Carol Cleveland

Carol Cleveland (born Carol Gillian Frances on 13 January 1942) is an American-English actor, comedian, dancer, and model. She is particularly known for her work with Monty Python.

Early life Born in East Sheen, London, she moved to the United States with her mother and U.S. Air Force stepfather at an early age. She was brought up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lubbock, Texas; and later Pasadena, California, where she attended John Marshall Junior High School and Pasadena High School. She is a former Miss California Navy and appeared as Miss Teen Queen in MAD Magazine at age 15. Cleveland was Miss Teen in the August 1958 issue of Dig magazine.

Cleveland returned with her family to London in 1960, and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Career A stage actress and model, Carol Cleveland appeared in the UK premiere of Henze's Boulevard Solitude at Sadler's Wells Theatre in June 1962. On screen she was in The Persuaders!, in The Saint as a secretary, as a lover of Peter Wyngarde's character in The Avengers TV series episode "A Touch of Brimstone" (1966), and in other TV shows and films. She was in BBC comedy productions, including The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise, and various Spike Milligan programmes.

Monty Python Her comedy acting skills brought her to the attention of the production team of Monty Python's Flying Circus. She appeared in 32 of the 45 episodes in the series, plus all four Monty Python movies. Cleveland has contributed to many post-Python projects including the Concert for George

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1963 The Cracksman Pirate uncredited1963 Strictly for the Birds Sandra 1964 The Americanization of Emily Army Driver uncredited1965 The Pleasure Girls Ella 1967 A Countess from Hong Kong Nurse 1967 Mister Ten Per Cent Hat Check Girl 1967 In Saigon Some May Live Girl 1968 Salt and Pepper Club Hostess 1968 The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom Bra Model 1969 If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium Travel Agent 1969 The Adding Machine Judy 1969 Moon Zero Two Hostess 1970 Every Home Should Have One Suzy 1971 And Now for Something Completely Different Various 1974 Vampira Jane 1974 All I Want Is You... and You... and You... Eli Hartford 1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail Zoot / Dingo 1975 The Return of the Pink Panther Swimming Pool Diver 1977 The Brute Diane's Agent 1979 Monty Python's Life of Brian Mrs. Gregory 1982 Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Various 1983 Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Various 1983 Funny Money Delphine 1986 Half Moon Street American Wife 1995 Annie: A Royal Adventure! Miss Hannigan 2007 Too Much Too Young June 2010 Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) Various 2012 A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman Various 2013 The Sweeter Side of Life Edna 2013 The Search for Simon Irene Jones 2019 The Rizen: Possession The Ancient One 2021 Alice, Through the Looking Queen Elizabeth II

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