Monty Python

Summary

Monty Python is a theatre comedy group^[1]. It draws 4,371 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].

Body

Founding

1969 marks the founding of Monty Python^[28]. Its location of formation is recorded as United Kingdom^[29].

Identity

Monty Python's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'it'}^[30].

Recognition

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

Dissolution

Monty Python was dissolved in 2014^[31].

Brands and Namesakes

Things named for Monty Python include Python^[32].

Why It Matters

Monty Python draws 4,371 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.^[33] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

It has been cited as an influence by Steve Martin^[35], a television actor^[36], b. 1945^[37], of United States^[38], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award^[39]; Mike Myers^[40], a screenwriter^[41], b. 1963^[42], of Canada^[43], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award^[44]; Jeff Garlin^[45], a stand-up comedian^[46], b. 1962^[47], of United States^[48]; and John Oliver^[49], an actor^[50], b. 1977^[51], of United Kingdom^[52], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award^[53].

Entities named for it include Python^[32].

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^[35], Mike Myers^[40], Jeff Garlin^[45], and John Oliver^[49].