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 January 13, 1942) is a talented British-American actress and comedian. She is especially famous for her funny performances with the comedy group Monty Python.

Early Life and Growing Up

Carol Cleveland was born in East Sheen, a part of London, England. When she was young, she moved to the United States with her mother and stepfather. Her stepfather was in the U.S. Air Force.

She grew up in different cities in the U.S., including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lubbock, Texas; and Pasadena, California. In Pasadena, she went to John Marshall Junior High School and Pasadena High School.

Even as a teenager, Carol was recognized for her looks. She was named Miss California Navy. At age 15, she appeared as Miss Teen Queen in MAD Magazine. She was also featured as Miss Teen in Dig magazine in August 1958.

In 1960, Carol and her family moved back to London. There, she studied acting at the famous Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Carol Cleveland's Career

Carol Cleveland began her career as a stage actress and a model. She appeared in several TV shows and movies. Some of these included The Persuaders!, The Saint, and The Avengers.

Soon, she started appearing in comedy shows for the BBC. These included popular programs like The Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise. She also worked with the famous comedian Spike Milligan.

Working with Monty Python

Carol's great comedy skills caught the eye of the people making Monty Python's Flying Circus. This was a very popular and groundbreaking comedy show. She became a regular part of the cast.

Carol appeared in 30 of the 45 episodes of the TV series. She was also in all four Monty Python movies. Her roles often involved playing various characters, usually the only woman in many sketches.

After Monty Python, Carol continued to work on many projects related to the group. She was part of the Concert for George, a tribute to George Harrison. She also appeared in Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy), a comedy oratorio. Carol has also been in many documentaries about the history of Monty Python. One of these was Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut).

Other Acting Roles

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

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

Movies and TV Shows

Carol Cleveland has had many roles in both movies and television. Here are some of her film and TV appearances:

Movies

Television Shows

See also

In Spanish: Carol Cleveland para niños