American-born British actor and filmmaker Terry Gilliam, known for his work with the Monty Python comedy troupe, has directed 13 feature films and five short films, and written for several additional films and television series. He received the 1988 BAFTA Award along with other Monty Python members for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, and in 2009 received the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement.
Filmography
| Year | Title | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | ||
| 1975 | Monty Python and the Holy Grail | Yes | Yes | No | Co-directed with Terry Jones |
| 1977 | Jabberwocky | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1981 | Time Bandits | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1985 | Brazil | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1991 | The Fisher King | Yes | No | No | |
| 1995 | 12 Monkeys | Yes | No | No | |
| 1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm | Yes | No | No | |
| Tideland | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | The Zero Theorem | Yes | No | No | |
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | Yes | Yes | No |
Writer or producer only
| Year | Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | Producer | Notes | ||
| 1971 | And Now for Something Completely Different | Yes | No | Also director of the animated segments |
| 1979 | Monty Python's Life of Brian | Yes | No | |
| 1982 | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl | Yes | No | Concert film |
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | Yes | No | Also director of the animation sequence |
| 2005 | The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes | No | Yes |
Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Actor | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Miracle of Flight | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1979 | Story Time | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Narrator (voice only) |
| 1983 | The Crimson Permanent Assurance | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Workman (uncredited cameo) |
| 2010 | The Legend of Hallowdega | Yes | No | No | Yes | Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited) |
| 2011 | The Wholly Family | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Television
| Year | Title | Writer | Actor | Other functions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Do Not Adjust Your Set | Yes | No | Additional writing material |
| Marty | Yes | Yes | ||
| Broaden Your Mind | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1969–1974 | Monty Python's Flying Circus | Yes | Yes | Animator |
Advertisements
- MTV "Boogeyman" (1987)
- Secret Tournament (2002)
- The Rematch (2002)
Acting roles
| Year | Title | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Role | Note | ||
| 1969–1974 | Monty Python's Flying Circus | Various roles | 44 episodes |
| 1971 | And Now for Something Completely Different | ||
| 1972 | Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus | Television film | |
| 1975 | Monty Python and the Holy Grail | ||
| 1977 | Jabberwocky | Man with Rock | Cameo |
| 1979 | Monty Python's Life of Brian | Various roles | |
| 1982 | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl | Concert film | |
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | ||
| 1985 | Brazil | Smoking Man at Shangri-La Towers | Uncredited cameo |
| Spies Like Us | Dr. Imhaus | ||
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Irritating Singer Inside Fish | Uncredited cameo |
| 1996 | Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail | Various roles (voice) | Video game |
| 1997 | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | ||
| 2006 | Locked Out | Fake Baby | Cameo |
| 2010 | Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) | Not an Individual/Mexican/Mountie | Concert film |
| 2011 | "The Monster of Nix" | The Ranger (voice) | Short film |
| 2012 | I Rec U | Dr. Therieux | |
| A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman |
Various roles (voice) | ||
| The Unfinished Swan | The King (voice) | Video game | |
| 2013 | 9 Month Stretch | Charles Meatson | Cameo |
| 2014 | Monty Python Live (Mostly) | Various roles | Concert film |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Seal and Signet Minister | Cameo |
| Absolutely Anything | Nasty Alien (voice) | ||
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | Giant 2 (voice) | Cameo |
| 2020 | Bye Bye Morons | The Hunter | Cameo |
See also
References
- "Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema in 1988". BAFTA.org. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- "Gilliam to get Bafta fellowship". BBC News. February 3, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- Catsoulis, Jeannette (17 November 2006). "Film in Review: The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- Gilliam, Terry (May 16, 2013). "Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- "Interview: Terry Gilliam On Rewriting 'Don Quixote,' His Role In 'Jupiter Ascending' & Lacking Diplomacy |, The Playlist". Blogs.indiewire.com. February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
External links
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