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