Monty

Comedians like Monty Python legend and former Masked Singer contestant Eric Idle are always good for making a splash on the internet. Sometimes those efforts are harmless, like that time Idle didn’t recognize his EPCOT attraction co-star. However, the story we’re about to dig into is much more serious, and very much a heartbreaker. As Idle has made some serious accusations that have kicked up drama with the surviving members of Monty Python, John Cleese himself has made some remarks that later needed some clarification.…

To borrow a phrase from Paddy Chayefsky, Eric Idle is mad as hell, and he’s not going to take it anymore. The founding member of Monty Python, 80, has taken to X in recent days to clear the air on a number of matters regarding the legendary British troupe — whose catalog (four seasons of Monty Python’s Flying Circus plus five feature films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Monty Python’s Life of Brian) have elevated them to “Beatles of comedy” status. (Idle, it’s worth noting, is also the mind…

The recent loss of Tom Wilkinson is still felt throughout the world today. An actor in films such as Batman Begins and The Full Monty, Wilkinson’s sudden passing has naturally inspired many fans, friends, and co-stars to share their best tributes to the man’s legacy. With George Clooney, Scott Derrickson, and others doing just that, the rich tapestry of this acting powerhouse’s life has become all the richer, even in this bittersweet period of remembrance.Mr. Clooney’s thoughts, provided in a statement reported by THR,…

Tom Wilkinson, the two-time Oscar-nominated British actor, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75, his family announced, as reported by The Hill. He was an actor best remembered for his supporting roles in the suspense films Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom. Also read: Year Ender 2023, Bachelor Nation's couple who still swear on forever Tom Wilkinson was best known for his roles in The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)(Chris…

Oscar-nominated British actor Tom Wilkinson, internationally known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Batman Begins” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died. He was 75. The BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning film, television and stage star died Saturday at home in London of undisclosed causes, his publicist told The Times. His wife, fellow actor Diana Hardcastle Wilkinson, and family were with him at the time of his passing. A powerhouse character actor known for bringing versatility, biting intelligence, humor…

(CNN) — Tom Wilkinson, two-time Oscar-nominated actor from films including “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Full Monty” and “Michael Clayton,” has died. He was reportedly 75. The news was confirmed by Wilkinson’s publicist Nancy Seltzer, who shared a statement with CNN. “It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him,” the statement read. “The family asks for privacy at this time.” No cause of death was immediately available.…

Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for his BAFTA-winning role in The Full Monty and Oscar-nominated turns in Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom, has died at the age of 75. Wilkinson died “suddenly” at home on Saturday, according to statement from the actor’s family, who were with him when he died as was his wife. “The family asks for privacy at this time,” the statement continued. Wilkinson was nominated for six BAFTA awards over the course of his career, winning best performance by an actor in a…

A titan of character acting, British actor Tom Wilkinson is someone you definitely recognize. Through roles in everything from The Full Monty to Batman Begins, the spectrum of the man's talents were well realized throughout his resume as a performer. That legacy now shines in a bittersweet light, as he's been reported dead at the age of 75.No cause of death has been reported at this time, though going by the details in as statement from Wilkinson's agent, it does not appear to have been expected. As reported by the BBC,…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeBritish Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, best known for his role in The Full Monty, has died aged 75, his family have announced.He played the character Gerald Arthur Cooper in the 1997 comedy, which tells the story of a group of six unemployed steelworkers from Sheffield on their journey to set up an all-male striptease act.For his role in the film, he received the BAFTA for Best…

Abhishek ‘Monty’ Agarwal, aged 33, became the youngest owner of a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class in India. As the founder of Purple Style Labs, one of India’s largest fashion houses, Abhishek took delivery of the flagship luxury saloon in Mumbai. Photos of the moment were shared by celebrity photographer Viral Bhayani. Abhishek’s Maybach S 680 bears a Bharat registration plate, which allows for seamless travel throughout the states of India without the need to change the registration plate. The car also features some…