Filmography
Michael Palin
The Simpsons
1989 · Springfield History Museum curator (voice)
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Co-Host, Self - Special Guest
The Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
The One Show
2006 · Self - Guest
Wogan
1982 · Self
Film '72
1971 · Self
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
2007 · Self
Parkinson
1998 · Self - Guest
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975 · Self
Pebble Mill at One
1972 · Actor
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011 · Self
TFI Friday
1996 · Actor
Going Live!
1987 · Self
Daytime Live
1987 · Actor
Monty Python's Flying Circus
1969 · Various / "It's" man, Writer
The Magic Faraway Tree
2026 · Know All
Remembers…
2022 · Actor
Parkinson
2004 · Self - Guest
Small Prophets
2026 · Brian
The Frank Skinner Show
1995 · Self
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 · First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!, Writer
Legends
2006 · Self
Life of Brian
1979 · Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus, Screenplay
Arthur Christmas
2011 · Ernie Clicker (voice)
Staged
2020 · Michael
Brazil
1985 · Jack Lint
ZULU Comedy Galla
2010 · Michael Palin
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976 · Self
The Death of Stalin
2017 · Vyacheslav Molotov
A Fish Called Wanda
1988 · Ken Pile
The Witches
1990 · Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
Vanity Fair
2018 · William Makepeace Thackeray
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
2009 · Self
Do Not Adjust Your Set
1967 · Various Characters, Writer
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 · Various Roles, Screenplay
Clangers
2015 · Narrator (voice)
Absolutely Anything
2015 · Kindly Alien (voice)
Clive Anderson All Talk
1996 · Self
Friday Night, Saturday Morning
1979 · Actor
Perspectives
2011 · Self
Travels with Palin
1980 · Self
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
1989 · Self, Writer
Ripping Yarns
1976 · Actor, Gerald Whinfrey
Worzel Gummidge
2019 · The Green Man
Time Bandits
1981 · Vincent, Writer
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971 · Gumby / Man with tape recorder / Phrasebook Author / Arthur Pewtey / Second self - defence student / Second Tenant / Lost His Wallet / Shrill Petrol Announcer / Milkman / Ernest Scribbler / Pet shop employee / Lumberjack / Headwaiter Gilberto / Herbert Anchovy / Blackmail Presenter / Gervais Brookhamster / Town Guild Lady, Screenplay
Frost on Sunday
1968 · Self / Various Characters
Great Railway Journeys
1980 · Self - Presenter, Writer
G.B.H.
1991 · Jim Nelson
David Frost Vs
2025 · self
Remember Me
2014 · Tom Parfitt
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
2014 · Self (archive footage)
Full House
1972 · Various
A Life on Screen
2014 · Self
Friday People
1985 · Actor
Full Circle with Michael Palin
1997 · Self, Writer
Artsnight
2015 · Self
Himalaya with Michael Palin
2004 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Michael Palin in the Philippines
2026 · Self - Presenter
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
2020 · Self - Host
Movie Connections
2007 · Self
Monty Python's Personal Best
2006 · Self / Various Characters, Creator
Fantasy World Cup
1998 · Self
The Complete and Utter History of Britain
1969 · Actor, Writer
The Wind in the Willows
1996 · The Sun
Pole to Pole
1992 · Self, Writer
Michael Palin's New Europe
2007 · Self - Presenter, Writer
A Series of Bird's
1967 · Actor, Additional Writing
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
1986 · Actor
Twice a Fortnight
1967 · Actor
Joke
2026 · Actor
Jabberwocky
1977 · Dennis Cooper
Fierce Creatures
1997 · Adrian "Bugsy" Malone
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982 · Various Roles, Writer
Sahara with Michael Palin
2002 · Self - Presenter, Writer
The Wind in the Willows
1995 · Rat (voice)
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
1972 · Various Characters
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
2026 · Self
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
1999 · Actor
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014 · Self, others, Writer
Three Men in a Boat
1975 · Harris
Michael Palin: Into Iraq
2022 · Self - Presenter
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 · Eric Manchester
The Secret Life of Trees
2025 · Self - Narrator
Michael Palin in North Korea
2018 · Self - Presenter
Brazil with Michael Palin
2012 · Self - Presenter, Writer
The Secret Policeman's Ball
2012 · Self
A Private Function
1984 · Gilbert Chilvers
How to Irritate People
1969 · Various
Innes Lloyd: The Producer
2025 · Self
The Missionary
1982 · The Reverend Charles Fortescue, Writer
Michael Palin in Nigeria
2024 · Self - Presenter
The Movie Life of George
1989 · Self
Michael Palin in Venezuela
2025 · Self - Presenter
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983 · Workman
Concert for George
2003 · Self
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012 · Various (voice)
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987 · Self
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
1977 · Major Errol Phipps, Writer
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014 · Self
Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum
2026 · Narrator
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010 · Mrs. Betty Palin / Julius Caesar / Bevis
Anatomy of a Liar
2012 · Self
The Willows in Winter
1996 · Rat
Roger of the Raj
1979 · Roger, Writer
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 · Heinrich Himmler (archive footage) (uncredited)
My National Gallery, London
2024 · Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988 · Self
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
2007 · Gariiiiiii (voice)
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998 · Self
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008 · Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008 · Self
The Fringe, Fame and Me
2022 · Self
Monty Python Conquers America
2008 · Self
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite
1977 · Eric Olthwaite / Bank Manager, Writer
