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Michael Palin

Sir Michael Edward Palin (/ˈpeɪlɪn/ PAY-lin; born 5 May 1943) is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter. He was a member of the Monty Python comedy group. He received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2013 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.

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Known for
Monty Python · Travel documentary
Education
University of Oxford (BA)
Born
Michael Edward Palin (1943-05-05) 5 May 1943 (age 83) Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Children
3
Occupations
Actor · comedian · writer · television presenter
Years active
1965–present

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Michael Palin

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Michael Palin

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related to Travel books · 22
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related to Awards, honours and legacy · 19
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Occupations · 4
Michael Palin → Actor, comedian, television presenter, writer
Known for · 2
Michael Palin → Monty Python, Travel documentary
Born · 1
Michael Palin → Michael Edward Palin (1943-05-05) 5 May 1943 (age 83) Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Children · 1
Michael Palin → 3
Education · 1
Michael Palin → University of Oxford (BA)

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