Graham Chapman
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Graham Chapman
Yellowbeard
1983
Filmography
Acting (60)
2021
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebratedas Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
2019
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grailsas Self (archive footage)
9.0
2012
5.9
2012
Anatomy of a Liaras Self
6.3
2008
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circusas Self (archive footage)
7.7
2008
Life Of Brian Screenplayas Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus
2007
Hitler: The Comedy Yearsas Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
5.0
2007
The Secret Life of Brianas Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
7.7
2007
What the Pythons Did Next...as Self (archive footage)
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Bestas Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Bestas Various Roles (archive footage)
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Bestas Various Characters
7.0
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Bestas Various Characters
10.0
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Bestas Various Characters
8.0
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Bestas Various Characters
2005
The Roots of Monty Pythonas Self (archive footage)
2005
7.5
2004
4.8
2004
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1as Self (archive footage)
9.0
2004
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2as Self (archive footage)
9.0
2004
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3as Self (archive footage)
2003
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'as Self (archive footage)
8.0
2003
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beastas Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
7.5
2000
The Life of Pythonas Self
1999
The Monty Python Storyas Self
1999
1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspenas Self / Various (archive footage)
7.1
1990
Life of Pythonas Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
6.3
1989
1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Pythonas Self / Various Characters
7.2
1989
The Movie Life of Georgeas Self
1988
6.5
1988
Jake's Journeyas Sir George / Queen
7.0
1987
Still Crazy Like a Foxas Detective Inspector Palmer
8.3
1983
Yellowbeardas Captain Yellowbeard
5.6
1983
Group Madnessas Self
9.0
1983
Monty Python's The Meaning of Lifeas Various Roles
7.3
1983
The Crimson Permanent Assuranceas Chairman (uncredited)
7.2
1982
One in Fiveas Self (uncredited)
1982
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowlas Various Roles
7.4
1982
The Secret Policeman's Other Ballas Self - Various Roles
6.3
1979
Life of Brianas Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
7.8
7.3
1978
The Odd Jobas Arthur Harris
5.9
1978
1976
Pleasure at Her Majesty'sas Self
7.0
1976
1975
Monty Python and the Holy Grailas King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
7.8
8.0
1973
Monty Python In The Netherlandsas Professor Asa Hartford
6.0
1972
The Philosophers' Football Matchas Hegel
10.0
1971
And Now for Something Completely Differentas 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
7.2
1971
Euroshow '71: May Day Specialas Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
10.0
1971
The Statueas News reader
4.8
1970
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmeras Fromage
6.0
1970
Doctor in Troubleas Roddy
5.0
1970
6.0
1969
The Magic Christianas Oxford Crew
5.8
1969
How to Irritate Peopleas Various
6.6
Production & Directing (22)
2014
7.1
2008
Life Of Brian ScreenplayScreenplay
1988
Jake's JourneyWriter
7.0
1987
Love PotionExecutive Producer
4.8
1983
YellowbeardWriter
5.6
1983
Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeScreenplay
7.3
1982
7.4
1979
Life of BrianScreenplay
7.8
1978
The Odd JobWriter
5.9
1978
The Odd JobProducer
5.9
1976
Out of the TreesWriter
1975
7.8
1972
RentadickWriter
4.2
1971
1971
5.0
1971
7.2
1970
6.0
1969
The Magic ChristianAdditional Writing
5.8
1969
How to Irritate PeopleWriter
6.6