Michael Palin
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Summary
Michael Palin was born on May 5, 1943[1], in Ranmoor[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], screenwriter[5], diarist[6], and singer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,693 views/month, #3,896 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1943[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Native language: British English[11]
- Ethnic group: English people[12]
- Occupation: film actor[13], television presenter[14], children's writer[15], television actor[16], travel writer[17], television writer[18], film screenwriter[19], film producer[20], video game actor[21], voice actor[22], manufacturer[23]
- Employer: University of Oxford[24]
- Educated at: Brasenose College[25], Shrewsbury School[26], Birkdale School[27]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28], Patron’s Medal[29], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[30], BAFTA Fellowship[31], James Joyce Awards[32], European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[33], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[34], Ness Award[35], Livingstone Medal[36], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[37], Q140277670[38]
- Member of: Monty Python[39], Royal Geographical Society[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Commons category: Michael Palin[42]
- Archives at: British Library[43]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[44]
- Residence: Gospel Oak[45]
- Family name: Palin[46]
- Given name: Michael[47], Edward[48]
- Official website: https://www.themichaelpalin.com/[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michael Palin[50]
- Commons gallery: Michael Palin[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: GB[53]
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Began / founded: 1943-05-05[54]
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Genre(s): comedy[55]
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Community tags: british, comedy, english, uk[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0df4a9ac-c8d3-445b-9a82-993a9a4c269a[57]
Why It Matters
Michael Palin has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Michael Palin born?
Michael Palin's place of birth was Ranmoor[2].
What did Michael Palin do for work?
Michael Palin worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], screenwriter[5], diarist[6], and singer[7].
Where did Michael Palin go to school?
Michael Palin was educated at Brasenose College[25], Shrewsbury School[26], and Birkdale School[27].
What awards did Michael Palin receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28], Patron’s Medal[29], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[30], and BAFTA Fellowship[31].