Michael Palin is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter. Palin's involvement in the 1968 comic documentary How to Irritate People led to his membership in Monty Python, through which he appeared in Monty Python's Flying Circus. He appeared in films such as A Fish Called Wanda, The Death of Stalin, and wrote and produced The Missionary. He also appeared in the series Vanity Fair and has presented travel programs including Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin.