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.
Acted in 36
2000s
- 2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best
Various Roles (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best
TV
- 2003
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
1990s
- 1990
Life of Python
Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
1980s
- 1988
Jake's Journey
Sir George / Queen
- 1986
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
TV
- 1985
The Mind of David Berglas
TV
- 1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Chairman (uncredited)
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Odd Job
Arthur Harris
- 1976
Out of the Trees
Movie
- 1975
- 1973
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Professor Asa Hartford
- 1972
The Philosophers' Football Match
Hegel
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Various Characters · 2 episodes
- 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
Movie
And Now for Something Completely Different
Brother / Policeman / Defence attorney / British pedestrian / Mr. Harrison (Apricot) / The Colonel / 'Hell's Grannies' policeman / Jimmy Blankensop / Sir Edward Ross / Restaurant patron #1 / Letter Writer / Oliver St. John Mollusk / Mountie / Town Guild Lady
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
The Statue
News reader
- 1970
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Fromage
Doctor in Trouble
Roddy
Monty Python: Who's There?
Ian
1960s
- 1969
The Magic Christian
Oxford Crew
How to Irritate People
Various
- 1967
At Last the 1948 Show
TV
Wrote 23
2010s
- 2014
- 2012
1980s
- 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Writer
- 1988
Jake's Journey
Writer
- 1983
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Odd Job
Writer
- 1976
Out of the Trees
Writer
- 1975
- 1974
The Prince of Denmark
Writer
- 1972
Rentadick
Writer
- 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
Writer
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Writer
And Now for Something Completely Different
Screenplay
Doctor at Large
Writer
- 1970
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Writer
1960s
- 1969
How to Irritate People
Writer
- 1967
At Last the 1948 Show
Writer
- 1961
No release date
Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python
Writer
Produced 2
1980s
- 1987
Love Potion
Executive Producer
1970s
- 1978
The Odd Job
Producer
Created 2
1970s
- 1974
The Prince of Denmark
Creator
1960s
- 1967
At Last the 1948 Show
Creator
Other crew 1
1960s
- 1969
The Magic Christian
Additional Writing
Appearances34
2020s
- 2021
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
2010s
- 2019
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Self (archive footage)
- 2014
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Self (archive footage) · 5 episodes
- 2012
Anatomy of a Liar
Self
2000s
- 2009
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Self (archive footage) · 6 episodes
- 2008
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
The Secret Life of Brian
Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
What the Pythons Did Next...
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
- 2005
The Roots of Monty Python
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
The Life of Python
Self
1990s
- 1999
The Monty Python Story
Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Self
- 1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Self / Various (archive footage)
1980s
- 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
The Movie Life of George
Self
- 1988
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
- 1983
Group Madness
Self
- 1982
One in Five
Self (uncredited)
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Self - Various Roles
- 1980
The Big Show
Self · 1 episode
1970s
- 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Self
- 1978
Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”
Self
- 1976
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
- 1974
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Self
1960s
- 1968
