Terry Gilliam
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Terrence Vance "Terry" Gilliam (born November 22, 1940) is an American-British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Subsequent to his early work with the Pythons, Gilliam became known for directing fantasy and sci-fi films, including "Time Bandits" (1981), "Brazil" (1985), "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1988), "The Fisher King" (1991), "12 Monkeys" (1995), "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998) and "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" (2009). He is the only Python not born in Britain; he took British citizenship in 1968.
Known for
Credits
Jupiter Ascending (2015)
as Seal and Signet Minister
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
as Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
Brazil (1985)
as Smoking Man (uncredited)
Life of Brian (1979)
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Absolutely Anything (2015)
as Nasty Alien (voice)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
as Irritating Singer Inside Fish (uncredited)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
as Various Roles
Spies Like Us (1985)
as Dr. Imhaus
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)
as Giant #2 (Voice)
Bye Bye Morons (2020)
as Le chasseur publicité
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
as Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
Jabberwocky (1977)
as Man with Rock
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012)
as Various (voice)
Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel (2017)
as Self
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
as Various Roles
Le cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoir (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
9 Month Stretch (2013)
as Charlie Meatson
The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman (2026)
as Himself
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
as Self, others
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life (2005)
as Self
Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971)
as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (2008)
as Self - Director & Writer
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)
as Self
Uma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent Warrior (2024)
as Self (archive) - director
Lost in La Mancha (2002)
as Self - Writer & Director
Forever Ealing (2002)
as Self
For No Good Reason (2012)
as Self
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman (2015)
as Self - Director and Animator
Locked Out (2006)
as Le faux bébé
Plankton Salesmen (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Heath Ledger: A Tribute (2009)
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
What Is Brazil? (2008)
as Self
Fellini of the Spirits (2020)
as Self
Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011)
as Self
An Accidental Studio (2019)
as Self
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Breakfast with Hunter (2003)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
as Self
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Life of Python (1990)
as Self / Various Roles
The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)
as Window Cleaner (uncredited)
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
as Self
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)
as Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live (2014)
as Self
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014)
as Self
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010)
as Self
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979)
as Self
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (2008)
as Himself
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys' (1996)
as Self
Sean Connery: In His Own Words (2015)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974)
as Self
Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976)
as Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)
as Self
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman (2015)
as Self
The Cricklewood Greats (2012)
as Himself
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder (1994)
as Self
The Dada Principle (2016)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004)
as Self
Cinématon (1978)
as N°601
The Roots of Monty Python (2005)
as Self (archive footage)
The Movie Life of George (1989)
as Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003)
as Self
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer (2010)
as Self
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
as Self / Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
He Dreams of Giants (2019)
as Self
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited (2012)
as Self
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920 (2007)
as Himself
The Legend of Hallowdega (2010)
as Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)
Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
as Self
Anatomy of a Liar (2012)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
TITOLI DI CODA - VIDEODROME (—)
as Terry Gilliam
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
The Monty Python Story (1999)
as Self
The Philosophers' Football Match (1972)
as I. Kant
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
The Meaning of Monty Python (2013)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Getting Gilliam (2005)
as Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999)
as Self
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox (2017)
as Self
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels (2016)
as Himself
The Life of Python (2000)
as Self
The Debra Hill Story (—)
as Self
The Monster of Nix (2011)
as The Ranger (Voice)
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches (1999)
as Self
Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008)
as Man Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer
The Making of 'Tideland' (2007)
as Self
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall (2010)
Actor
Hunter Goes to Hollywood (2003)
as Himself
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)
as Self - Interviewee
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk (2018)
as Self
My National Gallery, London (2024)
as Self
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings (2016)
as Himself
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release (2010)
as Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! (2021)
as Self
Miracle of Flight (1974)
as Voice
I REC U (2015)
as Dr. Therieux
Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story (2016)
as Himself
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon (2016)
as Himself
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil (2012)
as Self - Director
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm (2005)
as Himself
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History (1996)
as Self
Storytime (1979)
as Narrator
Chris on Chris (2002)
as Self
Münchhausen - Die Geschichte einer Lüge (2013)
as Himself
Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam (1986)
Actor
Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian” (1978)
as Self