Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

  • 83 years old
  • American
  • Actor, director, animator and writer
Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam is an American-born British director, actor, artist, writer, animator and comic who rose to stardom as a member of the Monty Python comedy group, producing the team's unique animations. He has since worked extensively as a feature film director. Born in Minnesota and raised there and in Los Angeles, he took British citizenship in 1968 and renounced his American citizenship in 2006.

Year Production Role
2021 Michael Palin's Memory Palaces Guest
2019 The Graham Norton Show - Series 26
  1. E17 - Robert Downey Jr., Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Terry Gilliam, Sara Bareilles
Guest
2019 Python At 50: Silly Talks And Holy Grails Self (Archive Material)
2019 Monty Python At 50: The Self-Abasement Tapes
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
Self (Archive Material)
2019 I'm Only Joking Self
2018 Michael Palin: A Life On Screen Self (Archive Material)
2017 Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever! - Series 1 Self (Archive Material)
2016 Monty Python Live (Mostly): One Down Five to Go Self
2016 The Roots Of Monty Python Self (Archive Material)
2016 The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: Anarchy Must Be Organised Self
2015 A Grand Night In: The Story Of Aardman Self
2015 Talking Pictures: Great British Comedies Self (Archive Material)
2015 Absolutely Anything Nasty Alien (Voice)
2015 Monty Python's Personal Best
  1. E4 - Terry Gilliam
Writer
2015 Monty Python's Personal Best
  1. E2 - Graham Chapman
  2. E4 - Terry Gilliam
Self
2015 Monty Python's Personal Best
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  1. E1 - Eric Idle
  2. E2 - Graham Chapman
  3. E3 - John Cleese
  4. E4 - Terry Gilliam
  5. E5 - Michael Palin
  6. E6 - Terry Jones
Self (Archive Material)
2014 Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live Self
2014 Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E5 - Episode Five
Self (Archive Material)
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly)
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  1. Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go
Production Designer
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly)
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  1. Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go
Writer
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly)
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  1. Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go
Various
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly) Creator
2014 Monty Python Live (Mostly) Animation
2014 Imagine... Monty Python: And Now For Something Rather Similar Self
2014 The Kumars
  1. E6 - Episode Six
Guest
2013 The Graham Norton Show - Series 14
  1. Special - Monty Python, Anchorman 2, Joan and Jackie Collins, Frank Skinner, Michael Bublé
Guest
2013 The Meaning Of Monty Python Self
2013 A Liar's Autobiography Dr One Across (Voice)
2013 A Liar's Autobiography Pilot (Voice)
2013 A Liar's Autobiography Aleister Crowley (Voice)
2013 A Liar's Autobiography José (Voice)
2013 A Liar's Autobiography Interview Don 2 (Voice)
2012 Cricklewood Greats Self
2012 Monty Python: Almost The Truth
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  1. E1 - Episode I: The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
  2. E2 - Episode II: The Much Funnier Second Episode - Flying Circus Included
  3. E3 - Episode III: And Now, The Sordid Personal Bits
  4. E4 - Episode IV: The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
  5. E5 - Episode V: Lust For Glory!
  6. E6 - Episode VI: Finally! The Last Episode Ever! (For Now...)
Self
2010 Not The Messiah Self
2009 Monty Python's Wonderful World Of Sound Self
2009 He's Not The Messiah, He's A Very Naughty Boy Self
2005 The Unseen... - The Unseen Spike Milligan
  1. The Unseen Spike Milligan
Self
2004 Arena: Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball? Self
1999 It's... The Monty Python Story Self
1989 Parrot Sketch Not Included: 20 Years Of Monty Python Various
1985 Brazil Director
1983 Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life Animation
1983 Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life Writer
1983 Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life Various
1983 Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl Various
1979 Monty Python's Life Of Brian Animation
1979 Monty Python's Life Of Brian Production Designer
1979 Monty Python's Life Of Brian Writer
1979 Monty Python's Life Of Brian Various
1975 Monty Python And The Holy Grail Director
1975 Monty Python And The Holy Grail Writer
1975 Monty Python And The Holy Grail Ensemble Actor
1974 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 4
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  1. E1 - The Golden Age Of Ballooning
  2. E2 - Michael Ellis
  3. E3 - The Light Entertainment War
  4. E4 - Hamlet
  5. E5 - Mr. Neutron
  6. E6 - Party Political Broadcast
Animation
1974 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 4
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  1. E1 - The Golden Age Of Ballooning
  2. E2 - Michael Ellis
  3. E3 - The Light Entertainment War
  4. E4 - Hamlet
  5. E5 - Mr. Neutron
  6. E6 - Party Political Broadcast
Writer
1974 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 4
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  1. E1 - The Golden Age Of Ballooning
  2. E2 - Michael Ellis
  3. E3 - The Light Entertainment War
  4. E4 - Hamlet
  5. E5 - Mr. Neutron
  6. E6 - Party Political Broadcast
Various
1972 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Whicker's World
  2. E2 - Mr. & Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular
  3. E3 - The Money Programme
