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John Cleese

Bio: John Marwood Cleese (born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, writer and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report
Born: Fri, Oct 27 1939
Birthplace: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK
John Cleese is 84 years old
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Poster of The Roast of John Cleese
The Roast of John Cleese
John Cleese was
84 in The Roast of John Cleese
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 12 2024
Poster of The Palace
The Palace
John Cleese was
83 in The Palace
as 'Arthur William Dallas III'.
Thu, Sep 28 2023
Poster of The Martini Shot
The Martini Shot
John Cleese was
83 in The Martini Shot
as 'Dr. Auyeung'.
Wed, Sep 27 2023
Poster of Rally Road Racers
Rally Road Racers
John Cleese was
83 in Rally Road Racers
as 'Archie Vainglorious (voice)'.
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
John Cleese was
83 in Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 06 2023
Poster of Daddy Daughter Trip
Daddy Daughter Trip
John Cleese was
82 in Daddy Daughter Trip
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
John Cleese was
82 in Clifford the Big Red Dog
as 'Mr. Bridwell'.
Wed, Nov 10 2021
Poster of Father Christmas Is Back
Father Christmas Is Back
John Cleese was
82 in Father Christmas Is Back
as 'John Christmas'.
Sun, Nov 07 2021
Poster of Why Are We (Not) Creative?
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
John Cleese was
81 in Why Are We (Not) Creative?
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 20 2021
Poster of Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
John Cleese was
81 in Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
as 'Interviewee'.
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Poster of Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
John Cleese was
81 in Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
as 'Self (archive footage)(uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 05 2021
Poster of The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
John Cleese was
81 in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
as 'John'.
Thu, Dec 10 2020
Poster of Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
John Cleese was
80 in Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 23 2020
Poster of Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
John Cleese was
80 in Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 21 2020
Poster of Assholes: A Theory
Assholes: A Theory
John Cleese was
80 in Assholes: A Theory
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Nov 13 2019
Poster of Arctic Dogs
Arctic Dogs
John Cleese was
80 in Arctic Dogs
as 'Otto von Walrus (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
John Cleese was
79 in Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 07 2019
Poster of The Naked Wanderer
The Naked Wanderer
John Cleese was
79 in The Naked Wanderer
as 'Brian King'.
Thu, Sep 05 2019
Poster of Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
John Cleese was
79 in Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
as 'Donner (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 08 2018
Poster of Charming
Charming
John Cleese was
78 in Charming
as 'Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 26 2018
Poster of Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
John Cleese was
78 in Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
as ''.
Sun, Jan 07 2018
Poster of Trolls
Trolls
John Cleese was
76 in Trolls
as 'Roi Gristle (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
John Cleese was
76 in British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
as 'Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 12 2016
Poster of Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
John Cleese was
76 in Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
as 'General Eeder'.
Sun, May 01 2016
Poster of Behind Over the Garden Wall
Behind Over the Garden Wall
John Cleese was
75 in Behind Over the Garden Wall
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jul 08 2015
Poster of Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
John Cleese was
75 in Absolutely Anything
as 'Chief Alien (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 26 2015
Poster of Get Squirrely
Get Squirrely
John Cleese was
75 in Get Squirrely
as 'Mr. Bellwood (voice)'.
Sun, Mar 01 2015
Poster of Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
John Cleese was
75 in Spud 3: Learning to Fly
as 'The Guv'.
Tue, Dec 16 2014
Poster of Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
John Cleese was
75 in Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 13 2014
Poster of Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
John Cleese was
74 in Monty Python Live (Mostly)
as 'Self, others'.
Sun, Jul 20 2014
Poster of Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
John Cleese was
74 in Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 29 2014
Poster of The Meaning of Monty Python
The Meaning of Monty Python
John Cleese was
73 in The Meaning of Monty Python
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 08 2013
Poster of Planes
Planes
John Cleese was
73 in Planes
as 'Bulldog (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 09 2013
Poster of Spud 2: The Madness Continues
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
John Cleese was
73 in Spud 2: The Madness Continues
as 'The Guv'.
Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
John Cleese was
73 in The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 24 2012
Poster of Anatomy of a Liar
Anatomy of a Liar
John Cleese was
72 in Anatomy of a Liar
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 26 2012
Poster of A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
John Cleese was
72 in A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
as 'Various (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 08 2012
Poster of God Loves Caviar
God Loves Caviar
John Cleese was
72 in God Loves Caviar
as 'McCormick'.
Sat, Aug 04 2012
Poster of Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
John Cleese was
72 in Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 08 2011
Poster of The Big Year
The Big Year
John Cleese was
71 in The Big Year
as 'Historical Montage Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 13 2011
Poster of John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
John Cleese was
71 in John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
as ''.
Thu, Aug 11 2011
Poster of The Undefeated
The Undefeated
John Cleese was
71 in The Undefeated
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 15 2011
Poster of Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
John Cleese was
71 in Winnie the Pooh
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Apr 06 2011
Poster of Spud
Spud
John Cleese was
71 in Spud
as 'Mr. 'The Guv' Edly'.
Fri, Dec 03 2010
Poster of Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After
John Cleese was
70 in Shrek Forever After
as 'King Harold (voice)'.
Sun, May 16 2010
Poster of Planet 51
Planet 51
John Cleese was
70 in Planet 51
as 'Professor Kipple (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 19 2009
Poster of Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
John Cleese was
69 in Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
as 'Self / Basil Fawlty'.
Mon, Jun 01 2009
Poster of Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
John Cleese was
69 in Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
as 'Self / Basil Fawlty'.
Sun, May 10 2009
Poster of The Pink Panther 2
The Pink Panther 2
John Cleese was
69 in The Pink Panther 2
as 'Dreyfus'.
Fri, Feb 06 2009
Poster of The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
John Cleese was
69 in The Day the Earth Stood Still
as 'Professor Barnhardt'.
Wed, Dec 10 2008
Poster of We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
John Cleese was
69 in We Are Most Amused
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Sat, Nov 15 2008
Poster of Igor
Igor
John Cleese was
68 in Igor
as 'Dr. Glickenstein (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
John Cleese was
68 in Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 01 2008
Poster of The Seventh Python
The Seventh Python
John Cleese was
68 in The Seventh Python
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 26 2008
Poster of Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
John Cleese was
68 in Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of Life Of Brian Screenplay
Life Of Brian Screenplay
John Cleese was
68 in Life Of Brian Screenplay
as 'Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion'.
Tue, Jan 29 2008
Poster of Monty Python Conquers America
Monty Python Conquers America
John Cleese was
68 in Monty Python Conquers America
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third
John Cleese was
67 in Shrek the Third
as 'King Harold (voice)'.
Thu, May 17 2007
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
John Cleese was
67 in Hitler: The Comedy Years
as 'Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Secret Life of Brian
The Secret Life of Brian
John Cleese was
67 in The Secret Life of Brian
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
John Cleese was
67 in Charlotte's Web
as 'Samuel the Sheep (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 07 2006
Poster of L'Entente cordiale
L'Entente cordiale
John Cleese was
66 in L'Entente cordiale
as 'Lord Conrad'.
Wed, Jun 21 2006
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
John Cleese was
66 in Man About Town
as 'Dr. Primkin'.
Thu, Jun 08 2006
Poster of The Art of Football from A to Z
The Art of Football from A to Z
John Cleese was
66 in The Art of Football from A to Z
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 25 2006
Poster of Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best
John Cleese was
66 in Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as 'Various Characters'.
Wed, Feb 22 2006
Poster of Return of the Goodies
Return of the Goodies
John Cleese was
66 in Return of the Goodies
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 30 2005
Poster of Fawlty Towers Revisited
Fawlty Towers Revisited
John Cleese was
66 in Fawlty Towers Revisited
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Dec 01 2005
Poster of Valiant
Valiant
John Cleese was
65 in Valiant
as 'Mercury (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
John Cleese was
65 in The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Complete Guide to Guys
Complete Guide to Guys
John Cleese was
65 in Complete Guide to Guys
as 'Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
John Cleese was
65 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 09 2004
Poster of Wine for the Confused
Wine for the Confused
John Cleese was
64 in Wine for the Confused
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 21 2004
Poster of Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
John Cleese was
64 in Around the World in 80 Days
as 'Grizzled Sergeant'.
