Connie Booth

Connie Booth

85 · Born: Dec 2, 1940

Personal Details

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

    ( Aug 19, 2000 to Dec 7, 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

2017
A Good Day to Die, Hoka Hey
A Good Day to Die, Hoka Hey as Polly Sherman (archive footage)
1995
The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers as Jackie March
1993
Leon the Pig Farmer
Leon the Pig Farmer as Yvonne Chadwick
1991
American Friends
American Friends as Caroline Hartley
1988
Hawks
Hawks as Nurse Javis
1987
84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road as The Lady from Delaware
1986
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Belle Stark
1984
Nairobi Affair
Nairobi Affair as Mrs. Gardner
1982
The Deadly Game
The Deadly Game as Helen Trapp
1980
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? as Sylva Bassington-ffrench
Play for Today
Play for Today as Lee-Ann Good
Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers as Polly Sherman
1973
1969
1975
Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers as Creator