Deadly Dirk also known as The Roman Soldier Leader is a recurring character in Monty Python's Life of Brian and was played by John Cleese. He is the centurion and leader of the Roman soldiers and is in charge of putting criminals on the cross during crucifixion. He hunted down anyone who hated Romans like Brian and The People's Front of Judea. He was a worker for Pontius Pilate but was not his favourite because he accidentally called his best friend Biggus Dickus' name "silly". Deadly Dirk was also educated but lacking in common sense as when he caught Brian graffitiing "Romanes Eunt Domus" around the building, he corrected him and punished him by making him write the correct phrase "Romani Ite Domum" 100 times around the building.