Wed, Jun 16 2004
Poster of The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
John Cleese was
64 in The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 11 2004
Poster of Shrek 2
Shrek 2
John Cleese was
64 in Shrek 2
as 'King Harold (voice)'.
Wed, May 19 2004
Poster of The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
John Cleese was
64 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
John Cleese was
64 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
John Cleese was
64 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Concert for George
Concert for George
John Cleese was
63 in Concert for George
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
John Cleese was
63 in The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of George of the Jungle 2
George of the Jungle 2
John Cleese was
63 in George of the Jungle 2
as 'An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)'.
Mon, Aug 18 2003
Poster of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
John Cleese was
63 in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
as 'Mr. Munday'.
Fri, Jun 27 2003
Poster of Scorched
Scorched
John Cleese was
63 in Scorched
as 'Charles Merchant'.
Sat, May 17 2003
Poster of Stupidity
Stupidity
John Cleese was
63 in Stupidity
as 'himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
John Cleese was
63 in Best Ever Bond
as 'Self / R'.
Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
John Cleese was
63 in Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 20 2002
Poster of Die Another Day
Die Another Day
John Cleese was
63 in Die Another Day
as 'Q'.
Sun, Nov 17 2002
Poster of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
John Cleese was
63 in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
as 'Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)'.
Wed, Nov 13 2002
Poster of The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
John Cleese was
62 in The Adventures of Pluto Nash
as 'James'.
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
John Cleese was
62 in Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 12 2002
Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
John Cleese was
62 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as 'Nearly Headless Nick'.
Fri, Nov 16 2001
Poster of Mickey's House of Villains
Mickey's House of Villains
John Cleese was
62 in Mickey's House of Villains
as 'Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 15 2001
Poster of Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
John Cleese was
62 in Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as 'Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker')'.
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of Rat Race
Rat Race
John Cleese was
61 in Rat Race
as 'Donald P. Sinclair'.
Fri, Aug 17 2001
Poster of The Magic Pudding
The Magic Pudding
John Cleese was
61 in The Magic Pudding
as 'Albert the Magic Pudding (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 14 2000
Poster of Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
John Cleese was
61 in Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
as 'The Giant Alien (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of The Life of Python
The Life of Python
John Cleese was
61 in The Life of Python
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 31 2000
Poster of Quantum Project
Quantum Project
John Cleese was
60 in Quantum Project
as 'Alexander Pentcho'.
Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
John Cleese was
60 in Isn't She Great
as 'Henry Marcus'.
Fri, Jan 28 2000
Poster of Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn
Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn
John Cleese was
60 in Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 22 2000
Poster of Rockstar
Rockstar
John Cleese was
60 in Rockstar
as 'Interviewer in lounge'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The World Is Not Enough
The World Is Not Enough
John Cleese was
60 in The World Is Not Enough
as 'R'.
Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
John Cleese was
59 in The Nutcracker
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Oct 23 1999
Poster of Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
John Cleese was
59 in Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of The Monty Python Story
The Monty Python Story
John Cleese was
59 in The Monty Python Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
John Cleese was
59 in Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Parting Shots
Parting Shots
John Cleese was
59 in Parting Shots
as 'Maurice Walpole'.
Fri, May 14 1999
Poster of The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
John Cleese was
59 in The Out-of-Towners
as 'Mr. Mersault'.
Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
John Cleese was
58 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of George of the Jungle
George of the Jungle
John Cleese was
57 in George of the Jungle
as 'An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)'.
Tue, Jul 15 1997
Poster of Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
John Cleese was
57 in Fierce Creatures
as 'Rollo Lee'.
Thu, Jan 23 1997
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
John Cleese was
56 in The Wind in the Willows
as 'Mr. Toad's Lawyer'.
Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of Spike
Spike
John Cleese was
56 in Spike
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 11 1996
Poster of The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
John Cleese was
55 in The Jungle Book
as 'Dr. Julius Plumford'.
Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
John Cleese was
55 in The Swan Princess
as 'Jean-Bob (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 18 1994
Poster of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
John Cleese was
55 in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
as 'Prof. Waldman'.
Fri, Nov 04 1994
Poster of Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
John Cleese was
53 in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
as ''.
Thu, Jun 17 1993
Poster of Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
John Cleese was
53 in Splitting Heirs
as 'Raoul P. Shadgrind'.
Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Amnesty International's Big 30
Amnesty International's Big 30
John Cleese was
52 in Amnesty International's Big 30
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 28 1991
Poster of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
John Cleese was
52 in An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
as 'Cat R. Waul (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 21 1991
Poster of Bullseye!
Bullseye!
John Cleese was
51 in Bullseye!
as 'Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Life of Python
Life of Python
John Cleese was
50 in Life of Python
as 'Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of Quark the Dragon Slayer
Quark the Dragon Slayer
John Cleese was
50 in Quark the Dragon Slayer
as ''.
Wed, Dec 20 1989
Poster of Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
John Cleese was
50 in Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
as 'Self / Various Characters'.
Sat, Nov 18 1989
Poster of The Big Picture
The Big Picture
John Cleese was
49 in The Big Picture
as 'Bartender'.
Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
John Cleese was
49 in Erik the Viking
as 'Halfdan the Black'.
Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
John Cleese was
49 in The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of A Fish Called Wanda
A Fish Called Wanda
John Cleese was
48 in A Fish Called Wanda
as 'Archie Leach'.
Fri, Jul 15 1988
Poster of John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
John Cleese was
48 in John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 13 1988
Poster of Dragonslayer Quark
Dragonslayer Quark
John Cleese was
48 in Dragonslayer Quark
as ''.
Wed, Dec 02 1987
Poster of Baby Quark
Baby Quark
John Cleese was
48 in Baby Quark
as ''.
Wed, Dec 02 1987
Poster of Quark and the Highway Robber
Quark and the Highway Robber
John Cleese was
48 in Quark and the Highway Robber
as ''.
Wed, Dec 02 1987
Poster of The Grand Knockout Tournament
The Grand Knockout Tournament
John Cleese was
47 in The Grand Knockout Tournament
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 19 1987
Poster of The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
John Cleese was
47 in The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
as 'Jim Cleese'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Clockwise
Clockwise
John Cleese was
46 in Clockwise
as 'Brian Stimpson'.
Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
John Cleese was
45 in Silverado
as 'Sheriff John T. Langston'.
Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
John Cleese was
45 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
John Cleese was
43 in Yellowbeard
as 'Harvey 'Blind' Pew'.
Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Group Madness
Group Madness
John Cleese was
43 in Group Madness
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 11 1983
Poster of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
John Cleese was
43 in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as 'Various Roles'.
Thu, Mar 31 1983
Poster of Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
John Cleese was
43 in Privates on Parade
as 'Major Giles Flack'.
Fri, Mar 18 1983
Poster of Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
John Cleese was
42 in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
as 'Various Roles'.
Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
John Cleese was
42 in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
as 'Himself - Various Roles'.
Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of The Queen Special
The Queen Special
John Cleese was
41 in The Queen Special
as 'Man in Bar'.
Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Time Bandits
Time Bandits
John Cleese was
41 in Time Bandits
as 'Robin Hood'.
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
John Cleese was
41 in The Great Muppet Caper
as 'Neville'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of The Tom Machine
The Tom Machine
John Cleese was
41 in The Tom Machine
as 'Computer (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 20 1980
Poster of Peter Cook & Co.
Peter Cook & Co.
John Cleese was
41 in Peter Cook & Co.
as 'Himself / Various Characters'.
Fri, Nov 14 1980
Poster of The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
John Cleese was
40 in The Taming of the Shrew
as 'Petruchio'.
Thu, Oct 23 1980
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
John Cleese was
40 in The Secret Policeman's Ball
as 'Himself - Various Roles'.
Sat, Dec 22 1979
Poster of Doctor Who: City of Death
Doctor Who: City of Death
John Cleese was
39 in Doctor Who: City of Death
as 'Art Gallery Visitor'.
