Person    | Male  Born 8/1/1941  Died 4/10/1989

Graham Chapman

Categories: Humour, TV & Radio

Comedian. Member of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Born Leicester. Went to Cambridge University and joined the Footlights Dramatic Club. After university he trained as a doctor but his comedy writing and performing career took over. Lived at  89 Southwood Lane, Highgate and drank rather too "copiously" at the nearby Angel Inn. Died Maidstone General Hospital.

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