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John Cleese (b. 1939) is a popular British comedian who was once a member of the famed Monty Python troupe. He is also well-known for his starring role in the TV series Fawlty Towers, and for writing and costarring in the film A Fish Called Wanda. His more recent works have included Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third as the King, The Pink Panther 2, and Charlie's Angels.

In 1977, he was the featured guest star in The Muppet Show episode 223, which he also co-wrote.

Cleese also had a cameo appearance in the 1981 film The Great Muppet Caper, as the bewildered home owner Neville.

In 1997, he supplied the voice of An Ape Named Ape for the Creature Shop production George of the Jungle.

Cleese also performed "Grizzled sergeant" in the 2004 film Around the World in 80 Days, which included visual effects by the Creature Shop.

Cleese as Neville in The Great Muppet Caper.

Kermit, Jim Henson, and John Cleese on the set of The Muppet Show.

John wearing his Kermit watch in BBC2's "Python Night".

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