The Colonel (Monty Python)
| The Colonel | |
|---|---|
 Graham Chapman in character as The Colonel | |
First appearance | |
Last appearance | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1982 |
| Portrayed by | Graham Chapman |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Army colonel |
| Affiliation | British Army |
| Nationality | British |
The Colonel is a recurring fictional character from the British television series Monty Python's Flying Circus, played by Graham Chapman. He acts as a "straight man", staying serious despite the absurdity of the show, often stopping the sketches to denounce them for being "too silly" and demanding something else to be shown.