Terry Gilliam
Directing
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
Directing22
movieBenvenuto Cellini
2018
Stage Director
movieBenvenuto Cellini
2015
Stage Director
movieThe Zero Theorem
2013
Director
movieThe Wholly Family
2011
Director
movieArcade Fire: UNSTAGED
2010
Director
movieLe court des grands
2005
Director
movieTideland
2005
Director
movieThe Brothers Grimm
2005
Director
movieTwelve Monkeys
1995
Director
movieThe Fisher King
1991
Director
movieBrazil
1985
Director
movieTime Bandits
1981
Director
movieStorytime
1979
Director
movieJabberwocky
1977
Director
movieMiracle of Flight
1974
Director
Acting148
movieLe cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoir
2026
Self (archive footage)
movieUma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent Warrior
2024
Self (archive) - director
movieMonty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieBye Bye Morons
2020
Le chasseur publicité
moviePython at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Man Who Killed Don Quixote
2018
Giant #2 (Voice)
moviePlankton Salesmen
2017
Self (archive footage)
movieA Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
2015
Self - Director and Animator
movieI REC U
2015
Dr. Therieux
movieAbsolutely Anything
2015
Nasty Alien (voice)
movieJupiter Ascending
2015
Seal and Signet Minister
tvMonty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieMonty Python Live (Mostly)
2014
Self, others
movie9 Month Stretch
2013
Charlie Meatson
movieKen Russell: A Bit of a Devil
2012
Self - Director
movieThe Monster of Nix
2011
The Ranger (Voice)
movieThe Legend of Hallowdega
2010
Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)
movieNot the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010
Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
movieThe Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
2008
Self - Director & Writer
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008
Man Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer
movieWhat the Pythons Did Next...
2007
Self (archive footage)
tvThe One Show
2006
Self - Guest
movieLocked Out
2006
Le faux bébé
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
movieMonty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
tvMonty Python's Personal Best
2006
Self / Various Characters
movieThe Roots of Monty Python
2005
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004
Self (archive footage)
movieLost in La Mancha
2002
Self - Writer & Director
tvRuby
1997
Self
moviePhilip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
1994
Self - Interviewee
movieLife of Python
1990
Self / Various Roles
movieParrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989
Self / Various Characters
movieThe Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
Irritating Singer Inside Fish (uncredited)
movieSpies Like Us
1985
Dr. Imhaus
movieBrazil
1985
Smoking Man (uncredited)
movieMonty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
Various Roles
movieThe Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983
Window Cleaner (uncredited)
movieMonty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
Various Roles
tvLate Night with David Letterman
1982
Self / Self - Guest
movieStorytime
1979
Narrator
movieLife of Brian
1979
Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
movieCinématon
1978
N°601
movieJabberwocky
1977
Man with Rock
movieMonty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand
tvThe Do-It-Yourself Film Animation Show
1974
Terry Gilliam
tvMonty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
1972
Various Characters
movieAnd Now for Something Completely Different
1971
Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs
movieEuroshow '71: May Day Special
1971
Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
movieTITOLI DI CODA - VIDEODROME
Terry Gilliam
Writing23
movieShort cuts : L'Armée des 12 singes de Terry Gilliam
2026
Original Film Writer
tvTime Bandits
2024
Characters
movieThe Man Who Killed Don Quixote
2018
Screenplay
movieTideland
2005
Screenplay
movieFear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
Screenplay
movieBrazil
1985
Screenplay
movieThe Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983
Screenplay
movieTime Bandits
1981
Writer
movieLife of Brian
1979
Screenplay
movieJabberwocky
1977
Screenplay
Production4
movieThe Piano Tuner of Earthquakes
2005
Executive Producer
movieTime Bandits
1981
Producer
movieMiracle of Flight
1974
Producer
Art3
movieHappy Birthday
2019
Art Designer
movieThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
2009
Art Direction
movieLife of Brian
1979
Production Design
