Terry Gilliam
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
Nov 22, 1940 (85 years old)
Place of Birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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.
Known For
| 2026 | Le cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoirSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2024 | Uma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent WarriorSelf (archive) - director | |
| 2022 | Reel BritanniaSelf | |
| 2021 | Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!Self | |
| 2021 | Monty Python's Best Bits CelebratedSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | |
| 2021 | Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2020 | Fellini of the SpiritsSelf | |
| 2020 | Bye Bye MoronsLe chasseur publicité | |
| 2019 | An Accidental StudioSelf | |
| 2019 | Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy GrailsSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2019 | He Dreams of GiantsHimself | |
| 2018 | Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian BorowczykSelf | |
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don QuixoteGiant #2 (Voice) | |
| 2017 | Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked JukeboxSelf | |
| 2017 | Cinéma… par Albert DupontelSelf | |
| 2017 | Plankton SalesmenSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2016 | Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds StoryHimself | |
| 2016 | Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an IconHimself | |
| 2016 | Gaga for Dada: The Original Art RebelsHimself | |
| 2016 | Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White DrawingsHimself | |
| 2016 | The Dada PrincipleSelf | |
| 2015 | Jupiter AscendingSeal and Signet Minister | |
| 2015 | Absolutely AnythingNasty Alien (voice) | |
| 2015 | Film Adventurer Karel ZemanSelf | |
| 2015 | A Grand Night In: The Story of AardmanSelf - Director and Animator | |
| 2015 | I REC UDr. Therieux | |
| 2015 | Sean Connery: In His Own WordsSelf | |
| 2014 | Monty Python Live (Mostly)Self, others | |
| 2014 | Monty Python: The Meaning of LiveSelf | |
| 2014 | Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather SimilarSelf | |
| 2014 | The KumarsSelf | |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf | |
| 2014 | Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)Self (archive footage) | |
| 2013 | Münchhausen - Die Geschichte einer LügeHimself | |
| 2013 | 9 Month StretchCharlie Meatson | |
| 2013 | The Meaning of Monty PythonSelf | |
| 2012 | A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham ChapmanVarious (voice) | |
| 2012 | Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects TitanSelf | |
| 2012 | Anatomy of a LiarSelf | |
| 2012 | The Cricklewood GreatsHimself | |
| 2012 | For No Good ReasonSelf | |
| 2012 | Ken Russell: A Bit of a DevilSelf - Director | |
| 2012 | Magical Mystery Tour RevisitedSelf | |
| 2012 | Evening UrgantSelf | |
| 2011 | The Monster of NixThe Ranger (Voice) | |
| 2011 | Adventures in Plymptoons!Self | |
| 2011 | George Harrison: Living in the Material WorldSelf | |
| 2010 | Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie | |
| 2010 | Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)Self | |
| 2010 | The Legend of HallowdegaSenior Citizen in Photo (uncredited) | |
| 2010 | Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall | |
| 2010 | Dante Ferretti: Production DesignerSelf | |
| 2010 | Sodankylä ForeverSelf | |
| 2010 | Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical ReleaseSelf | |
| 2010 | In Confidence | |
| 2009 | Heath Ledger: A TributeSelf | |
| 2009 | Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)Self | |
| 2008 | Life Of Brian ScreenplayMan Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer | |
| 2008 | Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand VoicesHimself | |
| 2008 | Monty Python: Before the Flying CircusSelf | |
| 2008 | What Is Brazil?Self | |
| 2008 | Monty Python Conquers AmericaSelf | |
| 2008 | The Madness and Misadventures of MunchausenSelf - Director & Writer | |
| 2007 | The Secret Life of BrianSelf | |
| 2007 | Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920Himself | |
| 2007 | What the Pythons Did Next...Self (archive footage) | |
| 2007 | The Making of 'Tideland'Self | |
| 2007 | Movie ConnectionsSelf | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton ShowSelf | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestVarious Characters | |
| 2006 | Locked OutLe faux bébé | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal BestVarious Characters | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal BestVarious Characters | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal BestVarious Characters | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal BestVarious Characters | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal BestVarious Characters | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal BestVarious Characters | |
| 2006 | The One ShowSelf - Guest | |
| 2006 | Monty Python's Personal BestSelf / Various Characters | |
| 2005 | Getting GilliamSelf | |
| 2005 | The Roots of Monty PythonSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to LifeSelf | |
| 2005 | The Visual Magic of the Brothers GrimmHimself | |
| 2004 | Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?Self | |
| 2004 | The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1Self (archive footage) | |
| 2004 | The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2Self (archive footage) | |
| 2004 | The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3Self (archive footage) | |
| 2003 | Breakfast with HunterSelf | |
