Terry Gilliam: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 85
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1971–2024
- box office
- $78.6M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 75
- Born
- November 22, 1940 (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
- Full name
- Terrence Vance Gilliam
- Citizenship
- United States (1940–2006), United Kingdom (1968–present)
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, director, comedian, animator, actor
- Years active
- 1968-present
- Spouses
- Maggie Weston
- Children
- 3
The Best Terry Gilliam Movies
The films of Terry Gilliam that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) leads with $20.8M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $20.8M Monty Python's Life of Brian 1979 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $17M Bye Bye Morons 2020 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $14.9M The Meaning of Life 1983 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $14.9M Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life 1983 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $3.67M Locked Out 2006 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $2.93M Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1975 · Adventure
Terry Gilliam's Career in Numbers
Terry Gilliam's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Terry Gilliam works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Euroshow ’71: May Day Special (1971) to Bye Bye Morons (2020), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Terry Gilliam Movies by Decade
- 1970s 8
- 1980s 4
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 1
The 1970s were Terry Gilliam's busiest decade, with 8 films.
Terry Gilliam Movies by Genre
- Comedy 17
- Documentary 3
- Sci-Fi 1
- Biography 1
- Animation 1
- Fantasy 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Terry Gilliam has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of documentary (3).
Terry Gilliam Career Milestones
- First film
- Euroshow ’71: May Day Special 1971
- Biggest box office hit
- Monty Python's Life of Brian $20.8M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Bye Bye Morons Movie Echo Score 64
- Newest film
- Bye Bye Morons 2020
Terry Gilliam Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Terry Gilliam is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 25 as actor. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Terry Gilliam
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Terry Gilliam Movies as an Actor
25- 2020 Bye Bye Morons as Advertising hunter · Comedy Worldwide box office: $17M Movie Echo Score: 64
- 2015
I REC U as Dr. Therieux · Sci-Fi - 2014
For No Good Reason Biography - 2013
9 Month Stretch as Charlie Meatson · Comedy - 2011
The Monster of Nix as The Ranger (Voice) · Animation - 2010
The Legend of Hallowdega as Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited) · Comedy - 2010
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Not the Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy) as Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie · Comedy - 2006 Locked Out as Le faux bébé · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.67M
- 2006
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam’s Personal Best as Various Characters · Comedy - 2006
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Michael Palin’s Personal Best as Various Characters · Comedy - 2006
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Terry Jones’ Personal Best as Various Characters · Comedy - 2006
Monty Python’s Flying Circus—Eric Idle’s Personal Best as Various Characters · Comedy - 2003
Lost in La Mancha Documentary Worldwide box office: $1.41M - 1983 The Meaning of Life Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.9M
- 1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance as Window Cleaner (uncredited) · Fantasy - 1983 Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life as Various Roles · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.9M
- 1982
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl as Various Roles · Comedy Worldwide box office: $328K - 1979
Storytime as Narrator · Comedy - 1979 Monty Python's Life of Brian Comedy Worldwide box office: $20.8M
- 1978
Cinématon as N°601 · Documentary - 1977
Jabberwocky as Man with Rock · Comedy - 1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail Adventure Worldwide box office: $2.93M
- 1974
Miracle of Flight as Voice · Comedy - 1973
Monty Python In The Netherlands - 1971
Euroshow ’71: May Day Special as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus) · Comedy
Terry Gilliam in Documentaries & Specials
59- 2024
Uma Thurman: Hollywood’s Silent Warrior as Self (archive) - director · Tv movie - 2022
He Dreams of Giants as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2022
Reel Britannia as Self · Documentary - 2021
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! as Self · Documentary - 2020
Fellini of the Spirits as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $2.59K - 2019
He Dreams of Giants as Himself · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2019
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 2019
An Accidental Studio as Self · Documentary - 2018
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk as Self · Documentary - 2017
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox as Self · Documentary - 2016
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels as Himself · Documentary - 2016
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings as Himself · Documentary - 2015
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman as Self - Director and Animator · Documentary - 2015
Sean Connery: In His Own Words as Self · Documentary - 2015
Film Adventurer Karel Zeman as Self · Documentary - 2014
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live as Self · Documentary - 2014
