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John Cleese

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Comedian · Actor

John Cleese

English comedian and actor (born 1939)

John Cleese is 87 years old, born on October 27, 1939 in Weston-super-Mare.

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Born
October 27, 1939, Weston-super-Mare
Age
87
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Comedian, Actor

Official links: Official website (johncleese.com) · Instagram · X · Wikipedia

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John’s birthday, by the numbers

  • John Cleese was born on a Friday.
  • John Cleese has been alive for about 31,786 days.
  • Their 35,000-day milestone falls on August 24, 2035.
  • Their next birthday, turning 88, is on a Wednesday.
  • Next milestone: John Cleese turns 90 on October 27, 2029, in 2 years and 11 months. More milestone birthdays
  • John Cleese is younger than 160 and older than 6,686 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: April 27. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • John Cleese belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

Age gaps

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Tina TurnerSinger · November 26, 1939F. Murray AbrahamActor · October 24, 1939Richard KielActor · September 13, 1939Vladimir MenshovFilm director · September 17, 1939Paul HoganActor · October 8, 1939Jane AlexanderActor · October 28, 1939

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Frequently asked questions

How old is John Cleese?

John Cleese is 87 years old, born on October 27, 1939 in Weston-super-Mare.

What is John Cleese’s zodiac sign?

Scorpio, born October 27.

Does John Cleese have an official website?

Yes: johncleese.com.