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Terry Gilliam

Bio: 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)

Born: Fri, Nov 22 1940

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Terry Gilliam is 84 years old

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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

Terry Gilliam was 80 in Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2021

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

Terry Gilliam was 80 in Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated as 'Self (archive footage)(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 2021

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

Terry Gilliam was 80 in Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 2021

Bye Bye Morons

Terry Gilliam was 79 in Bye Bye Morons as 'Advertising hunter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 2020

Fellini of the Spirits

Terry Gilliam was 79 in Fellini of the Spirits as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 31 2020

He Dreams of Giants

Terry Gilliam was 78 in He Dreams of Giants as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 2019

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

Terry Gilliam was 78 in Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2019

An Accidental Studio

Terry Gilliam was 78 in An Accidental Studio as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

Terry Gilliam was 77 in The Man Who Killed Don Quixote as 'Giant #2 (Voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 19 2018

Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk

Terry Gilliam was 77 in Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 2018

Plankton Salesmen

Terry Gilliam was 76 in Plankton Salesmen as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2017

Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel

Terry Gilliam was 76 in Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 2017

Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox

Terry Gilliam was 76 in Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 2017

Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels

Terry Gilliam was 75 in Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 2016

Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story

Terry Gilliam was 75 in Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2016

Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings

Terry Gilliam was 75 in Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 2016

Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon

Terry Gilliam was 75 in Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 2016

Das Prinzip Dada

Terry Gilliam was 75 in Das Prinzip Dada as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 2016

A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman

Terry Gilliam was 75 in A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman as 'Self - Director and Animator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 2015

I REC U

Terry Gilliam was 74 in I REC U as 'Dr. Therieux'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2015

Sean Connery: In His Own Words

Terry Gilliam was 74 in Sean Connery: In His Own Words as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 2015

Film Adventurer Karel Zeman

Terry Gilliam was 74 in Film Adventurer Karel Zeman as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 2015

Absolutely Anything

Terry Gilliam was 74 in Absolutely Anything as 'Nasty Alien (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 2015

Jupiter Ascending

Terry Gilliam was 74 in Jupiter Ascending as 'Seal and Signet Minister'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 2015

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

Terry Gilliam was 73 in Monty Python: The Meaning of Live as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 2014

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Terry Gilliam was 73 in Monty Python Live (Mostly) as 'Self, others'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 2014

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

Terry Gilliam was 73 in Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 2014

The Meaning of Monty Python

Terry Gilliam was 72 in The Meaning of Monty Python as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 2013

9 Month Stretch

Terry Gilliam was 72 in 9 Month Stretch as 'Charlie Meatson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2013

Münchhausen - Die Geschichte einer Lüge

Terry Gilliam was 72 in Münchhausen - Die Geschichte einer Lüge as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 2013

Anatomy of a Liar

Terry Gilliam was 71 in Anatomy of a Liar as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2012

For No Good Reason

Terry Gilliam was 71 in For No Good Reason as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Terry Gilliam was 71 in Magical Mystery Tour Revisited as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2012

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Terry Gilliam was 71 in Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 2012

A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

Terry Gilliam was 71 in A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman as 'Various (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2012

The Cricklewood Greats

Terry Gilliam was 71 in The Cricklewood Greats as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 2012

Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil

Terry Gilliam was 71 in Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil as 'Self - Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 2012

The Monster of Nix

Terry Gilliam was 70 in The Monster of Nix as 'The Ranger (Voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2011

Adventures in Plymptoons!

Terry Gilliam was 70 in Adventures in Plymptoons! as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2011

The Legend of Hallowdega

Terry Gilliam was 69 in The Legend of Hallowdega as 'Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 2010

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

Terry Gilliam was 69 in Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2010

Dante Ferretti: Production Designer

Terry Gilliam was 69 in Dante Ferretti: Production Designer as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2010

Sodankylä Forever

Terry Gilliam was 69 in Sodankylä Forever as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 2010

Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

Terry Gilliam was 69 in Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 2010

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Terry Gilliam was 69 in Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) as 'Not an Individual / Mexican / Mountie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 2010

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

Terry Gilliam was 69 in Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Heath Ledger: A Tribute

Terry Gilliam was 68 in Heath Ledger: A Tribute as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 2009

Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices

Terry Gilliam was 67 in Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 2008

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

Terry Gilliam was 67 in Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2008

What Is Brazil?

Terry Gilliam was 67 in What Is Brazil? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 2008

The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen

Terry Gilliam was 67 in The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen as 'Self - Director & Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 08 2008

Life Of Brian Screenplay

Terry Gilliam was 67 in Life Of Brian Screenplay as 'Man Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2008

Monty Python Conquers America

Terry Gilliam was 67 in Monty Python Conquers America as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920

Terry Gilliam was 66 in Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920 as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 2007

The Making of 'Tideland'

Terry Gilliam was 66 in The Making of 'Tideland' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 2007

What the Pythons Did Next...

