“Writer, Actor and Tall Person” — this description found on his website is befitting for the 6’6’’ tall former A.D. White Professor at Large John Cleese, who has charmed Cornellians with his wit and ...

Terry Jones, who earned a spot in comedic lore as a member of British troupe Monty Python and also had success as a director, screenwriter and author, died Tuesday at his home in the Highgate ...

To borrow a phrase from Paddy Chayefsky, Eric Idle is mad as hell, and he’s not going to take it anymore. The founding member of Monty Python, 80, has taken to X in recent days to clear the air on a ...

John Cleese previously turned down a CBE in the New Year's Honours. The actor achieved global fame as a co-founder of the comedy troupe Monty Python, starring in all four feature films. He is also ...

PEORIA — Comedian John Cleese, co-founder of the "Monty Python" franchise and a well-known actor, is coming to Peoria. Cleese will perform at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Nov. 12 during "An ...