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Terry Gilliam
Terrence Vance Gilliam, commonly known as Terry Gilliam, is an American-British filmmaker, screenwriter, animator, comedian and actor, who first gained prominence as a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. His unique and imaginative style ranges from serious themes examining contrasts between imagination and bureaucracy, to surreal comedies set in dystopian worlds. His notable works include Time Bandits (1981), Brazil (1985), The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), The Fisher King (1991), 12 Monkeys (1995), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).
Born in Minnesota, Gilliam spent his formative years in Los Angeles. He rose from animating Monty Python's works to becoming a full member, taking on acting roles, thus making him the only member not born in Britain. He became a naturalised British citizen in 1968, and renounced his American citizenship in 2006. In 1975, he started his directing career by co-directing Monty Python and the Holy Grail. In 2009, Gilliam received the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Terrence Vance Gilliam
Born: Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Citizenship: United States (1940–2006), United Kingdom (1968–present)
Birthday: November 22, 1940
Occupations: Screenwriter, director, comedian, animator, actor
Years Active: 1968-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Maggie Weston
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Awards and Nominations Received by Terry Gilliam
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Movies Featuring Terry Gilliam
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python's Life of Brian
The Meaning of Life
Lost in La Mancha
He Dreams of Giants
For No Good Reason
Sodankylä Forever
Arcade Fire: Madison Square Garden New York, NY 2010-08-05
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
9 Month Stretch
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Not the Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy)
The Legend of Hallowdega
The Monster of Nix
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
The Cricklewood Greats
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
The Meaning of Monty Python
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
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Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Anatomy of a Liar
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Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly)
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman
I REC U
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
An Accidental Studio
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
He Dreams of Giants
The Meaning of Making ‘The Meaning of Life’
Forever Ealing
Remember the Secret Policeman’s Ball?
The Roots of Monty Python
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
Breakfast with Hunter
Getting Gilliam
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam’s Personal Best
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Michael Palin’s Personal Best
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Jones’ Personal Best
Locked Out
Life of Python
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Eric Idle’s Personal Best
Monty Python’s Personal Best
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
What Is Brazil?
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
Fellini of the Spirits
Bye Bye Morons
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Reel Britannia
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Euroshow ’71: May Day Special
Miracle of Flight
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Cinématon
Jabberwocky
Storytime
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Monty Python In The Netherlands
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood’s Boy Wonder
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer’s Cut)
Pleasure at Her Majesty’s
And Now for Something Completely Different
Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Monty Python Conquers America
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
Uma Thurman: Hollywood’s Silent Warrior
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of ‘Twelve Monkeys’
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Career Timeline
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2019
An Accidental Studio
Self
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Self (archive footage)
He Dreams of Giants
Himself
2016
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels
Himself
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings
Himself
2015
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman
Self
I REC U
Dr. Therieux
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Self - Director and Animator
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Self
2014
For No Good Reason
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Self
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Self, others
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Self
2012
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Self - Director
The Cricklewood Greats
Himself
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Self
Anatomy of a Liar
Self
2011
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Self
The Monster of Nix
The Ranger (Voice)
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Self
2010
Sodankylä Forever
Self
Arcade Fire: Madison Square Garden New York, NY 2010-08-05
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer
Self
Not the Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy)
Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie
The Legend of Hallowdega
Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)
2008
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Self
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices
Himself
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Self - Director & Writer
2006
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam’s Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Michael Palin’s Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Jones’ Personal Best
Various Characters
Locked Out
Le faux bébé
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Eric Idle’s Personal Best
Various Characters
2005
The Roots of Monty Python
Self (archive footage)
Getting Gilliam
Self
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm
Himself
1996
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History
Self
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of ‘Twelve Monkeys’
Self
1994
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
Self - Interviewee
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood’s Boy Wonder
Self
1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
1983
The Meaning of Life
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
Various Roles
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Window Cleaner (uncredited)
1979
Monty Python's Life of Brian
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Self
Storytime
Narrator
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