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Michael Palin
Author · 34 books
Michael Palin (born in 1943 in Sheffield, England) is a British actor, comedian and author. He became known as a member and co-founder of the comedy group Monty Python. Alongside his work in film and television, he published novels, travel books and diaries, and made travel documentaries. He served as president of the Royal Geographical Society from 2009 to 2012. He was named a BAFTA Fellow in 2013 and knighted in 2018.