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The Complete Career of John Cleese
Episode 628

The Complete Career of John Cleese

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November 17, 202542m 9s

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The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia entry detailing the life and career of John Cleese, the celebrated English actor and comedian. It outlines his early life and education, including his time at Cambridge Footlights and the naming of his family due to his father changing their surname from "Cheese." The article then meticulously charts his professional career, from his pre-Python work to his fundamental role in Monty Python's Flying Circus and his success with the sitcom Fawlty Towers. Furthermore, the entry catalogs his later work in film—including roles in the James Bond and Harry Potter franchises—his political activism and views on "wokeism," and details his personal life, including his multiple marriages and dedication to lemur conservation.