Michael Palin

English actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter (born 1943)
Person human Q223985
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Michael Palin

Summary

Michael Palin is a human[1]. Born in Ranmoor[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1943[3]. He worked as an actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], diarist[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,348 views/month, #3,896 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ranmoor[2], Michael Palin…
  • Michael Palin was born on May 5, 1943[3].
  • Michael Palin was born on January 1, 1943[10].
  • Michael Palin held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • British English was Michael Palin's native language[12].
  • Michael Palin worked as an actor[4].
  • Michael Palin's professions included comedian[5].
  • Michael Palin worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Michael Palin worked as a diarist[7].
  • Michael Palin worked as a singer[8].
  • Michael Palin's professions included film actor[13].
  • Michael Palin was employed by University of Oxford[14].
  • Michael Palin's education included a stint at Brasenose College[15].
  • Michael Palin's education included a stint at Shrewsbury School[16].
  • Michael Palin was educated at Birkdale School[17].
  • Michael Palin received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Michael Palin received the Patron’s Medal[19].
  • Michael Palin received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[20].
  • Michael Palin received the BAFTA Fellowship[21].
  • Michael Palin received the James Joyce Awards[22].
  • Michael Palin received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[23].
  • Michael Palin was a member of Monty Python[24].
  • Michael Palin is recorded as male[25].
  • Michael Palin's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Michael Palin's Commons category is recorded as Michael Palin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ranmoor[2], Michael Palin… Recorded date of birth include May 5, 1943[3] and January 1, 1943[10]. British English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Brasenose College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Shrewsbury School[16], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1552[34]; and Birkdale School[17], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1904[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], diarist[7], singer[8], and film actor[13]. Michael Palin was employed by University of Oxford[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Patron’s Medal[19], a science award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1839[42]; BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[20], a film award category[43], in United Kingdom[44]; BAFTA Fellowship[21], an honorary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1971[47]; James Joyce Awards[22], a literary award[48], in Ireland[49]; and European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[23], a class of award[50].

Why It Matters

Michael Palin ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,348 views/month, #3,896 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Michael Palin born?

Born in Ranmoor[2], Michael Palin…

What did Michael Palin do for work?

Michael Palin worked as actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], diarist[7], and singer[8].

Where did Michael Palin go to school?

Michael Palin was educated at Brasenose College[15], Shrewsbury School[16], and Birkdale School[17].

What awards did Michael Palin receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Patron’s Medal[19], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[20], and BAFTA Fellowship[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [4] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . bafta.org. Retrieved . bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, comedian, screenwriter +12
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  3. 15d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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