John Cleese
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'Planet 51' is a science fiction ode For families...of course there are the zombies, the soulless minions who are held up by the military, prompted by mad scientist Professor Kipple (John Cleese), as examples of what will become of victims of the alien astronaut's mind control. It's all the... In this article: Planet 51, Justin Long, War of the Worlds, U.S.A., B-movie, Oxygen, Dwayne Johnson, Star Wars, and Gary Oldman |
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thestar.com | 20 hours ago
Planet 51: Beware of the astronaut alien
...residents live an idyllic existence on 'Planet 51.' Animated. With the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long and John Cleese. Directed by Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad and Marcos Martinez. 91 minutes. At major theatres. PG Lost...
In this article: Planet 51, I'm a Mac Justin Long, Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Candy bar, and Jorge Blanco
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International Herald Tribune - Culture | 22 hours ago
Movie Review 'Planet 51': A Misunderstood Alien, but Not as Smart as E.T.
...zombies, they believe it. Leading the charge against Chuck and Rover are General Grawl (Gary Oldman) and his ally Professor Kipple (John Cleese), a mad scientist spouting outlandish nonsense who is intent on extracting the astronaut's brain...
In this article: Planet 51, Shrek, Dwayne Johnson, Justin Long, Jorge Blanco, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Gary Oldman
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New York Post | 22 hours ago
The atmosphere's all wrong
...which skitters around collecting rocks and failing to be as endearing as Wall-E. Led by a paranoid Dr. Mengele-like scientist (John Cleese) and an equally hostile general (Gary Oldman), the green men threaten to crack open Chuck's brain...
In this article: Jessica Biel, Justin Long, The Terminator, Dog, Polyurethane, and The Saturday Evening Post
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Baltimore Sun | 1 day ago
Back to the '50s, in a bad way
...Jessica Biel, Justin Long and cast mates seem to take their cue from the Ward Cleaver school of parental droning. Even vocal gymnast John Cleese sounds neutered as a partly mad alien scientist. Lacking any real cleverness - why is it...
In this article: Planet 51, Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Singin' in the Rain, McCarthyism, Derivative, and Ilion Animation Studios
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Denver Post Entertainment | 1 day ago
Review: Planet 51 puts a spin on Hollywood's alien tradition
...Joe Stillman, who wrote "Shrek." It was beautifully animated in Spain and uses the voice talents of Jessica Biel, Seann William Scott and John Cleese. It's perfectly pleasant as kiddie entertainment, although wall-to- wall with pop...
In this article: Planet 51, Hollywood, Rover, Dwayne Johnson, Justin Long, Dog, and Gary Oldman
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The Salt Lake Tribune | 1 day ago
5-minute movie reviews: 'The Blind Side,' 'Planet 51'
...brain-eating monster, is weakly conceived and doesn't sustain a feature-length movie. The remaining voice cast (led by Justin Long and Jessica Biel) is dishwater-dull, with the only laughs coming from John Cleese's paranoia-inducing scientist.
In this article: Michael Oher, Planet 51, Sandra Bullock, Xenophobia, and NCAA
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South Bend Tribune | 1 day ago
'Planet 51' could use a humor invasion
..."Planet 51," which opens today at area theaters. 'Planet 51' Stars the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, John Cleese and Jessica Biel. An Ilion film directed by Jorge Blanco, with Javier Abad and Marcos Martinez.
In this article: Planet 51, Dwayne Johnson, Chihuahua, Gary Oldman, Justin Long, Champagne, and Mars rover
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Kansas City Star | 1 day ago
Planet 51'
...astronaut. </p><p>PLANET 51</p><p>2 stars</p><p>Voices: Dwayne Johnson, Justin Long, Jessica Biel, Gary Oldman, Seann William Scott, John Cleese. </p><p>Director: Jorge Blanco. </p><p>Co-directors: Javier Abad, Marcos Martinez.
In this article: Planet 51, Justin Long, Dwayne Johnson, Jorge Blanco, Star Wars, Star Wars, McCarthyism, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Gary Oldman, and Pixar
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San Diego Union-Tribune | 7 days ago
Paying the bills: John Cleese
...comic to hit the road with one-man show Friday, November 13, 2009 at midnight Writer and actor John Cleese says he has a single claim to fame: that he's taller than Dick Cheney. John Cleese When: Wednesday, 8 p.m. Where: Spreckels...
In this article: Monty Python, Eric Idle, Alyce Faye Eichelberger, Cornell University, Graham Chapman, San Diego, and DVD
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The Seattle Times | November 02, 2009
Get ready for a funny - and insightful - night in Seattle with John Cleese
...Monday, November 2, 2009 at 12:11 PM Get ready for a funny - and insightful - night in Seattle with John Cleese British funnyman extraordinaire John Cleese plays Nov. 3 at the Moore Theatre in Seattle. Can it be true? Basil Fawlty, the...
In this article: Seattle, Basil Fawlty, Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, Minister of Silly Walks, British Film Institute, DVD, Mr. Praline, and A Fish Called Wanda
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John Marwood Cleese (IPA: /ˈkliːz/; born 27 October 1939) is an Academy Award-nominated English actor, comedian, writer, film producer and singer, who is known as being a member of Monty Python, a group of comedians responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and for four films; And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. Apart from Monty Python, with his then wife Connie Booth he also co-created, co-wrote and starred in the critically-acclaimed sitcom Fawlty Towers and has also co-starred with Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis and former Python colleague Michael Palin in A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures, and made significant appearances in many films, including two James Bond films, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day, and two Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets.
- Name At Birth:
- John Marwood Cleese
- Birth Date:
- October 27, 1939
- Birthplace:
- Weston-Super-Mare, England
- Spouse:
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- Connie Booth (1968–1978)
- Alyce Faye Eichelberger (1992–2008)
- Barbara Trentham (1981–1990)
- Occupation:
- Actor, comedian, writer, film producer, singer
- Years Active:
- 1967-present
- Influenced By:
- Spike Milligan, The Goons, William Shakespeare
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