John Marwood Cleese is an English actor, comedian, writer and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
LOL: Last One Laughing (2021)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 4x04: Gefühle sind kein Fleischersatz (Apr 13, 2023) [Special Guest Star]
The Nightly Show (2017)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 1x39: John Cleese, Sharleen Spiteri (Apr 21, 2017)
Speechless (2016)
Guest starring as Martin
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x02: L-o-n-- London (2) (Oct 12, 2018) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 3x01: L-o-n-- London (Oct 5, 2018) [Special Guest Star]
John Bishop: In Conversation With... (2016)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 3x06: John Cleese (Oct 19, 2017)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as John Cleese
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2018-07-23: Eric Holder, John Cleese, Arctic Monkeys (Jul 23, 2018)
- Episode 2015-11-13: Mark Ruffalo; John Cleese; Michael Flatley (Nov 13, 2015)
A Life on Screen (2014)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 2018-01-07: Michael Palin (Jan 7, 2018)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as John Cleese
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2020-09-09: John Cleese, Glenn Howerton (Sep 9, 2020)
- Episode 2018-03-15: John Cleese, Laverne Cox, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Brendan Canty (Mar 15, 2018)
- Episode 2015-04-28: John Cleese, Linda Cardellini, Barney Frank, Jack Antonoff (Apr 28, 2015)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 2017-09-18: Demi Lovato, John Cleese (Sep 18, 2017)
The Last Leg (2013)
Guest starring as John Cleese
(2 episodes)
- Episode 11x11: John Cleese, Sara Pascoe (Jul 28, 2017)
- Episode 6x06: John Cleese (Jul 31, 2015)
Whitney (2011)
Guest starring as Dr. Grant
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: Space Invaders (Feb 6, 2013) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 1x14: Mind Games (Feb 1, 2012) [Special Guest Star]
Ronnie Corbett's Comedy Britain (2011)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 1x01: Comic Partnerships (Aug 6, 2011)
Conan (2010)
Guest starring as John Cleese
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2016-11-10: John Cleese, Eric Idle, Issa Rae, Full Spectrum (Nov 10, 2016)
- Episode 2015-11-18: John Cleese, Michaela Watkins, Trey Anastasio (Nov 18, 2015)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 12x09: Richard Ayoade, Mary Portas, John Cleese, Ellie Goulding (May 23, 2014)
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do Comedy (2007)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 1x01: John Cleese (Nov 6, 2007)
The Andrew Marr Show (2007)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 2013-11-24: 24/11/2013 (Nov 24, 2013)
The Graham Norton Show (2007)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 16x03: John Cleese, Taylor Swift, Kevin Pietersen, Neil Diamond (Oct 10, 2014)
The One Show (2006)
Guest starring as John Cleese
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2021-11-22: 22/11/2021 (Nov 22, 2021)
- Episode 2021-03-05: 05/03/2021 (Mar 5, 2021)
- Episode 2018-08-08: 08/08/2018 (Aug 8, 2018)
Made in Hollywood (2005)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 17x10: Hollywood at Home: Clifford the Big Red Dog, Apex, Dangerous, 7 Prisoners (Nov 13, 2021)
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 13x28: Jane Goodall; John Cleese, S.e. Cupp And Ron Reagan; Spike Feresten (Sep 25, 2015)
Loose Women (1999)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 13x03: 03/09/08 - John Cleese, Jonathan Wilkes (Sep 3, 2008)
Will & Grace (1998)
Guest starring as Lyle Finster
(6 episodes)
- Episode 6x24: Oh, No, You Di-in't: Part 2 (Apr 29, 2004) [Uncredited]
- Episode 6x23: I Do, Part 1 (Apr 29, 2004) [Uncredited]
- Episode 6x16: Flip-Flop: Part 2 (Mar 4, 2004) [Uncredited]
- Episode 6x15: Flip-Flop: Part 1 (Feb 26, 2004) [Uncredited]
- Episode 6x11: The Accidental Tsuris (Jan 15, 2004) [Uncredited]
- Episode 6x06: Heart Like a Wheelchair (Nov 6, 2003) [Uncredited]
The Daily Show with Craig Kilborn (1996)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 1997-01-21: John Cleese (Jan 21, 1997)
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
Guest starring as Dr. Liam Neesam
(4 episodes)
