Connie Booth

Connie Booth

84 · Born: Dec 2, 1940

Personal Details

BornDec 2, 1940 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Spouse
  • John Lahr

    ( Aug 19, 2000 to May 10, 2025 )
  • John Cleese

    ( Feb 20, 1968 to Aug 1, 1978 )

Biography

Connie Booth's life story commences on December 2, 1940, in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, where she first took her initial breath. As a multifaceted individual, she has excelled in both acting and writing, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Her impressive repertoire includes iconic films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, released in 1975, as well as the critically acclaimed television series Fawlty Towers, also from 1975. Moreover, her talent has been showcased in Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different, a 1971 film that has stood the test of time. Connie Booth's personal life has been just as fascinating, with her marriage to renowned author and critic John Lahr, which took place on August 19, 2000. Prior to this union, she was married to the inimitable John Cleese, a partnership that undoubtedly played a significant role in her creative journey.

Career

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2017
A Good Day to Die, Hoka Hey
A Good Day to Die, Hoka Hey as Polly Sherman (archive footage)
{"id":58562,"title":"Leon the Pig Farmer","year":"1993","character":"Yvonne Chadwick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/leon-the-pig-farmer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58562.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58562.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Leon the Pig Farmer
Leon the Pig Farmer as Yvonne Chadwick
{"id":23035,"title":"American Friends","year":"1991","character":"Caroline Hartley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23035.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
American Friends
American Friends as Caroline Hartley
{"id":173087,"title":"Smack and Thistle","year":"1991","character":"Ms Kane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/smack-and-thistle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173087.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173087.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":93531,"title":"Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python","year":"1989","character":"Various roles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/parrot-sketch-not-included-twenty-years-of-monty-python","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93531.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":60516,"title":"Hawks","year":"1988","character":"Nurse Javis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hawks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60516.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60516.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Hawks
Hawks as Nurse Javis
{"id":7218,"title":"High Spirits","year":"1988","character":"Marge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-spirits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pnncncetrc00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pnncncetrc00.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":61464,"title":"The Return of Sherlock Holmes","year":"1987","character":"Violet Morstan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-sherlock-holmes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61464.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61464.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":8457,"title":"84 Charing Cross Road","year":"1987","character":"The Lady from Delaware","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/84-charing-cross-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8457.jpg"},"released":1}
84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road as The Lady from Delaware
{"id":10037,"title":"Bergerac","year":1987,"character":"Monica McLeod","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bergerac","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10037.jpg"},"released":1}
Bergerac
Bergerac as Monica McLeod
{"id":173188,"title":"Past Caring","year":"1986","character":"Linda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/past-caring","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173188.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":204557,"title":"American Playhouse","year":"1986","character":"Belle Stark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-playhouse-1986-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204557.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204557.jpg"},"released":1}
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Belle Stark
{"id":62880,"title":"Nairobi Affair","year":"1984","character":"Mrs. Gardner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nairobi-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62880.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Nairobi Affair
Nairobi Affair as Mrs. Gardner
{"id":63093,"title":"The Hound of the Baskervilles","year":"1983","character":"Laura Lyons","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63093.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63093.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":161361,"title":"The Deadly Game","year":"1982","character":"Helen Trapp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-deadly-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161361.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
The Deadly Game
The Deadly Game as Helen Trapp
{"id":162568,"title":"Little Lord Fauntleroy","year":"1980","character":"Mrs. Errol","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-lord-fauntleroy-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162568.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":162886,"title":"Why Didn't They Ask Evans?","year":"1980","character":"Sylva Bassington-ffrench","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/why-didnt-they-ask-evans-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162886.jpg"},"released":1}
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? as Sylva Bassington-ffrench
{"id":81291,"title":"The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It","year":"1977","character":"Mrs. Hudson \/ Francine Moriarty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-strange-case-of-the-end-of-civilization-as-we-know-it","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81291.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81291.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
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{"id":10414,"title":"Monty Python and the Holy Grail","year":"1975","character":"The Witch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monty-python-and-the-holy-grail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6kv9kcj5co40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6kv9kcj5co40.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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Play for Today
Play for Today as Lee-Ann Good
{"id":164588,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1975","character":"Ginny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1975-4","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164588.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164588.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":987,"title":"Fawlty Towers","year":1975,"character":"Polly Sherman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fawlty-towers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_987.jpg"},"released":1}
Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers as Polly Sherman
{"id":204765,"title":"Is This a Record?","year":"1973","character":"Various","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/is-this-a-record","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204765.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204765.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":17630,"title":"And Now for Something Completely Different","year":"1971","character":"Best Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-now-for-something-completely-different","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qunso2h5k4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qunso2h5k4g.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":94406,"title":"David Frost Presents","year":"1969","character":"Various","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/david-frost-presents","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94406.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94406.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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{"id":232835,"title":"Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fawlty-towers-50-years-of-laughs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_232835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_232835.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":148636,"title":"Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fawlty-towers-re-opened","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148636.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148636.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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{"id":151939,"title":"Fawlty Towers Revisited","year":"2005","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fawlty-towers-revisited","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151939.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151939.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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1975
Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers as Creator