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Graham Arthur Chapman (January 8, 1941 – October 4, 1989) was an English comedian, physician, writer, and actor and one of the six members of the Monty Python comedy troupe. He was also the lead actor in their two narrative films, playing King Arthur in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Brian in Monty Python's Life of Brian. He co-authored and starred in the film Yellowbeard. Chapman was born in Leicester but was raised in nearby Melton Mowbray. After graduating from Emmanuel College, Cambridge and St Bartholomew's Medical College, he turned down a career as a doctor to be a comedian.
Graham Chapman was an English comedian and physician who served as a founding member of the Monty Python comedy troupe.
He is recognized for playing the lead roles in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Life of Brian, and for his recurring portrayals of authority figures such as The Colonel.
He created subversive, surreal sketch comedy and satire that defined a generation of British television. Explore his catalog on Mood.