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Terry Gilliam

Terrence Vance "Terry" Gilliam 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


Aliases
  • Terrence Vance Gilliam
English français

Life of Brian

1979
as Crucifee

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 / Gorrilla Hand

Absolutely Anything

2015
as Nasty Alien (voice)

Euroshow '71: May Day Special

1971
as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)

He Dreams of Giants

2020
as Terry Gilliam

Hunter Goes to Hollywood

2003
as Terry Gilliam

Getting Gilliam

2005
as Himself

What Is Brazil?

1985
as Himself

Life of Python

1990
as Self / Various Roles

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971
as Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs

Spies Like Us

1985
as Dr. Imhaus

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014
as Himself, others

Fellini degli spiriti

2020
as Terry Gilliam

9 mois ferme

2013
as Charles Meatson "famous man-eater"

An Accidental Studio

2019
as Self - Monty Python

Lost in La Mancha

2002
as Himself - Writer & Director

Forever Ealing

2002
as Self - Interviewee

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

2018
as Giant #2 (Voice)

The Monster of Nix

2011
as The Ranger

Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels

2016
as Self - Director & Animator

Anatomy of a Liar

2012
as Himself

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

2010
as Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie

Director

Movie 12 Monkeys 1995
Movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1975
Movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 1998
Movie The Brothers Grimm 2005
Movie Monty Python's The Meaning of Life 1983
Movie Brazil 1985
Movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 2009
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Meaning of Life
1983
Movie The Fisher King 1991
Movie Time Bandits 1981
Movie Tideland 2005
Movie The Zero Theorem 2013
Movie The Legend of Hallowdega 2010
Movie The Crimson Permanent Assurance 1983
Movie The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 1988
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Jabberwocky
1977
Movie The Man Who Killed Don Quixote 2018
Movie Miracle of Flight 1975
Movie Le court des grands 2005
Movie Mr. Vertigo
Movie The Wholly Family 2011
Movie Jabberwocky 1977
Movie Storytime 1968

Writer

Movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1975
Movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 1998
Movie Life of Brian 1979
Movie The Brothers Grimm 2005
Movie Monty Python's The Meaning of Life 1983
Movie Brazil 1985
Movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 2009
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The All-England Summarise Proust Competition
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Fliegender Zirkus - 1
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The War Against Pornography
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Ant, an Introduction
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Live from the Grill-o-Mat
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
How to Recognise Different Parts of the Body
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
A Book at Bedtime
1973
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
It's the Arts
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Royal Episode 13
1970
Movie And Now for Something Completely Different 1971
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Parrot Sketch Not Included
1989
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Grandstand (or: The British Showbiz Awards)
1973
Movie Monty Python Live (Mostly) 2014
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Sex and Violence
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Spanish Inquisition
1970
Movie Monty Python: Parrot Sketch Not Included 1989
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Naked Ant
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Python Night
1999
Movie Time Bandits 1981
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Salad Days
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Whicker's World
1972
Movie Tideland 2005
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
It's a Living
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Golden Age of Ballooning
1974
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Oh, You're No Fun Anymore
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Cycling Tour
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Untitled
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
How to Recognise Different Types of Trees from Quite a Long Way Away
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Michael Ellis
1974
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Intermission
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Scott of the Antarctic
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Déjà Vu
1970
Movie The Crimson Permanent Assurance 1983
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Nude Organist
1972
Movie The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 1988
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Full Frontal Nudity
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Light Entertainment War
1974
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Attila the Hun Show
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Owl-Stretching Time
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Money Programme
1972
Movie The Man Who Killed Don Quixote 2018
Movie Miracle of Flight 1975
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Hamlet
1974
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Blood, Devastation, Death, War and Horror
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
How Not to Be Seen
1970
Movie Mr. Vertigo
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Buzz Aldrin Show
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Mr. Neutron
1974
Movie The Wholly Family 2011
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
E. Henry Thripshaw's Disease
1972
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Archaeology Today
1970
Movie Jabberwocky 1977
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Goes to the Bathroom
1969
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
'Face the Press'
1970
Movie Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1982
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Party Political Broadcast
1974
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Spam
1970
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Dennis Moore
1973
Episode Die kultigsten Filme aller Zeiten
Monty Python’s Der Sinn des Lebens
2023

Producer

Movie Time Bandits 1981
Movie 1884: Yesterday's Future
Movie Miracle of Flight 1975
Movie The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes 2005

Crew

Movie The White Circus

Guest Star

Episode The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Liam Neeson, Terry Gilliam, Tim McGraw
2014
Episode The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Drew Barrymore, Lily Collins, Terry Gilliam, Best Coast
2019
Episode Monty Python: (Almost) The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
2009
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
Episode The Colbert Report
Terry Gilliam
2014
Episode Late Night With David Letterman
Show #0003
1982
Episode The Kumars
James Corden, Terry Gilliam, Twiggy and Ash King
2014
Episode The Dick Cavett Show
Terry Gilliam
1991
Episode Hollywood's Best Film Directors
Terry Gilliam
1970
Episode Robin Williams: Comic Genius
The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1992
Episode Film
New Year's Eve, Dreams Of A Life. Another Earth, Puss In Boots
2011
Episode In Confidence
Terry Gilliam
2012
Episode BBC Four Goes Conceptual
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels
2016
Episode BBC Documentaries
Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The BBC Lawyer's Cut
2009
Episode Monty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live
2014
Episode The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Chris Evans, Monty Python, LunchMoney Lewis
2015
Episode Comedy Connections
Monty Python's Flying Circus
2005
Episode UR Documentary
Unknown
2014
Episode Charlie Rose
Mike Morrell/Terry Gilliam
2014
Episode Durch die Nacht mit...
Terry Gilliam und John Landis – Göttliche Geschichtenerzähler
2012
Episode Arena (1975)
The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour: Part 1 - Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
2012
Episode BBC Documentaries
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2014
Episode Arena (1975)
The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour: Part 2 - The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour
2012
Episode Fame In The Frame
Terry Gilliam
1970