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.

Graham Chapman

Acting Born January 8, 1941 – Died October 4, 1989 Leicester, Leicestershire, England

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.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

The Colonel / Self (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Colonel (uncredited)

Wogan

Self

Film '72

Self

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Various

Life of Brian

Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus

Legends

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

King Arthur / Voice of God / Middle Head / Hiccoughing Guard

Cilla

Self

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Self

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Various Roles

The Big Show

Self