John Cleese was born on October 27 in 1939. The place of childhood was the land of Somerset, which is located in the UK, he was the only child in the family. His father worked as an insurance agent. After the army appeared in the life of Reginald Chiz, he changed his surname to Cleese. He did not like the resemblance to cheese.
Childhood spent
John Monty Python Cleese grew up surrounded by the care that elderly parents provided to their only heir. He was given abundant care, but at the same time strong control. Strictly and zealously brought up John Cleese. His biography testifies to the fact that a very well-meaning young man was raised from him, instilling high moral standards and a sense of responsibility.
Study
The boy’s first educational institution was St. Peter's Preparatory School. Then John Cleese enrolled and graduated from Clifton College. After that, life leads him to the path of teaching. At this moment, he hoped that his admission to the walls of Downing College would be realized.
John Monty Python Cleese was a prominent young man. And all thanks to the growth of the basketball player - 1.98 meters. Different from the gray crowd, John Cleese. The photos show that he is really a very interesting and nice person. This certainly could not get lost in the crowd. Despite his adult appearance, his connection with his parents was still strong, even more than it should. However, he is moving further up the career ladder. John Cleese ends up at the University of Cambridge at his law school.
The emergence of creativity in life
Following his childhood habit, the actor tried in every way to comply with the decency rules of that time and be successful by generally accepted standards. Like the overwhelming majority of citizens, he voted for the conservatives, tried to look good. He was not a drinker or drug addict. In a word, John Cleese led a well-meaning and measured life, set goals and gradually achieved them.
Despite the bureaucratic way of life and training in youth, the sprout of creativity began to grow in it more and more intensively. When he was in his first year, his university was the theater company Footlights Club, of which he eventually became a part.
There he met many future stage partners. Thus began the path to art. The actor got on the Air Force, then became part of a theater troupe called the Cambridge Circus. Together they went to explore the expanses of Broadway and New Zealand.
Work in the United States
The actor spent some time in the United States. His track record includes work in Help !. At that time, Terry Gilliam worked there, who helped the editor. This comprehensively talented person also had the opportunity to write articles in the section describing international politics in Newsweek magazine.
After this, the beginning of his work in the American Establishmenst Review. Then, they return to the territory of London. John was now writing articles in The Frost Report with a group of like-minded people nearby.
In 1968, his wedding took place with American actress Connie Booth. And very soon, the Monty Python Flying Circus project was organized. At the moment, almost all the world knows these shows.
An actor is a fate that is given from above.
Cleese works as part of a humorous club. Life is amazing and unpredictable, because in his dreams he never had an acting career. He was impressed by painting, archeology, literature, foreign languages. He could learn a verse written by Lermontov in the original language. He recited this work in "A Fish named Wanda."
The television show "Monty Python" was invited to the BBC. Then in the mind of Cleese, the idea was established that acting is a temporary job for him. So more than one season passed, and there was utter clarity that the project will operate for a long time, but John will be part of it. Cleese played the role of a crazy gentleman and was one of the brightest parts of this show. English viewers were delighted with the charismatic comedian.
Movie work
With the advent of the 70s, John Cleese is changing his life again. His filmography begins with paintings about "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Next up is Monty Python: The Life of Brian and Monty Python: The Meaning of Life. Today we rank these wonderful paintings as classics that adorn the comedy genre.
When the mid-80s arrived, the team overtook a sudden breakup. The death of Graham Chapman, who was the founder of the troupe, occurred. The union did not restore its joint activity anymore. The actors ran away to where, each in their own direction.
Also managed to star in his career in the series “Towers of Faulty” John Cleese.
Talented Artist Awards
The painting “A Fish named Wanda” added to the list of wonderful films released in 1988 and adorned the comedy genre. At this moment, the solo career of a talented artist was at its peak. He received an Oscar nomination as the best screenwriter.
He gets the prize that the British Film Academy awarded for the title of best actor. For the same film received an award in the form of the Italian "David." Then followed the participation in the film “Ferocious Creatures”. But the Fish did not overshadow this work.
Everyone watched films about the smart and bold super-agent James Bond. It was the hero Cleese who helped the hero in terms of “technical lotions”, being the brain of almost every operation. John replaced the 85-year-old Desmond Llewelyn, who had played this character before. This was not the last role in a good and popular series of films by which he was recognized.
Another picture in which he showed his talent as a subtle comedian is “Rat Race”.
No less famous than "James Bond" is a series of films about the young wizard Harry Potter. There Cleese managed to play at least a small, but to match his interesting role as a ghost of Almost Headless Nick. This image was also very good for him.
