Who is Cleese John?
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Update at: Apr 5, 2026John Cleese — Public Profile
John Marwood Cleese (born 27 October 1939 in Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom) is an English actor, comedian, writer and producer. He is renowned as a co‑founder of Monty Python and for iconic roles such as Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers and Archie Leach in A Fish Called Wanda.
Biography and Career Highlights
- Co-founder of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974) with Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
- Star of Fawlty Towers (1975–1979) as Basil Fawlty; the series is widely regarded as one of the greatest British comedies.
- Appeared in Monty Python films including Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983).
- Film success with A Fish Called Wanda (1988) as Archie Leach; later worked in various film, television and stage projects and expressed interest in theatre and writing.
- Author of So, Anyway...: The Autobiography (2014).
Notable Works
Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV, 1969–1974); Fawlty Towers (TV, 1975–1979); Monty Python's films (Holy Grail, Life of Brian, The Meaning of Life); A Fish Called Wanda (1988); plus numerous stage and screen appearances and voice roles over the decades.
Recent Projects
In the 2010s–2020s, Cleese remained active with select film and television appearances, stage work and voice work, as well as public commentary. He has continued to be a prominent figure in British comedy and entertainment, with occasional new projects and performances announced through official channels.
News
There is no single, sustained recent headline defining his career; public reporting in 2020s reflects ongoing activity in film, television, stage, and media appearances, alongside commentary on cultural topics. For the latest, refer to reliable news sources and his official representatives.
Social Media Details
Public social media activity is primarily on X (formerly Twitter): @JohnCleese. Platform handles and availability can change; verify on the platform itself. He has also engaged with fans and media through other appearances and channels.
Birth Details
Born Friday, 27 October 1939, Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom.
Which Raj Yogas are in Cleese John's birth chart?
2 FOUNDCleese John's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.
Which dasha is Cleese John running now?
VIMSHOTTARICleese John is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Sep 3, 2026 to Dec 28, 2026.
What do Cleese John's numerology numbers say?
Cleese John's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 7, Personality 5, Karmic Debt 16.
Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.
Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.
Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.
Chaldean Karmic Debt 16 indicates lessons of humility and inner truth. It asks you to release ego patterns and grow through honest self-correction.
Life Events & Planetary Transits
Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.















