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Terry Gilliam

Directing Born Nov 22, 1940 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 24 credits

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.

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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

Monty Python's Flying Circus

as Various

Golden Kamuy

as Seal and Signet Minister

Full filmography

  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
  • The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
  • The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Film '72 (1971) as Self
  • Omnibus (1967)
  • The South Bank Show (1978) as Self
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self
  • Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) as Various
  • Life of Brian (1979) as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
  • Jupiter Ascending (2015) as Seal and Signet Minister
  • The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) as Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
  • George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011) as Self
  • Absolutely Anything (2015) as Nasty Alien (voice)
  • Brazil (1985) as Smoking Man (uncredited)
  • Evening Urgant (2012) as Self
  • The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
  • Ruby (1997) as Self
  • HypaSpace (2002) as Self
  • Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) as Various Roles
  • Spies Like Us (1985) as Dr. Imhaus