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Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Actor and writer. Born 5 May 1943 in Broomhill, Sheffield, England, UK.

ActorWriterEnglish
18
Titles on Fi1m16 acting · 1 writing · 1 other
77
Average Fi1m scoreas actor · 16 titles
2
BAFTAs2 won · 1 nominated
Born
5 May 1943, Broomhill, Sheffield, England, UK
Active
1969–present
Frequently works with
John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, John Goldstone
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BAFTA Film Awards2 won · 1 nominated

  • Won2013BAFTA Fellowship
  • Won1989Best Actor in a Supporting Role · A Fish Called Wanda
  • Nominated1984Best Original Song · Every Sperm Is Sacred

BAFTA Television Awards1 nominated

  • Nominated1992Best Actor · G.B.H.
Other awards4 won
  • Won2020Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
  • Won2019Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George: Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
  • Won2013Patron’s Medal: Patron’s Medal
  • Won2001European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award: European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.