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, Cambrid...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal moment in the evolution of television humor. Celebr...
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019
as Self (archive footage)
From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a collection of rarely-seen Monty Python moments from the BBC...
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014
Writer
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Anatomy of a Liar
2012
as Self
A documentary about A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman.
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012
as Self (voice)
John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam pay tribute to their late Monty Python colleague Graham Chapman in this hilarious, 3-D anima...
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012
Writer
John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam pay tribute to their late Monty Python colleague Graham Chapman in this hilarious, 3-D anima...
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008
as Self (archive footage)
Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikel...
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008
as Wise Man #2, Brian Cohen, Biggus Dickus
An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008
Screenplay
An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.
Monty Python Conquers America
2008
as Self (archive footage)
This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics, fo...
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
as Joachim von Ribbentrop (archive footage) (uncredited)
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
The Secret Life of Brian
2007
as Self / Brian (archive footage) (uncredited)
A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007
as Self (archive footage)
A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in the years after Monty Python's Flying...
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The show...
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The show...
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The sho...
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. From his...
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The five...
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. Reportin...
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The five...
The Roots of Monty Python
2005
as Self (archive footage)
A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Looks Like a Brown Trouser Job
2005
as Self
In the early 1980s, Graham Chapman embarked upon a second career as a public speaker. Throughout the decade he toured hundreds of North American colle...
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004
as Self
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performer...
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from 5 October 1969 to 11 January 1970. Memorable mom...
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004
as Self (archive footage)
All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'The Finals of the All-England Summar...
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004
as Self (archive footage)
All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'It's in the Mind'; 'The New Cooker Sketch'; 'N...
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003
as Self (archive footage)
The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary is featured on the 2-disc Special Edition DVD for ...
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast
2003
as Madman - in video 'Can I Play With Madness' (uncredited)
Visions of the Beast was released by Iron Maiden on June 2, 2003 and contains every promotional video through 2001's Rock in Rio. It is basically an u...
The Life of Python
2000
as Self
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Monty Python presents exclusive new material and so-called classic bits. Disc : 1 Contains 1:It's The Monty Pyth...
The Monty Python Story
1999
as Self
The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very series, and four very funny films that are still has f...
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
1999
as Self
Meatloaf introduces a look back at Python's use of music. Included interviews with the team, André Jacquemin and other conspirators.
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
as Self / Various (archive footage)
In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Pali...
Life of Python
1990
as Various Roles (archive footage) (uncredited)
This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not Ad...
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989
as Self / Various Characters
Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well known sketches, though the parrot sketch is not incl...
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989
Writer
Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well known sketches, though the parrot sketch is not incl...
The Movie Life of George
1989
as Self
When EMI refused to produce Monty Python's Life of Brian, George Harrison founded Handmade Pictures so that he could see the film. This is the story o...
Jake's Journey
1988
as Sir George / Queen
A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.
Jake's Journey
1988
Writer
A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.
Still Crazy Like a Fox
1987
as Detective Inspector Palmer
Jack Warden is back as quirky detective Harry Fox, who becomes a suspect in a murder case while on holiday in England.
Love Potion
1987
Executive Producer
Yellowbeard
1983
as Captain Yellowbeard
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sent...
Yellowbeard
1983
Writer
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sent...
Group Madness
1983
as Self
A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 1983's Yellowbeard
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
as Various Roles
Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes ...
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983
as Chairman (uncredited)
A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
Screenplay
Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes ...
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
as Various Roles
Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
Writer
Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982
as Self - Various Roles
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, ...
Life of Brian
1979
as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his...
Life of Brian
1979
Screenplay
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his...
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979
as Self
Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe stood, or perhaps some of them just lounged, and wrot...
The Odd Job
1978
as Arthur Harris
Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and ...
The Odd Job
1978
Writer
Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and ...
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976
as Self
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at He...
Out of the Trees
1976
Sketch comedy pilot from Douglas Adams and Graham Chapman.
Out of the Trees
1976
Writer
Sketch comedy pilot from Douglas Adams and Graham Chapman.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
as King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin th...
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
Writer
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin th...
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974
as Self
An documentarian from the BBC visits the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). This documentary shouldn't be viewed as a making of the film, ...
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973
Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.
Rentadick
1972
Writer
Armitage runs a chemical company that is on the verge of producing a gas that causes temporary disability. Clearly the military want it but it is also...
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971
One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short advertising film that was made for the Birds Eye ...
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971
Writer
One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short advertising film that was made for the Birds Eye ...
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
1971
Writer
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins is a 1971 British comedy film directed and produced by Graham Stark. Its title is a conflation of The Magnificent Se...
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971
as 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
A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971
Screenplay
A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971
as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
German made-for-TV musical extravaganza starring Monty Python.
The Statue
1971
as News reader
Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on...
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
as Fromage
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into p...
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
Writer
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into p...
Doctor in Trouble
1970
as Roddy
Dr. Burke is in love with Ophelia but doesn't have time to propose to her as she leaves for a cruise to the Mediterranean. Also on board the cruise sh...
Monty Python: Who's There?
1970
as Ian
An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing Labour Party workers how to canvass for votes. Film...
The Magic Christian
1969
as Oxford Crew
Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought...
The Magic Christian
1969
Additional Writing
Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought...
How to Irritate People
1969
as Various
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
How to Irritate People
1969
Writer
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.