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Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Directing·1940·120 films

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.

As Director

As Actor

Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending (2015)Seal and Signet Minister
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
Life of Brian
Life of Brian (1979)Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Brazil
Brazil (1985)Smoking Man (uncredited)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)Various Roles
Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything (2015)Nasty Alien (voice)
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)Giant #2 (Voice)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)Irritating Singer Inside Fish (uncredited)
Bye Bye Morons
Bye Bye Morons (2020)Le chasseur publicité
Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us (1985)Dr. Imhaus
9 Month Stretch
9 Month Stretch (2013)Charlie Meatson
And Now for Something Completely Different
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky (1977)Man with Rock
Lost in La Mancha
Lost in La Mancha (2002)Self - Writer & Director
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)Various Roles
Locked Out
Locked Out (2006)Le faux bébé
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)Window Cleaner (uncredited)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)Self, others
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012)Various (voice)
The Secret Life of Brian
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)Self
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010)Self
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)Self
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman (2015)Self - Director and Animator
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys' (1996)Self
Storytime
Storytime (1979)Narrator
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live (2014)Self
Miracle of Flight
Miracle of Flight (1974)Voice
For No Good Reason
For No Good Reason (2012)Self
Breakfast with Hunter
Breakfast with Hunter (2003)Self
I REC U
I REC U (2015)Dr. Therieux
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)Self / Various Characters
Fellini of the Spirits
Fellini of the Spirits (2020)Self
What Is Brazil?
What Is Brazil? (2008)Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)Self
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (2008)Himself
He Dreams of Giants
He Dreams of Giants (2019)Self
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman (2015)Self
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979)Self
An Accidental Studio
An Accidental Studio (2019)Self
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life (2005)Self
The Monster of Nix
The Monster of Nix (2011)The Ranger (Voice)
Getting Gilliam
Getting Gilliam (2005)Self
The Legend of Hallowdega
The Legend of Hallowdega (2010)Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)
Cinématon
Cinématon (1978)N°601
Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)Self
Uma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent Warrior
Uma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent Warrior (2024)Self (archive) - director
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History (1996)Self
The Meaning of Monty Python
The Meaning of Monty Python (2013)Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)Self
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox (2017)Self
Forever Ealing
Forever Ealing (2002)Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (2008)Self - Director & Writer
Life of Python
Life of Python (1990)Self / Various Roles
Hunter Goes to Hollywood
Hunter Goes to Hollywood (2003)Himself
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! (2021)Self
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
Heath Ledger: A Tribute (2009)Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004)Self
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder (1994)Self
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976)Self
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife (1994)Self - Interviewee
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer (2010)Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best (2006)Various Characters
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm (2005)Himself
Le cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoir
Le cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoir (2026)Self (archive footage)
Monty Python Conquers America
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003)Self
Anatomy of a Liar
Anatomy of a Liar (2012)Self
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings (2016)Himself
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014)Self
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Sean Connery: In His Own Words (2015)Self
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974)Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)Various Characters
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil (2012)Self - Director
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019)Self (archive footage)
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Monty Python In The Netherlands (1973)
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk (2018)Self
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971)Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006)Various Characters
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004)Self (archive footage)
The Cricklewood Greats
The Cricklewood Greats (2012)Himself
The Dada Principle
The Dada Principle (2016)Self
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels (2016)Himself
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006)Various Characters
Plankton Salesmen
Plankton Salesmen (2017)Self (archive footage)
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999)Self
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
The Roots of Monty Python
The Roots of Monty Python (2005)Self (archive footage)
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited (2012)Self
The Movie Life of George
The Movie Life of George (1989)Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth  (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release (2010)Self
The Life of Python
The Life of Python (2000)Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best (2006)Various Characters
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004)Self (archive footage)
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall (2010)
What the Pythons Did Next...
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)Self (archive footage)
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches (1999)Self
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon (2016)Himself
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)Various Characters
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920 (2007)Himself
Chris on Chris
Chris on Chris (2002)Self
Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel
Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel (2017)Self
The Monty Python Story
The Monty Python Story (1999)Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006)Various Characters
Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam
Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam (1986)
TITOLI DI CODA - VIDEODROME
TITOLI DI CODA - VIDEODROMETerry Gilliam

As Writer