- Episode 6x18: Mary Loves Scoochie (2) (May 15, 2001) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 6x17: Mary Loves Scoochie (1) (May 8, 2001) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 3x23: Dick and the Other Guy (2) (Apr 29, 1998) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 3x22: Just Your Average Dick (1) (Apr 29, 1998) [Special Guest Star]
Look at the State We're In! (1995)
Guest starring as Politician
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: The Status Quo (Jun 4, 1995)
- Episode 1x03: Local Government (May 27, 1995)
The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller (1994)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 1x02: John Cleese (Jan 14, 1994)
The Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 1996-12-09: John Cleese, Martha Stewart, David Copperfield (Dec 9, 1996)
Cheers (1982)
Guest starring as Dr. Simon Finch-Royce
- Episode 5x21: Simon Says (Mar 5, 1987) [Special Guest Star]
Wogan (1982)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 5x125: John Cleese, Whitney Houston, Delia Smith (Dec 9, 1985)
The Muppet Show (1976)
Guest starring as John Cleese
- Episode 2x12: John Cleese (Dec 5, 1977) [Special Guest Star]
Fawlty Towers (1975)
Starring as Basil Fawlty
(12 episodes)
- Episode 2x06: Basil the Rat (a.k.a. Rats) (Oct 25, 1979)
- Episode 2x05: The Anniversary (Mar 26, 1979)
- Episode 2x04: The Kipper and the Corpse (a.k.a. Death) (Mar 12, 1979)
- Episode 2x03: Waldorf Salad (Mar 5, 1979)
- Episode 2x02: The Psychiatrist (Feb 26, 1979)
- Episode 2x01: Communication Problems (a.k.a. Theft) (Feb 19, 1979)
- Episode 1x06: The Germans (Oct 24, 1975)
- Episode 1x05: Gourmet Night (a.k.a. Gourmet's Paradise) (Oct 17, 1975)
- Episode 1x04: The Hotel Inspectors (Oct 10, 1975)
- Episode 1x03: The Wedding Party (a.k.a. Sex) (Oct 3, 1975)
- Episode 1x02: The Builders (Sep 26, 1975)
- Episode 1x01: A Touch of Class (Sep 19, 1975)
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
Starring as Various Characters
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x05: Live from the Grill-o-mat (Oct 27, 1970)
- Episode 2x02: The Spanish Inquisition (Sep 22, 1970)
At Last the 1948 Show (1967)
Starring as Various Characters
(13 episodes)
- Episode 2x07: Episode Thirteen (Nov 7, 1967)
- Episode 2x06: Episode Twelve (Oct 31, 1967)
- Episode 2x05: Episode Eleven (Oct 24, 1967)
- Episode 2x04: Episode Ten (Oct 17, 1967)
- Episode 2x03: Episode Nine (Oct 10, 1967)
- Episode 2x02: Episode Eight (Oct 3, 1967)
- Episode 2x01: Episode Seven (Sep 26, 1967)
- Episode 1x06: Episode Six (Mar 22, 1967)
- Episode 1x05: Episode Five (Mar 15, 1967)
- Episode 1x04: Episode Four (Mar 8, 1967)
- Episode 1x03: Episode Three (Mar 1, 1967)
- Episode 1x02: Episode Two (Feb 22, 1967)
- Episode 1x01: Episode One (Feb 15, 1967)
Doctor Who (1963)
Guest starring as Art Gallery Visitor
- Episode 17x05: City of Death, Part One (Sep 29, 1979)
The Avengers (1961)
Guest starring as Marcus Rugman
- Episode 6x11: Look- (Stop Me If You've Heard This One) But There Were These Two Fellers... (Dec 4, 1968)
Crew Credits
Look at the State We're In! (1995)
Show crew as Executive Producer
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: The Status Quo (Jun 4, 1995)
- Episode 1x05: Nanny Knows Best (Jun 3, 1995)
- Episode 1x04: Legal System (May 28, 1995)
- Episode 1x03: Local Government (May 27, 1995)
- Episode 1x02: Secrecy (May 21, 1995)
- Episode 1x01: The Organisation (May 20, 1995)
Episode crew as Writer
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: The Status Quo (Jun 4, 1995)
- Episode 1x05: Nanny Knows Best (Jun 3, 1995)
- Episode 1x04: Legal System (May 28, 1995)
- Episode 1x03: Local Government (May 27, 1995)
- Episode 1x02: Secrecy (May 21, 1995)
- Episode 1x01: The Organisation (May 20, 1995)
Fawlty Towers (1975)
Show crew as Creator
Episode crew as Writer
(12 episodes)
- Episode 2x06: Basil the Rat (a.k.a. Rats) (Oct 25, 1979)
- Episode 2x05: The Anniversary (Mar 26, 1979)
- Episode 2x04: The Kipper and the Corpse (a.k.a. Death) (Mar 12, 1979)
- Episode 2x03: Waldorf Salad (Mar 5, 1979)
- Episode 2x02: The Psychiatrist (Feb 26, 1979)
- Episode 2x01: Communication Problems (a.k.a. Theft) (Feb 19, 1979)
- Episode 1x06: The Germans (Oct 24, 1975)
- Episode 1x05: Gourmet Night (a.k.a. Gourmet's Paradise) (Oct 17, 1975)
- Episode 1x04: The Hotel Inspectors (Oct 10, 1975)
- Episode 1x03: The Wedding Party (a.k.a. Sex) (Oct 3, 1975)
- Episode 1x02: The Builders (Sep 26, 1975)
- Episode 1x01: A Touch of Class (Sep 19, 1975)