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: Part 2 (May 15, 2001)
- Episode 6x17: Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 1 (May 8, 2001)
- Episode 3x23: Dick and the Other Guy: Part 2 (Apr 28, 1998)
- Episode 3x22: Just Your Average Dick: Part 1 (Apr 28, 1998)
Look at the State We're In! (1995)
Starring as Politician
- Episode 1x06: The Status Quo (Jun 4, 1995)
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)
Episode crew as Writer
- Episode 1x06: The Status Quo (Jun 4, 1995)
Fawlty Towers (1975)
Show crew as Creator
Episode crew as Writer
- Episode 1x03: The Wedding Party (a.k.a. Sex) (Oct 3, 1975)