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Terry Gilliam
American born-British filmmaker, comedian, and actor (born 1940)
Terry Gilliam biography
Terry Gilliam is an American born-British filmmaker, comedian, and actor (born 1940), born on 22 November 1940 in Minneapolis.
Terry Gilliam's screen career began in 1968 with Marty.
Terry Gilliam has appeared in 45 films and 6 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Amok (2022), Bye Bye Morons (2020), The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018).
Terry Gilliam is best known for 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Honours include Officer of Arts and Letters, European Film Award for Best Short Film and Winsor McCay Award.
- Born
- 22 November 1940 (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis
- Work
- Film director, Screenwriter, Comedian, Animator, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1968 to present
- Known for
- 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
- Awards
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- European Film Award for Best Short Film
- Winsor McCay Award
- European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Inkpot Award
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Terry Gilliam filmography
45 films and 6 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Amok | |||
| 2020 | Bye Bye Morons | The Hunter | Cameo | |
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | |||
| 2016 | Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story | |||
| 2015 | Film Adventurer Karel Zeman | Czech | ||
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Seal and Signet Minister | Cameo | |
| 2015 | Absolutely Anything | Nasty Alien (voice) | ||
| 2013 | Neuf mois ferme | French | ||
| 2013 | The Zero Theorem | |||
| 2013 | 9 Month Stretch | Charles Meatson | Cameo | |
| 2012 | For No Good Reason | English | ||
| 2012 | The Unfinished Swan | The King (voice) | Video game | |
| 2012 | I Rec U | Dr. Therieux | ||
| 2011 | Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan | |||
| 2011 | George Harrison: Living in the Material World | English | ||
| 2011 | The Wholly Family | |||
| 2011 | The Monster of Nix | The Ranger (voice) | Short film | |
| 2010 | Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) | Not an Individual/Mexican/Mountie | Concert film | |
| 2010 | The Legend of Hallowdega | |||
| 2009 | Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut) | English | ||
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | |||
| 2006 | Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him)? | English | ||
| 2006 | Locked Out | Fake Baby | Cameo | |
| 2005 | Getting Gilliam | English | ||
| 2005 | Tideland |
Show all 45 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes | |||
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm | |||
| 2002 | Lost in La Mancha | English | ||
| 1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | |||
| 1995 | 12 Monkeys | |||
| 1991 | The Fisher King | |||
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | |||
| 1985 | Brazil | |||
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Dr. Imhaus | ||
| 1983 | The Crimson Permanent Assurance | |||
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | Also director of the animation sequence | ||
| 1982 | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl | Concert film | ||
| 1981 | Time Bandits | |||
| 1979 | Monty Python's Life of Brian | |||
| 1979 | Story Time | |||
| 1978 | Cinématon | |||
| 1977 | Jabberwocky | |||
| 1975 | Monty Python and the Holy Grail | Co-directed with Terry Jones | ||
| 1974 | Miracle of Flight | |||
| 1971 | And Now for Something Completely Different | Also director of the animated segments |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Time Bandits | Based on his film of the same name. | ||
| 2015 | 12 Monkeys | Based on his film of the same name. | ||
| 1969 | Monty Python's Flying Circus | Also animator | ||
| 1968 | Marty | |||
| 1968 | Do Not Adjust Your Set | Additional writing material | ||
| 1968 | Broaden Your Mind |