How old is Michael Palin and who is the Monty Python actor’s wife Helen Gibbins?
MICHAEL Palin is considered a national treasure thanks to his long career in showbiz, most famously as part of Monty Python.
While known for his starring role alongside John Cleese, there are many other strings to Michael's bow. Here's his story...
Who is Michael Palin? What is his background?
Michael Edward Palin was born May 5, 1943, and is an English comedian, actor and television presenter.
He is a member of the comedy group Monty Python and starred in their famous films including The Holy Grail and Life of Brian.
Michael wrote most of his comedy material with fellow Python member Terry Jones.
Michael appeared in some of the most famous Python sketches, including "Argument Clinic" and the "Dead Parrot sketch".
The 75-year-old has starred in numerous films including A Fish Called Wanda (1988), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
In 2000 he was honoured as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to television.
In May 2013, Michael was made a BAFTA fellow, the highest honour that is dished out by the organisation.
Michael was recognised in the 2019 Honours List with a knighthood.
What is Michael's net worth?
Michael has racked up quite a fortune during his time in showbiz.
He has an estimated worth of £15million.
This is down to his work as a writer and actor.
What books has Michael Palin written?
After Python, Michael began a new career as a travel writer and presenter.
His journeys have taken him across the world, including the North and South Poles, the Sahara Desert, the Himalayas, Eastern Europe and Brazil.
From 2009 to 2012 Palin was the president of the Royal Geographical Society.
Among his many books are three volumes of his memoirs, from 1969 to 1998 as well as several travel books on regions including the Himalayas and the Sahara desert.
He has also written four fiction books.
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Who is Michael married to?
Michael is married to Helen Gibbins.
The couple got hitched in 1966.
They have three children together.