Carol Cleveland
Biography
Carol Cleveland is an American-English performer from London whose acting, comedy, dancing and modeling work is closely linked to Monty Python. Born in East Sheen in 1942, she grew up in Philadelphia, Lubbock and Pasadena before returning to London in 1960 to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She worked as a stage actor and model, taking part in the June 1962 premiere in the UK of Henze's Boulevard Solitude at Sadler's Wells, and she appeared on television in The Persuaders!, The Saint and The Avengers. BBC comedy work included The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise and Spike Milligan programs. Her comedy skills brought her to Monty Python's Flying Circus, where she was in 32 of its 45 episodes and all four of the group's films. Later credits include the Concert for George, Not the Messiah (2010), Only Fools and Horses in 1986, Fist of Fun in 1995 and First Dates in 2022, plus documentaries about Monty Python.
84years old
Turns 85 on January 13in 92 days
- Born London
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
- Carol Gillian Frances (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 11
- Career span
- 45 years1969 to 2014
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Big break
Cleveland's comedy acting abilities brought her to the attention of the Monty Python's Flying Circus production team. She went on to appear in 32 of the series' 45 episodes, as well as all four Monty Python movies.
Beyond film
Carol Cleveland, a stage actress and model, took part in the UK premiere of Henze's Boulevard Solitude. The production was staged at Sadler's Wells Theatre in June 1962.
Carol Cleveland movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975 Adventure, Comedy, Fantasyas Zoot / Dingo
IMDb rating 8.1608K votes
- The Meaning of Life1983as Beefeater Waitress / Wife of Guest #1 / Leaf Mother / Leaf Daughter / Heaven Receptionist
IMDb rating 7.5131K votes
- And Now for Something Completely Different1971as Dierdre Pewtey / Storyteller / Milkman Collector / Restaurant Patron #2 / Elsbeth
IMDb rating 7.533K votes
- Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014as Spanish Señorita / Virgin Mary / Best Girl / Punk Bruce / Mrs. Brown / Argument Secretary / Mrs. Bun / Herself
IMDb rating 7.63.0K votes
- A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman2012as Masseuse / Singing Telegram / Stewardessvoice
IMDb rating 5.91.9K votes
- Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010as Sheep Lady / Mexican / Bevis' Girlfriend
IMDb rating 7.11.5K votes
Most often with
Terry Jones directed three of these films, Terry Gilliam two and Ian MacNaughton two. Three actors appear in eight of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Ian MacNaughton
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