John Cleese biography
John Cleese is an English comedian and actor (born 1939), born on 27 October 1939 in Weston-super-Mare.
John Cleese's screen career began in 1968 with Interlude.
John Cleese has appeared in 67 films and 1 television or streaming title.
The most recent films are This Mortal Coil (2026), The Palace (2023), The Martini Shot (2023).
Honours include Rose d'Or, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Born
- 27 October 1939 (age 87)
- Birthplace
- Weston-super-Mare
- Work
- Actor, Television actor, Film actor, Comedian, Voice actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1961 to present
- Awards
- Rose d'Or
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- honorary doctorate
John Cleese filmography
67 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | This Mortal Coil | English | ||
| 2023 | The Palace | English | ||
| 2023 | The Martini Shot | English | ||
| 2021 | Clifford the Big Red Dog | English | ||
| 2020 | The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee | |||
| 2019 | Assholes: A Theory | English | ||
| 2014 | Spud 3: Learning to Fly | English | ||
| 2014 | Monty Python: The Meaning of Live | English | ||
| 2012 | God Loves Caviar | Greek | ||
| 2011 | The Big Year | English | ||
| 2011 | Beethoven's Christmas Adventure | English | ||
| 2010 | Spud | English | ||
| 2009 | The Pink Panther 2 | English | ||
| 2009 | Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut) | English | ||
| 2008 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | English | ||
| 2006 | Charlotte's Web | English | ||
| 2006 | Man About Town | English | ||
| 2006 | L'entente cordiale | French | ||
| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days | English | ||
| 2004 | Wine for the Confused | English | ||
| 2003 | George of the Jungle 2 | English | ||
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | English | ||
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | English | ||
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash | English | ||
| 2002 | Scorched | English |
Show all 67 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pinocchio | Italian | ||
| 2002 | Die Another Day | English | ||
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | English | ||
| 2001 | Rat Race | English | ||
| 2001 | The Human Face | English | ||
| 2000 | Isn't She Great | English | ||
| 2000 | Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big | English | ||
| 1999 | The World Is Not Enough | English | ||
| 1999 | The Out-of-Towners | English | ||
| 1998 | Parting Shots | English | ||
| 1997 | George of the Jungle | English | ||
| 1997 | Fierce Creatures | English | ||
| 1996 | The Wind in the Willows | English | ||
| 1994 | Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book | English | ||
| 1994 | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein | English | ||
| 1993 | Splitting Heirs | English | ||
| 1990 | Life of Python | English | ||
| 1990 | Bullseye! | English | ||
| 1989 | The Big Picture | English | ||
| 1989 | Erik the Viking | English | ||
| 1988 | A Fish Called Wanda | English | ||
| 1988 | True Stories: Peace in Our Time? | English | ||
| 1986 | Clockwise | English | ||
| 1985 | Silverado | English | ||
| 1983 | Yellowbeard | English | ||
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | English | ||
| 1982 | The Secret Policeman's Other Ball | English | ||
| 1982 | Privates on Parade | English | ||
| 1982 | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl | English | ||
| 1981 | Time Bandits | English | ||
| 1981 | The Great Muppet Caper | English | ||
| 1980 | The Taming of the Shrew | English | ||
| 1979 | Monty Python’s Life of Brian | English | ||
| 1977 | The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It | English | ||
| 1975 | Monty Python and the Holy Grail | English | ||
| 1974 | Romance with a Double Bass | English | ||
| 1971 | And Now for Something Completely Different | English | ||
| 1970 | The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | English | ||
| 1969 | The Best House in London | English | ||
| 1969 | The Magic Christian | English | ||
| 1968 | Interlude | English | ||
| 1968 | How to Irritate People | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Communist Quiz sketch |