  4. E4 - Blood, Devastation, Death, War And Horror
  5. E5 - The All-England Summarise Proust Competition
  6. E6 - The War Against Pornography
  7. E7 - Salad Days
  8. E8 - The Cycling Tour
  9. E9 - The Nude Organist
  10. E10 - E. Henry Tripshaw's Disease
  11. E11 - Dennis Moore
  12. E12 - A Book At Bedtime
  13. E13 - Grandstand
Animation
1972 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Whicker's World
  2. E2 - Mr. & Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular
  3. E3 - The Money Programme
  4. E4 - Blood, Devastation, Death, War And Horror
  5. E5 - The All-England Summarise Proust Competition
  6. E6 - The War Against Pornography
  7. E7 - Salad Days
  8. E8 - The Cycling Tour
  9. E9 - The Nude Organist
  10. E10 - E. Henry Tripshaw's Disease
  11. E11 - Dennis Moore
  12. E12 - A Book At Bedtime
  13. E13 - Grandstand
Writer
1972 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 3
View episodes
  1. E1 - Whicker's World
  2. E2 - Mr. & Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular
  3. E3 - The Money Programme
  4. E4 - Blood, Devastation, Death, War And Horror
  5. E5 - The All-England Summarise Proust Competition
  6. E6 - The War Against Pornography
  7. E7 - Salad Days
  8. E8 - The Cycling Tour
  9. E9 - The Nude Organist
  10. E10 - E. Henry Tripshaw's Disease
  11. E11 - Dennis Moore
  12. E12 - A Book At Bedtime
  13. E13 - Grandstand
Various
1971 And Now For Something Completely Different Animation
1971 And Now For Something Completely Different Writer
1971 And Now For Something Completely Different Various
1971 The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
  13. E13 - Episode Thirteen
  14. E14 - Episode Fourteen
Animation
1970 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Face The Press
  2. E2 - The Spanish Inquisition
  3. E3 - Deja Vu
  4. E4 - The Buzz Aldrin Show
  5. E5 - Live From The Grill-o-Mat
  6. E6 - It's A Living
  7. E7 - The Attila The Hun Show
  8. E8 - Archaeology Today
  9. E9 - How To Recognise Different Parts Of The Body
  10. E10 - Scott Of The Antarctic
  11. E11 - How Not To Be Seen
  12. E12 - Spam
  13. E13 - Royal Episode 13
Animation
1970 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Face The Press
  2. E2 - The Spanish Inquisition
  3. E3 - Deja Vu
  4. E4 - The Buzz Aldrin Show
  5. E5 - Live From The Grill-o-Mat
  6. E6 - It's A Living
  7. E7 - The Attila The Hun Show
  8. E8 - Archaeology Today
  9. E9 - How To Recognise Different Parts Of The Body
  10. E10 - Scott Of The Antarctic
  11. E11 - How Not To Be Seen
  12. E12 - Spam
  13. E13 - Royal Episode 13
Writer
1970 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 2
View episodes
  1. E1 - Face The Press
  2. E2 - The Spanish Inquisition
  3. E3 - Deja Vu
  4. E4 - The Buzz Aldrin Show
  5. E5 - Live From The Grill-o-Mat
  6. E6 - It's A Living
  7. E7 - The Attila The Hun Show
  8. E8 - Archaeology Today
  9. E9 - How To Recognise Different Parts Of The Body
  10. E10 - Scott Of The Antarctic
  11. E11 - How Not To Be Seen
  12. E12 - Spam
  13. E13 - Royal Episode 13
Various
1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Whither Canada?
  2. E2 - Sex And Violence
  3. E3 - How To Recognise Different Types Of Trees From Quite A Long Way Away
  4. E4 - Owl Stretching Time
  5. E5 - Man's Crisis Of Identity In The Latter Half Of The Twentieth Century
  6. E6 - It's The Arts
  7. E7 - You're No Fun Anymore
  8. E8 - Full Frontal Nudity
  9. E9 - The Ant, An Introduction
  10. E10 - Untitled
  11. E11 - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Goes To The Bathroom
  12. E12 - The Naked Ant
  13. E13 - Intermission
Animation
1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 1
View episodes
  1. E1 - Whither Canada?
  2. E2 - Sex And Violence
  3. E3 - How To Recognise Different Types Of Trees From Quite A Long Way Away
  4. E4 - Owl Stretching Time
  5. E5 - Man's Crisis Of Identity In The Latter Half Of The Twentieth Century
  6. E6 - It's The Arts
  7. E7 - You're No Fun Anymore
  8. E8 - Full Frontal Nudity
  9. E9 - The Ant, An Introduction
  10. E10 - Untitled
  11. E11 - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Goes To The Bathroom
  12. E12 - The Naked Ant
  13. E13 - Intermission
Writer
1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus - Series 1
View episodes
  1. E1 - Whither Canada?
  2. E2 - Sex And Violence
  3. E3 - How To Recognise Different Types Of Trees From Quite A Long Way Away
  4. E4 - Owl Stretching Time
  5. E5 - Man's Crisis Of Identity In The Latter Half Of The Twentieth Century
  6. E6 - It's The Arts
  7. E7 - You're No Fun Anymore
  8. E8 - Full Frontal Nudity
  9. E9 - The Ant, An Introduction
  10. E10 - Untitled
  11. E11 - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Goes To The Bathroom
  12. E12 - The Naked Ant
  13. E13 - Intermission
Various
1969 Hark At Barker - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
Caricatures

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Terry Gilliam on IMDb

Born
Friday 22nd November 1940 (83 years-old)
Full name
Terrence Vance Gilliam
Member of
Nationality
American
Slapstick Festival Awards 2024
Award for Visual Comedy (Winner)
Chortle Awards 2015
Best DVD (Nominee)
Event of the Year (Winner)
British Comedy Awards 2014
Lifetime Achievement Award (Winner (Monty Python))
Annie Awards 2013
Winsor McCay Award (Winner)
Digital Spy Reader Awards 2009
Movie Legend (Winner)
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1986
Best Original Screenplay (Nominee)
BAFTA Film Awards 1984
Best Short Film (Nominee (The Crimson Permanent Assurance))
BAFTA Television Awards 1973
Best Light Entertainment Performance (Nominee)
Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 1972
Best Light Entertainment (Winner)
BAFTA Television Awards 1970
Best Script (Nominee)

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