Carol Cleveland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carol Cleveland
Carol Cleveland in 2009
Born	(1942-01-13) 13 January 1942 (age 83) East Sheen, London, England
Years active	1960–present
Spouse(s)	Peter Brett ​ ​ (m. 1971; div. 1983)​

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

Early Life and Beginnings

Carol Cleveland was born in East Sheen, London. When she was young, she moved to the United States with her mother and stepfather. She grew up in different cities like Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lubbock, Texas; and Pasadena, California.

While in Pasadena, she went to John Marshall Junior High School and Pasadena High School. She was even named Miss California Navy. At age 15, she appeared as Miss Teen Queen in MAD Magazine. She was also Miss Teen in Dig magazine in August 1958. In 1960, Carol returned to London with her family. She then studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

A Career in Comedy and Acting

Carol Cleveland started her career as a stage actress and model. She appeared in several TV shows and films. These included The Persuaders!, The Saint, and The Avengers. She also worked on many BBC comedy shows. Some of these were The Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise. She also worked with the famous comedian Spike Milligan.

Working with Monty Python

Carol's talent for comedy acting caught the eye of the team behind Monty Python's Flying Circus. This was a very popular and funny TV show. She appeared in 30 of the 45 episodes of the series. She was also in all four Monty Python movies.

Her roles often involved playing various female characters in the group's silly sketches. She was known for being the main female performer in their shows. After Monty Python, Carol continued to work on many projects related to the group. These included the Concert for George and Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy). She has also been in many documentaries about the history of Monty Python. One of these was Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut).

Other Notable Work

In 1972, Splendor magazine voted Carol Cleveland number three on their list of "100 Most Beautiful Entertainers."

In 1986, Carol played an American TV journalist in the show Only Fools and Horses. This was in an episode called "The Miracle of Peckham". Later, in 1995, she had a small part in a sketch on Fist of Fun. This was a BBC comedy show. More recently, in 2022, she appeared in an episode of First Dates.

Film Appearances

Carol Cleveland has acted in many films throughout her career. Here are some of them:

Television Appearances

Carol Cleveland has also been in many television shows. Here is a list of some of her TV roles:

See also

In Spanish: Carol Cleveland para niños