Monty Python

Summary

Monty Python is a theatre comedy group^[1]. It draws 11,437 Wikipedia views per month (theatre_comedy_group category, ranking #1 of 6).^[2]

Key Facts

• Monty Python held citizenship in United Kingdom^[3].
• A notable work attributed to Monty Python is The Ministry of Silly Walks^[4].
• A notable work attributed to Monty Python is Dead Parrot Sketch^[5].
• A notable work attributed to Monty Python is The Funniest Joke in the World^[6].
• A notable work attributed to Monty Python is The Lumberjack Song^[7].
• A notable work attributed to Monty Python is Spam^[8].
• A notable work attributed to Monty Python is The Fish-Slapping Dance^[9].
• Monty Python received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award^[10].
• Monty Python is in the country of United Kingdom^[11].
• Monty Python's instance of is recorded as theatre comedy group^[12].
• Monty Python's instance of is recorded as comedy troupe^[13].
• Monty Python is associated with the surrealism movement^[14].
• Monty Python's genre is satire^[15].
• Monty Python's genre is surreal humour^[16].
• Monty Python's genre is black comedy^[17].
• Monty Python's genre is parody^[18].
• Monty Python's record label is recorded as Arista Records^[19].
• Monty Python's record label is recorded as Charisma^[20].
• Monty Python's Commons category is recorded as Monty Python^[21].
• Monty Python's country of origin is recorded as United Kingdom^[22].
• Monty Python comprises Graham Chapman^[23].
• Monty Python comprises John Cleese^[24].
• Monty Python comprises Terry Gilliam^[25].
• Monty Python comprises Eric Idle^[26].
• Monty Python comprises Terry Jones^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Group^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1969^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 2014-07^[31]

• Genre(s): comedy^[32]

• Community tags: british, classic pop and rock, comedy, english, uk^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 4a5c8526-f8ec-43f1-97af-49722ad88394^[34]

Body

Founding

1969 marks the founding of Monty Python^[35]. Its location of formation is recorded as United Kingdom^[36].

Identity

Monty Python's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'it'}^[37].

Recognition

Monty Python received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award^[10].

Dissolution

Monty Python was dissolved in 2014^[38].

Brands and Namesakes

Things named for Monty Python include Python^[39].

Why It Matters

Monty Python draws 11,437 Wikipedia views per month (theatre_comedy_group category, ranking #1 of 6).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

It has been cited as an influence by Steve Martin^[42], a television actor^[43], b. 1945^[44], of United States^[45], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award^[46]; Mike Myers^[47], a screenwriter^[48], b. 1963^[49], of Canada^[50], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award^[51]; John Oliver^[52], an actor^[53], b. 1977^[54], of United Kingdom^[55], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award^[56]; and Jeff Garlin^[57], a stand-up comedian^[58], b. 1962^[59], of United States^[60].

Entities named for it include Python^[39].

FAQs

What awards did Monty Python receive?

Honors received include European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award^[10].

Who did Monty Python influence?

Monty Python has been cited as an influence by Steve Martin^[42], Mike Myers^[47], John Oliver^[52], and Jeff Garlin^[57].