Date of Birth: January 8, 1941
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Date of Death: October 4, 1989
Biography
Graham Chapman was an English comedian, writer, and actor, best known as a founding member of the influential comedy group Monty Python. Born on January 8, 1941, in Leicester, England, Chapman initially pursued a career in medicine, studying at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and later at St Bartholomew’s Medical College. However, his passion for comedy led him to join the Cambridge Footlights, where he met future Monty Python collaborator John Cleese. Chapman co-created the groundbreaking sketch comedy show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” which aired from 1969 to 1974. He played a significant role in writing and performing in the series, which became known for its absurdist and surreal humor. Chapman was also the lead actor in two of Monty Python’s most famous films, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975) and “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” (1979). Aside from his work with Monty Python, Chapman wrote several books, including his autobiography “A Liar’s Autobiography,” which was published in 1980. He also worked on various solo projects, including the film “Yellowbeard” (1983). Chapman was openly gay, a rarity among public figures of his time, and was an advocate for LGBT rights. Chapman passed away on October 4, 1989, due to complications from throat cancer. He was 48 years old.
5 Interesting Facts about Graham Chapman
1. Chapman was a qualified medical doctor, although he never practiced medicine professionally.
2. He was one of the first celebrities in the UK to come out as gay, doing so publicly in the 1970s.
3. Chapman was known for his role as King Arthur in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and as Brian Cohen in “Monty Python’s Life of Brian.”
4. He co-wrote several episodes of “Doctor in the House,” a popular British television sitcom, with John Cleese.
5. Chapman was an avid mountaineer and often incorporated his love for adventure into his comedy.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Graham Chapman
1. “This is an ex-parrot!”
2. “Life’s a piece of shit, when you look at it.”
3. “I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.”
4. “We don’t deliberately set out to offend. Unless we feel it’s justified.”
5. “I was not a person who was directly interested in the issues of the day, and I was quite a bit into escapism.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the time of his death in 1989, Graham Chapman had an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
Children
Graham Chapman did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia: Graham Chapman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Chapman
2. [IMDb: Graham Chapman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0151918/
3. [Biography: Graham Chapman](https://www.biography.com/actor/graham-chapman
4. [The Guardian: Graham Chapman](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/graham-chapman
5. [Monty Python Official Site](http://montypython.com/
