Ian MacNaughton

Born: 1925-12-30

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

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Edward Ian Macnaughton (30 December 1925 – 10 December 2002) was a Scottish former actor-turned-television producer/director, best known for his work with the Monty Python team. He was born and brought up in Glasgow, educated at Strathallan School, and died in a car accident in Munich.

Serving as both director and producer of Monty Python's Flying Circus, MacNaughton also directed the team's first film, And Now For Something Completely Different and their German special, Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus.

In 1979, he made the short movie Le Pétomane about farting artist Joseph Pujol, starring Leonard Rossiter.

He also was the producer of Spike Milligan's Q, which was a big influence on the Monty Python team.

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Known For

Lawrence of Arabia
And Now for Something Completely Different
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
X: The Unknown
The Silent Enemy
Ghost Chase
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
The Bridal Path
Laxdale Hall
The Safecracker

Top Movie Credits

Lawrence of Arabia Michael George Hartley (uncredited)
X: The Unknown Pvt. Haggis
The Silent Enemy Admiralty Sentry
Ghost Chase Frederick McCloud
Laxdale Hall Constable Jock