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Terry Gilliam

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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.

6 movies
4 nominations

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

Awards and Nominations Received by Terry Gilliam

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49th Golden Globe Awards 1992

Nomination

Best Director

The Fisher King

18th Saturn Awards 1992

Nomination

Best Director

The Fisher King

16th Toronto International Film Festival Awards 1991

Win

People's Choice Award

The Fisher King

9th Saturn Awards 1982

Nomination

Best Writing

Time Bandits

Career Timeline

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