John Cleese
Monty Python comedian; 2 black book numbers (page 11); no allegations
British comedian, actor, and writer (Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, A Fish Called Wanda) listed in Epstein's black book on page 11 with 2 phone numbers. The entry appears under 'John Alice Fay Cleese.' Cleese's name appeared among a broad range of British cultural figures in the black book, many of whose contacts were collected through Ghislaine Maxwell's London social network. Cleese has acknowledged his listing, and in a 2026 social media post referencing the Epstein files, he commented on the broader political implications. No testimony from any accuser has placed Cleese at Epstein's properties or events.
No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against him, and he does not appear in flight logs.
John Cleese appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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