Terry Gilliam was 66 in What the Pythons Did Next... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007

The Secret Life of Brian

Terry Gilliam was 66 in The Secret Life of Brian as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007

The South Bank Show: Spamalot

Terry Gilliam was 65 in The South Bank Show: Spamalot

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 15 2006

Locked Out

Terry Gilliam was 65 in Locked Out as 'Le faux bébé'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 2006

Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best

Terry Gilliam was 65 in Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best as 'Various Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 2006

The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm

Terry Gilliam was 65 in The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 2005

The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life

Terry Gilliam was 65 in The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 2005

The Roots of Monty Python

Terry Gilliam was 65 in The Roots of Monty Python as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 2005

Getting Gilliam

Terry Gilliam was 64 in Getting Gilliam as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2005

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Terry Gilliam was 64 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 2004

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1

Terry Gilliam was 63 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2

Terry Gilliam was 63 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3

Terry Gilliam was 63 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

Terry Gilliam was 62 in The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003

Breakfast with Hunter

Terry Gilliam was 62 in Breakfast with Hunter as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 2003

Hunter Goes to Hollywood

Terry Gilliam was 62 in Hunter Goes to Hollywood as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 2003

Forever Ealing

Terry Gilliam was 62 in Forever Ealing as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 2002

Lost in La Mancha

Terry Gilliam was 61 in Lost in La Mancha as 'Self - Writer & Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 2002

Chris on Chris

Terry Gilliam was 61 in Chris on Chris as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

The Life of Python

Terry Gilliam was 59 in The Life of Python as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2000

Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

Terry Gilliam was 58 in Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999

The Monty Python Story

Terry Gilliam was 58 in The Monty Python Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999

Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

Terry Gilliam was 58 in Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1999

Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Terry Gilliam was 57 in Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1998

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Terry Gilliam was 57 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998

The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'

Terry Gilliam was 55 in The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1996

The Battle of Brazil: A Video History

Terry Gilliam was 55 in The Battle of Brazil: A Video History as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1996

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder

Terry Gilliam was 53 in Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 1994

Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife

Terry Gilliam was 53 in Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1994

The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam was 50 in The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 06 1991

Life of Python

Terry Gilliam was 49 in Life of Python as 'Self / Various Roles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Terry Gilliam was 48 in Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python as 'Self / Various Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1989

The Movie Life of George

Terry Gilliam was 48 in The Movie Life of George as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1989

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Terry Gilliam was 48 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen as 'Irritating Singer Inside Fish (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1988

Spies Like Us

Terry Gilliam was 45 in Spies Like Us as 'Dr. Imhaus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1985

Brazil

Terry Gilliam was 44 in Brazil as 'Smoking Man (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985

Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam was 44 in Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

The Crimson Permanent Assurance

Terry Gilliam was 42 in The Crimson Permanent Assurance as 'Window Cleaner (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1983

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Terry Gilliam was 42 in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life as 'Various Roles'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1983

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Terry Gilliam was 41 in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl as 'Various Roles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982

Storytime

Terry Gilliam was 38 in Storytime as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1979

Life of Brian

Terry Gilliam was 38 in Life of Brian as 'Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979

The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

Terry Gilliam was 38 in The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1979

Cinématon

Terry Gilliam was 38 in Cinématon as 'N°601'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1978

Jabberwocky

Terry Gilliam was 36 in Jabberwocky as 'Man with Rock'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1977

Pleasure at Her Majesty's

Terry Gilliam was 36 in Pleasure at Her Majesty's as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1976

Miracle of Flight

Terry Gilliam was 34 in Miracle of Flight as 'Voice'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1975

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Terry Gilliam was 34 in Monty Python and the Holy Grail as 'Patsy / Green Knight / Old Man from Scene 24 (Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Animator / Gorilla Hand'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

Terry Gilliam was 34 in Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1974

Monty Python In The Netherlands

Terry Gilliam was 32 in Monty Python In The Netherlands

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1973

And Now for Something Completely Different

Terry Gilliam was 30 in And Now for Something Completely Different as 'Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1971

Euroshow '71: May Day Special

Terry Gilliam was 30 in Euroshow '71: May Day Special as 'Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1971

Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story

Terry Gilliam will be 84+ in Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Reel Britannia

Terry Gilliam was 81+ in Reel Britannia as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 09 2022

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Terry Gilliam was 73+ in Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Terry Gilliam was 73+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

The Kumars

Terry Gilliam was 73+ in The Kumars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 2014

Evening Urgant

Terry Gilliam was 71+ in Evening Urgant as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 16 2012

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

Terry Gilliam was 68+ in Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2009

Movie Connections

Terry Gilliam was 66+ in Movie Connections as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2007

The Graham Norton Show

Terry Gilliam was 66+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

The One Show

Terry Gilliam was 65+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Monty Python's Personal Best

Terry Gilliam was 65+ in Monty Python's Personal Best as 'Self / Various Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 2006

HypaSpace

Terry Gilliam was 61+ in HypaSpace as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002

Trigger Happy TV

Terry Gilliam was 59+ in Trigger Happy TV as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 2000

Ruby

Terry Gilliam was 56+ in Ruby as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1997

Classic Albums

Terry Gilliam was 56+ in Classic Albums as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997

The Frank Skinner Show

Terry Gilliam was 54+ in The Frank Skinner Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995

The Last Machine

Terry Gilliam was 54+ in The Last Machine

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1995

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

Terry Gilliam was 48+ in Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1989

Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

Terry Gilliam was 45+ in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1986

Late Night with David Letterman

Terry Gilliam was 41+ in Late Night with David Letterman as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982

The South Bank Show

Terry Gilliam was 37+ in The South Bank Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 1978

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Terry Gilliam was 35+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Terry Gilliam was 34+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Terry Gilliam was 28+ in Monty Python's Flying Circus as 'Various'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1969

We Have Ways Of Making You Laugh

Terry Gilliam was 27+ in We Have Ways Of Making You Laugh as 'Live Cartoonist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 1968

Do Not Adjust Your Set

Terry Gilliam was 27+ in Do Not Adjust Your Set

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 26 1967