Doctor in the House.’He co-wrote the 1968 television show ‘How to Irritate People.’ He also began to work on a television project with Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Together, they formed the comedy group ‘Monty Python.’In 1969, along with the members of ‘Monty Python,’ he created the British sketch comedy series ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus.’ The series was broadcast on ‘BBC Television’ network.From 1970 to 1973, he was employed as the rector of the ‘University of St Andrews.’ During this time, he also worked on the sketch of the stand-up comedy show ‘Sez Les’ with comedian Les Dawson.In 1971, the film ‘And Now for Something Completely Different’ released. The book was co-authored by psychiatrist and psychotherapist Robin Skynner. He achieved success as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report. John Cleese (1939 – ) – British comedian, actor and film producer. Funny, personal, and reflective. In the late 1960s, he co-founded Monty Python, the comedy troupe … .A picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man.”—The Washington Post The legendary writer and performer of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame takes readers on a grand tour of his ascent in the entertainment world

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