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)
Plankton Salesmen (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
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
Jabberwocky (1977)
as Man with Rock
Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel (2017)
as Self
Bye Bye Morons (2020)
as Le chasseur publicité
Spies Like Us (1985)
as Dr. Imhaus
Le cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoir (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)
as Giant #2 (Voice)
Heath Ledger: A Tribute (2009)
as Self
9 Month Stretch (2013)
as Charlie Meatson
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
as Self, others
The Making of 'Tideland' (2007)
as Self
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
as Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)
as Self
Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971)
as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
An Accidental Studio (2019)
as Self
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)
as Self
Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011)
as Self
The Movie Life of George (1989)
as Self
For No Good Reason (2012)
as Self
Forever Ealing (2002)
as Self
Cinématon (1978)
as N°601
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Hunter Goes to Hollywood (2003)
as Himself
Breakfast with Hunter (2003)
as Self
Lost in La Mancha (2002)
as Self - Writer & Director
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
My National Gallery, London (2024)
as Self
Locked Out (2006)
as Le faux bébé
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012)
as Various (voice)
Fellini of the Spirits (2020)
as Self
Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008)
as Man Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer
The Roots of Monty Python (2005)
as Self (archive footage)
Anatomy of a Liar (2012)
as Self
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life (2005)
as Self
He Dreams of Giants (2019)
as Self
Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976)
as Self
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys' (1996)
as Self
Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
as Self
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
as Various Roles
The Dada Principle (2016)
as Self
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman (2015)
as Self - Director and Animator
The Legend of Hallowdega (2010)
as Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Life of Python (1990)
as Self / Various Roles
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010)
as Self
The Life of Python (2000)
as Self
The Monty Python Story (1999)
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
What Is Brazil? (2008)
as Self
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014)
as Self
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
as Self
Miracle of Flight (1974)
as Voice
The Monster of Nix (2011)
as The Ranger (Voice)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
as Self / Various Characters
Getting Gilliam (2005)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Sean Connery: In His Own Words (2015)
as Self
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer (2010)
as Self
The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)
as Window Cleaner (uncredited)
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman (2015)
as Self
The Debra Hill Story (—)
as Self
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited (2012)
as Self
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall (2010)
Actor
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (2008)
as Himself
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm (2005)
as Himself
Chris on Chris (2002)
as Self
The Cricklewood Greats (2012)
as Himself
The Meaning of Monty Python (2013)
as Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004)
as Self
Storytime (1979)
as Narrator
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk (2018)
as Self
TITOLI DI CODA - VIDEODROME (—)
as Terry Gilliam
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)
as Self - Interviewee
I REC U (2015)
as Dr. Therieux
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder (1994)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
The Philosophers' Football Match (1972)
as I. Kant
Monty Python In The Netherlands (1973)
Actor
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Uma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent Warrior (2024)
as Self (archive) - director
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release (2010)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil (2012)
as Self - Director
Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam (1986)
Actor
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (2008)
as Self - Director & Writer
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches (1999)
as Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)
as Self
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels (2016)
as Himself
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999)
as Self
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! (2021)
as Self
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox (2017)
as Self
Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story (2016)
as Himself
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979)
as Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003)
as Self
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920 (2007)
as Himself
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings (2016)
as Himself
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974)
as Self
Münchhausen - Die Geschichte einer Lüge (2013)
as Himself
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History (1996)
as Self
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon (2016)
as Himself