Terry Gilliam
"An iconic presence in film creation, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
85 years
Origin
USA
Active
1967 — Present
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...
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Writer
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Writer
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Director
Life of Brian
Production Design
Brazil
Director
Twelve Monkeys
Director
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Writer
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Screenplay
The Fisher King
Director
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
And Now for Something Completely Different
Screenplay
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
153 Credits found
The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
Executive Producer
2026
Short cuts : L'Armée des 12 singes de Terry Gilliam
Original Film Writer
2026
Le cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoir
Self (archive footage)
2026
Uma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent Warrior
Self (archive) - director
2024
Time Bandits
Characters
2024
My National Gallery, London
Self
2024
Reel Britannia
Self
2022
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Self
2021
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
2021
Bye Bye Morons
Le chasseur publicité
2020
Fellini of the Spirits
Self
2020
He Dreams of Giants
Self
2019
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Self (archive footage)
2019
Happy Birthday
Art Designer
2019
An Accidental Studio
Self
2019
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
Director
2018
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk
Self
2018
Benvenuto Cellini
Stage Director
2018
Plankton Salesmen
Self (archive footage)
2017
Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel
Self
2017
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
Self
2017
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels
Himself
2016
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings
Himself
2016
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon
Himself
2016
The Dada Principle
Self
2016
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Self - Director and Animator
2015
I REC U
Dr. Therieux
2015
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Self
2015
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman
Self
2015
Absolutely Anything
Nasty Alien (voice)
2015
Jupiter Ascending
Seal and Signet Minister
2015
Benvenuto Cellini
Stage Director
2015
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Self
2014
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Self (archive footage)
2014
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Writer
2014
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Self
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
The Meaning of Monty Python
Self
2013
The Zero Theorem
Director
2013
9 Month Stretch
Charlie Meatson
2013
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
Various (voice)
2012
Anatomy of a Liar
Self
2012
For No Good Reason
Self
2012
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Self
2012
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Self
2012
Evening Urgant
Self
2012
The Cricklewood Greats
Himself
2012
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Self - Director
2012
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Self
2011
The Monster of Nix
The Ranger (Voice)
2011
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Self
2011
The Wholly Family
Director
2011
The Legend of Hallowdega
Director
2010
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
Self
2010
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer
Self
2010
Arcade Fire: UNSTAGED
Director
2010
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Cast
2010
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
2010
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Self
2010
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Self
2009