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