| 2003 | The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'Self | |
| 2003 | Hunter Goes to HollywoodHimself | |
| 2002 | Lost in La ManchaSelf - Writer & Director | |
| 2002 | Forever EalingSelf | |
| 2002 | Chris on ChrisSelf | |
| 2002 | HypaSpaceSelf | |
| 2000 | The Life of PythonSelf | |
| 2000 | Trigger Happy TVSelf | |
| 1999 | The Monty Python StorySelf | |
| 1999 | Monty Python: From Spam to SpermSelf | |
| 1999 | Monty Python: 30th Anniversary SketchesSelf | |
| 1998 | Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las VegasSelf | |
| 1998 | Monty Python: Live at AspenSelf | |
| 1997 | RubySelf | |
| 1997 | Classic AlbumsSelf | |
| 1996 | The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'Self | |
| 1996 | The Battle of Brazil: A Video HistorySelf | |
| 1995 | The Frank Skinner ShowSelf | |
| 1995 | The Last Machine | |
| 1994 | Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy WonderSelf | |
| 1994 | Philip K Dick: A Day in the AfterlifeSelf - Interviewee | |
| 1990 | Life of PythonSelf / Various Roles | |
| 1989 | Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty PythonSelf / Various Characters | |
| 1989 | The Movie Life of GeorgeSelf | |
| 1989 | Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 DaysSelf | |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron MunchausenIrritating Singer Inside Fish (uncredited) | |
| 1986 | Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam | |
| 1986 | Omnibus Presents Comic Relief | |
| 1985 | BrazilSmoking Man (uncredited) | |
| 1985 | Spies Like UsDr. Imhaus | |
| 1985 | Friday People | |
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeVarious Roles | |
| 1983 | The Crimson Permanent AssuranceWindow Cleaner (uncredited) | |
| 1982 | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlVarious Roles | |
| 1982 | Late Night with David LettermanSelf | |
| 1982 | Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest | |
| 1979 | Life of BrianMan Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee | |
| 1979 | The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979Self | |
| 1979 | StorytimeNarrator | |
| 1979 | Friday Night, Saturday Morning | |
| 1978 | CinématonN°601 | |
| 1978 | The South Bank ShowSelf | |
| 1977 | JabberwockyMan with Rock | |
| 1976 | Pleasure at Her Majesty'sSelf | |
| 1976 | The Secret Policeman's BallSelf | |
| 1975 | Monty Python and the Holy GrailPatsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand | |
| 1975 | Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf | |
| 1974 | Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location ReportSelf | |
| 1974 | Miracle of FlightVoice | |
| 1974 | The Do-It-Yourself Film Animation ShowTerry Gilliam | |
| 1973 | Monty Python In The Netherlands | |
| 1971 | And Now for Something Completely DifferentSelf-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs | |
| 1971 | Euroshow '71: May Day SpecialVarious (as Montypython Flyingcircus) | |
| 1969 | Monty Python's Flying CircusVarious | |
| 1968 | We Have Ways Of Making You LaughLive Cartoonist | |
| 1967 | Do Not Adjust Your Set | |
| - | The Debra Hill StorySelf | |
| - | The Philosophers' Football MatchI. Kant | |
| - | TITOLI DI CODA - VIDEODROMETerry Gilliam |
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusProducer | |
| 2005 | The Piano Tuner of EarthquakesExecutive Producer | |
| 1981 | Time BanditsProducer | |
| 1974 | Miracle of FlightProducer |
| 2018 | Benvenuto CelliniStage Director | |
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don QuixoteDirector | |
| 2015 | Benvenuto CelliniStage Director | |
| 2013 | The Zero TheoremDirector | |
| 2011 | The Wholly FamilyDirector | |
| 2010 | Arcade Fire: UNSTAGEDDirector | |
| 2010 | The Legend of HallowdegaDirector | |
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusDirector | |
| 2005 | The Brothers GrimmDirector | |
| 2005 | TidelandDirector | |
| 2005 | Le court des grandsDirector | |
| 1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las VegasDirector | |
| 1995 | Twelve MonkeysDirector | |
| 1991 | The Fisher KingDirector | |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron MunchausenDirector | |
| 1985 | BrazilDirector | |
| 1983 | The Crimson Permanent AssuranceDirector | |
| 1981 | Time BanditsDirector | |
| 1979 | StorytimeDirector | |
| 1977 | JabberwockyDirector | |
| 1975 | Monty Python and the Holy GrailDirector | |
| 1974 | Miracle of FlightDirector |
| 2026 | Short cuts : L'Armée des 12 singes de Terry GilliamOriginal Film Writer | |
| 2024 | Time BanditsCharacters | |
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don QuixoteScreenplay | |
| 2014 | Monty Python Live (Mostly)Writer | |
| 2011 | The Wholly FamilyWriter | |
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusScreenplay | |
| 2008 | Life Of Brian ScreenplayScreenplay | |
| 2005 | The Brothers GrimmScreenplay | |
| 2005 | TidelandScreenplay | |
| 1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las VegasScreenplay | |
| 1989 | Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty PythonWriter | |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron MunchausenScreenplay | |
| 1985 | BrazilScreenplay | |
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeScreenplay | |
| 1983 | The Crimson Permanent AssuranceScreenplay | |
| 1982 | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlWriter | |
| 1981 | Time BanditsWriter | |
| 1979 | Life of BrianScreenplay | |
| 1977 | JabberwockyScreenplay | |
| 1975 | Monty Python and the Holy GrailWriter | |
| 1974 | Miracle of FlightWriter | |
| 1971 | And Now for Something Completely DifferentScreenplay | |
| 1969 | Monty Python's Flying CircusWriter | |
| - | Eric Idle Exploits Monty PythonWriter |