Terry Gilliam
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Brazil
as Smoking Man (uncredited)
1985
Life of Brian
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
1979
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
as Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
1975
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as Various Roles
1983
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
as Self
1974
Lost in La Mancha
as Self - Writer & Director
2002
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'
as Self
1996
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
as Various Roles
1982
Spies Like Us
as Dr. Imhaus
1985
And Now for Something Completely Different
as Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
1971
Life Of Brian Screenplay
as Man Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer
2008
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as Various Characters
2006
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
as Self
2004
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
as Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
2010
Breakfast with Hunter
as Self
2003
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
as Self
2009
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
as Self
2010
The Secret Life of Brian
as Self
2007
Jupiter Ascending
as Seal and Signet Minister
2015
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
as Self
1976
TV Appearances
Monty Python's Flying Circus
as Various
1969
The One Show
as Self - Guest
2006
Monty Python's Personal Best
as Self / Various Characters
2006
Do Not Adjust Your Set
1967
The South Bank Show
as Self
1978
HypaSpace
as Self
2002
The Secret Policeman's Ball
as Self
1976
Late Night with David Letterman
as Self
1982
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
1986
Trigger Happy TV
as Self
2000
The Frank Skinner Show
as Self
1995
Movie Connections
as Self
2007