Michael Palin is a comedian, novelist, actor, and playwright best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python and for his travel documentaries. Michael has appeared in several films directed by fellow Python Terry Gilliam. He has also made notable appearances in other films, including A Fish Called Wanda, for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He is the author of Hemingway's Chair, Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years, and Diaries 1980-1988: Halfway to Hollywood. Michael lives in North London.