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Monty Python Live (Mostly) as Self, others · Documentary Worldwide box office: $2.39M - 2014
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar as Self · Documentary - 2014
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Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2013
The Meaning of Monty Python as Self · Comedy - 2012
Anatomy of a Liar as Self · Documentary - 2012
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited as Self · Documentary - 2012
The Cricklewood Greats as Himself · Comedy - 2012
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil as Self - Director · Documentary - 2011
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $2.57K - 2011
Adventures in Plymptoons! as Self · Documentary - 2011
George Harrison: Living in the Material World as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $156K - 2010
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer as Self · Documentary - 2010
Sodankylä Forever as Self · Documentary - 2009
Heath Ledger: A Tribute as Self · Documentary - 2009
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer’s Cut) as Self · Documentary - 2008
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices as Himself · Documentary - 2008
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus as Self · Comedy - 2008
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen as Self - Director & Writer · Documentary - 2008
Monty Python Conquers America as Self · Documentary - 2007
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920 as Himself - 2006
Monty Python’s Personal Best as Self / Various Characters · Animation - 2005
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm as Himself · Documentary - 2005
The Roots of Monty Python as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2005
Getting Gilliam as Self · Documentary - 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman’s Ball? as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Meaning of Making ‘The Meaning of Life’ as Self · Documentary - 2003
Breakfast with Hunter as Self · Documentary - 2002
Forever Ealing as Self · Documentary - 1998
Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as Self · Documentary - 1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen as Self · Comedy - 1996
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of ‘Twelve Monkeys’ as Self · Documentary - 1996
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History as Self · Documentary - 1994
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood’s Boy Wonder as Self · Documentary - 1994
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife as Self - Interviewee · Documentary - 1990
Life of Python as Self / Various Roles · Documentary - 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python as Self / Various Characters · Comedy - 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python as Self / Various Characters · Comedy - 1989
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days as Himself · Documentary - 1985
What Is Brazil? as Self · Documentary - 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 as Self · Documentary - 1976
Pleasure at Her Majesty’s as Self · Documentary - 1974
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report as Self · Documentary - 1971
And Now for Something Completely Different as Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs · Comedy
Terry Gilliam: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 4 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1982 to 1992. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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TIFF 1 win from 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 49th Golden Globe Awards
- Terry Gilliam: Nominated Best Director The Fisher King
- 18th Saturn Awards
- Terry Gilliam: Nominated Best Director The Fisher King
- 16th Toronto International Film Festival Awards
- Terry Gilliam: Win People's Choice Award The Fisher King
- 9th Saturn Awards
- Terry Gilliam: Nominated Best Writing Time Bandits
Who Is Terry Gilliam?
Terry Gilliam was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US in 1940 and is 85 years old. Credited on films since 1971, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Terry Gilliam Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Terry Gilliam shares the most films with. Michael Palin comes first, with 39 films together, followed by Terry Jones (38).
Terry Gilliam: Questions & Answers
How many movies Terry Gilliam has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Terry Gilliam been in?
Terry Gilliam is credited on 85 films, from 1971 to 2024. 25 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Terry Gilliam's highest-grossing movie?
Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) is Terry Gilliam's biggest box office hit, with $20.8M worldwide, ahead of Bye Bye Morons (2020) ($17M). Across every film with box office figures, Terry Gilliam's movies have made $78.6M.
Terry Gilliam's biggest hits What is the best Terry Gilliam movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Terry Gilliam's best-rated film is He Dreams of Giants (2019) with a score of 82, followed by He Dreams of Giants (2022) (80).
Best Terry Gilliam movies, ranked Has Terry Gilliam won an Oscar?
Terry Gilliam has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Terry Gilliam has 1 win from 4 nominations.
How old is Terry Gilliam?
Terry Gilliam is 85 years old, born on November 22, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
What is Terry Gilliam's newest movie?
The most recent film on Terry Gilliam's filmography is Uma Thurman: Hollywood’s Silent Warrior (2024), in the role of Self (archive) - director.
Who does Terry Gilliam work with most often?
Terry Gilliam shares the most films with Michael Palin (39 films), Terry Jones (38 films) and Eric Idle (35 films).
The Best Terry Gilliam Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 85 credits.
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