Michael Palin

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Michael Palin's achievements span comedy, film, and travel. His BAFTA Fellowship in 2013 recognized a lifetime of contribution to television. He was knighted in 2019, a rare honour for a comedian. His travel documentaries have won multiple awards and created a lasting impact on tourism in the regions he visits. The "Palin effect" is a testament to his influence as a presenter.

AwardsPalin won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for A Fish Called Wanda (1988). He received a BAFTA Special Award in 2005 and the BAFTA Fellowship in 2013. His travel series Himalaya with Michael Palin won the Royal Television Society Best Presenter Award and a TRIC Award. The accompanying book won the British Book Award for Best TV and Film Book of the Year.

Honours & Distinctions

Knight Bachelor

Queen Elizabeth II·2019

Knighted for services to entertainment, charity, and travel.

BAFTA Fellowship

British Academy of Film and Television Arts·2013

Highest honour from BAFTA for lifetime achievement.

President of the Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society·2009

Served as president from 2009 to 2012.