(1939-) English actor and comedian. He has written for and appeared in both television programs and films. On British television, he is particularly associated with the comedy series Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers. His films include Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1974, The Life of Brian 1979, and A Fish Called Wanda 1988.
He also wrote for and appeared in the satirical television programs That Was The Week That Was and The Frost Report.