- Source of Wealth: Television
- Age: 76
- Birth Place: Broomhill, Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Height: 5′ 10½” (1.79 m)
- Marital Status: Married (Helen Gibbins)
- Full Name: Michael Edward Palin
- Nationality: English
- Date of Birth: May 5, 1943
- Ethnicity: English
- Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Writer, Television Presenter
- Education: Oxford University
- Children: 3 (William, Rachel, Thomas)
He is best associated with shows like Ken Dodd Show, Do Not Adjust Your Set, and The Frost Report. A well-known travel writer and documentarian, his passion for writing led him to visit various impressive places including The Sahara Desert, North and South Poles, Eastern Europe, Brazil and the Himalayas.
As an actor, he appeared in the film A Fish Called Wanda which won him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Michael Palin was born on May 5, 1943. He currently lives with his wife Helen Gibbins, whom he married in 1966.