Terry Gilliam
Directing
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.
Born: November 22, 1940
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Known For
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The five surviving Pythons pay homage to the late, great Graham Chapman in this retrospective of his best work with the legendary comedy troupe.
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
On January 22, 2008, the entertainment world was rocked by news that one of its brightest young stars had unexpectedly died. This film is a commemorative special dedicated to the life and works of this complex and unique talent who died before his time.
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from 5 October 1969 to 11 January 1970. Memorable moments include: 'The 127th Upperclass Twit of the Year Competition from Hurlingham Park'; 'Bicycle Repair Man'; 'Vicious Gangs of Old Ladies - the Layabouts in Lace'; 'The Man with Three Buttocks'; 'The Lumberjack Song'; 'Vocational Guidance Councillor'; and 'The Joke That Kills People'. Oh, and a sketch about a dead parrot.
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'It's in the Mind'; 'The New Cooker Sketch'; 'Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition'; and 'The Ministry for Silly Walks'. Originally Broadcast from 15 September to 22 December 1970
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a collection of rarely-seen Monty Python moments from the BBC archives, following the group’s encounters with ‘Auntie’ over the past 50 years.
Reel Britannia
Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
This programme tells the story behind the conception, recording and release of this groundbreaking album. By use of interviews, musical demonstration, performance, archive footage and returning to the multi tracks with Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers we discover how Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention created the album with the help of legendary African- American producer Tom Wilson.
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. From his lavish home, Jones discusses how he conceived Monty Python as a showcase for his own considerable talents, how he reluctantly let the other members join and that 'Monty Python' is an anagram of 'Terry Jones'. Several sketches are personally (and often inaccurately) introduced by Jones.
Monty Python's Flying Circus
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman
A look at the life, work and importance of Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman (1910-89), a genius of world cinema, a wizard of special effects, revealing his sources of inspiration and his revolutionary filming techniques.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive) - director
as Self
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
as Le chasseur publicité
as Self
as Himself
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Giant #2 (Voice)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self - Director and Animator
as Dr. Therieux
as Self
as Nasty Alien (voice)
as Seal and Signet Minister
as Self (archive footage)
as Self, others
as Self
as Charlie Meatson
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Himself
as Self - Director
as The Ranger (Voice)
as Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)
as Self
as Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self - Director & Writer
as Man Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self - Guest
as Le faux bébé
as Various Characters
as Various Characters
as Various Characters
as Various Characters
as Various Characters
as Various Characters
as Self / Various Characters
as Various Characters
as Himself
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self - Writer & Director
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self - Interviewee
as Self / Various Roles
as Self / Various Characters
as Self
as Irritating Singer Inside Fish (uncredited)
as Dr. Imhaus
as Smoking Man (uncredited)
as Various Roles
as Window Cleaner (uncredited)
as Various Roles
as Narrator
as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
as N°601
as Self
as Man with Rock
as Self
as Self
as Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
as Self
as Terry Gilliam
as Voice
as Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
as Various
as Terry Gilliam