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971 · Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989 · Self / Various Characters, Writer
American Friends
1991 · Rev. Francis Ashby, Writer
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976 · Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010 · Self
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979 · Self
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
2008 · Self
50 Films to See Before You Die
2006 · Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
1999 · Self
The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
2001 · Self
When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain
2025 · Self
Monty Python in Aberystwyth
2009 · Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006 · Fish-Slapping Guide / Various Roles (archive footage), Writer
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
2014 · Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003 · Self
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
2018 · Actor
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021 · Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
2004 · Self
Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi
2005 · Host
Produced by George Martin
2012 · Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979 · Various Roles
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
2014 · Self
The Roots of Monty Python
2005 · Self (archive footage)
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
2014 · Self
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
1966 · Jazz Band Undertaker (uncredited)
Murder at Moorstones Manor
1977 · Charles Chiddingford, Writer
The Seventh Python
2008 · Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004 · Self
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982 · Self - Various Roles
The Curse of the Claw
1977 · Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack, Writer
Attenborough at 90
2016 · Self
The Secret Life of Brian
2007 · Self
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
TBA · salesman
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007 · Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
The Meaning of Monty Python
2013 · Self
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
2023 · Self
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009 · Self
Across the Andes by Frog
1977 · Captain Walter Snetterton, Writer
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004 · Self (archive footage)
The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything
2014 · Actor
Whinfrey's Last Case
1979 · Gerald Whinfrey, Writer
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
2020 · Self
Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
1993 · Various
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010 · Actor
Michael Palin: The Art of Travel
1989 · Actor
An Accidental Studio
2019 · Self
What Is Brazil?
2008 · Self
Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration
2024 · Self
Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes
2019 · Self
Comedians Do It On Stage
1986 · Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
Comic Roots: Michael Palin
1983 · Self / Jealous Reporter, Writer
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002 · Self
John Peel's Record Box
2005 · Self
Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”
1978 · Commentator / Self, Director
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
2011 · Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
1999 · Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
2014 · Self
The Unknown Peter Sellers
2000 · Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
The Philosophers' Football Match
1972 · Nietzsche
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973 · Pie Face 3
Monty Python: Who's There?
1970 · Ken
The Wipers Times
2013 · General Mitford
Frost on Sketch Shows
2013 · Self
Michael Palin and the Ladies Who Loved Matisse
2003 · Self - Presenter
Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia
2015 · Self
Jeepers Creepers
2020 · Newscaster (voice)
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974 · Self
Golden Gordon
1979 · Gordon Ottershaw, Writer
New Tales from Around the World in 80 Days
2014 · Self
The Academy of Armando
2025 · Self
Life of Python
1990 · Self / Various Roles
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008 · Wise Man #3, Mr. Big Nose, Francis, Mrs. A, Ex-Leper, Screenplay
Around the World in 20 Years
2008 · Self, Writer
Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk
1991 · Narrator (voice)
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019 · Self (archive footage)
The Monty Python Story
1999 · Self
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971 · Actor, Writer
30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation
1999 · Self
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television
2002 · Self - Presenter
Generation '66
2016 · Actor
Tomkinson's Schooldays
1976 · Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt, Writer
The Broken Bottle
1977 · Actor
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989 · Self
Michael Palin In Wyeth's World
2013 · Self, Writer
The Mystery of the Missing Morsel of Murder at Moorstones Manor
TBA · Charles Chiddingfold
The Box
1981 · (voice), Screenplay
Making Qi
2011 · Self
Meridian: The First Ten Minutes
1993 · Self
Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation
2020 · Self, Thanks
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
2014 · Self
Is This a Record?
1973 · Various, Additional Writing
Just Dandy
TBA · Self
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'
2008 · Self
The First Night of Meridian
1993 · Self - Host
Henry Cleans Up
1974 · Henry, Writer
The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin
1989 · Self
Viz: The Documentary
1990 · Self
Palin on Redpath
1997 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Timewatch: The Last Day of World War One
2008 · Presenter
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006 · Various Characters
The Dress
1984 · Howard
Ending It All
1970 · Actor
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films
2006 · Self
Monty Python: Pythonland
1999 · Actor