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The Life and Work of John Cleese

Can you answer these questions about the life and work of John Cleese?
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Last updated: June 13, 2023
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John was born in which English seaside town in 1939?
Weston-super-Mare
What was his father’s original surname, later changed?
Cheese
Which Spike Milligan radio show did John enjoy as a schoolboy?
The Goon Show
He studied Law at which prestigious British university?
Cambridge University
Which amateur theatrical club did he join as an undergraduate?
Cambridge University
Footlights Dramatic Club
For which 1963 revue, by the group, was he a scriptwriter?
A Clutch of Plinths
Under what title did the show tour to several other countries?
Cambridge Circus
It later inspired which radio programme which ran 1964-1973?
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
In 1965 he wrote and performed on which David Frost show?
The Frost Report
In New York he appeared in which Tommy Handley musical?
Half A Sixpence
While in New York he met which American-born future Python?
Terry Gilliam
Which American actress did he marry in New York in 1968?
Connie Booth
Which iconic sketch show did he appear in from 1969 to 1974?
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Which memorable sketch utilised his height and physical dexterity?
The Ministry of Silly Walks
From 1970 to 1973 he served as Rector of which university?
The University of St. Andrews
Which training film company did he co-found in 1972?
Video Arts
Which iconic 1970s sit-com did he co-write and star in?
Fawlty Towers
What was the name of the character he played in that series?
Basil Fawlty
He appeared in several series of Sez Les, with which comedian?
Les Dawson
Which Amnesty International benefit concerts did he co-found?
The Secret Policeman's Ball
In which film did he play Reg, a centurion and 1st wise man?
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Which legendary hero did he play in the 1981 film Time Bandits?
Robin Hood
With which psychiatrist did he do-write two books in the 1980s?
Robin Skynner
In which 1985 western film did he play Sheriff John Langston?
Silverado
In which 1986 film did he play an headmaster in a rush?
Clockwise
What was the name of his character in A Fish Called Wanda?
Archie Leach
He gave the eulogy at the 1989 funeral of which Python?
Graham Chapman
Many cast members from A Fish Called Wanda reunited for which film?
Fierce Creatures
In 1999 he declined which UK political party’s offer of a peerage?
The Liberal Democrats
He was listed in the credits of which film as ‘R’?
The World Is Not Enough
Which character did he play in two of the Harry Potter films?
Nearly Headless Nick
Which animal has a species, discovered in 1990, formally described as a species in 2005, and designated critically endangered, named after him?
Lemur
overtired
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Level 84
Jun 13, 2023
Great quiz. Could add a bit more time maybe.
Ian1979
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Level 71
Jun 13, 2023
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I think you are right, and I have added a few minutes on top of the default four minutes.
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