Sat, Oct 20 1979
Poster of Life of Brian
Life of Brian
John Cleese was
39 in Life of Brian
as 'Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur'.
Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
John Cleese was
39 in The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 20 1979
Poster of Away from it All
Away from it All
John Cleese was
39 in Away from it All
as 'Nigel Farquhar-Bennett (Narrator)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of To Norway, Home of Giants
To Norway, Home of Giants
John Cleese was
39 in To Norway, Home of Giants
as 'Norman Fearless'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
John Cleese was
37 in The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of The Mermaid Frolics
The Mermaid Frolics
John Cleese was
37 in The Mermaid Frolics
as 'Self- Various roles'.
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
John Cleese was
37 in Pleasure at Her Majesty's
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Dec 29 1976
Poster of How Not to Exhibit Yourself
How Not to Exhibit Yourself
John Cleese was
36 in How Not to Exhibit Yourself
as 'John Cleese'.
Mon, Nov 24 1975
Poster of Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
John Cleese was
35 in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
as 'Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter'.
Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
John Cleese was
35 in Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 19 1974
Poster of Romance with a Double Bass
Romance with a Double Bass
John Cleese was
34 in Romance with a Double Bass
as 'Smychkov'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Is This a Record?
Is This a Record?
John Cleese was
33 in Is This a Record?
as 'Various'.
Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of The Love Ban
The Love Ban
John Cleese was
33 in The Love Ban
as 'Contraceptives Lecturer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Who Sold You This, Then?
Who Sold You This, Then?
John Cleese was
32 in Who Sold You This, Then?
as ''.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
John Cleese was
32 in The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
as ''.
Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of And Now for Something Completely Different
And Now for Something Completely Different
John Cleese was
31 in And Now for Something Completely Different
as 'Announcer / Hungarian Citizen / self - Defence Teacher / Sir George Head / Policeman / Interviewer / Mr. Praline / Second General / Christopher Columbus / Mungo the Cook / Bank Robber / Accountant #2 (falling past the window) / Vocational Guidance Counselor / Vivian Smith Smythe Smith / Mountie / Town Guild Lady'.
Tue, Sep 28 1971
Poster of Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
John Cleese was
31 in Euroshow '71: May Day Special
as 'Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)'.
Sat, May 01 1971
Poster of The Statue
The Statue
John Cleese was
31 in The Statue
as 'Harry'.
Wed, Jan 27 1971
Poster of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
John Cleese was
31 in Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
as 'Various Roles'.
Sun, Jan 03 1971
Poster of The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
John Cleese was
31 in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
as 'Pumer'.
Thu, Nov 12 1970
Poster of Monty Python: Who's There?
Monty Python: Who's There?
John Cleese was
30 in Monty Python: Who's There?
as 'Timothy'.
Wed, Apr 15 1970
Poster of The Magic Christian
The Magic Christian
John Cleese was
30 in The Magic Christian
as 'Director in Sotheby's'.
Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of How to Irritate People
How to Irritate People
John Cleese was
29 in How to Irritate People
as 'Himself - Various'.
Tue, Jan 21 1969
Poster of The Best House in London
The Best House in London
John Cleese was
29 in The Best House in London
as 'Jones'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
John Cleese was
28 in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
as 'Post Office Clerk'.
Wed, Sep 11 1968
Poster of Interlude
Interlude
John Cleese was
28 in Interlude
as 'Television public relations man'.
Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of Nuclear Bogeyheads
Nuclear Bogeyheads
John Cleese will be
84+ in Nuclear Bogeyheads
as 'bogeyhead'.
Unreleased
Poster of How to Make Her Cheat
How to Make Her Cheat
John Cleese will be
84+ in How to Make Her Cheat
as 'Terry'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dinosaur Hour Extra
The Dinosaur Hour Extra
John Cleese was
84+ in The Dinosaur Hour Extra
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 24 2023
Poster of The Dinosaur Hour
The Dinosaur Hour
John Cleese was
84+ in The Dinosaur Hour
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 29 2023
Poster of LOL: Last One Laughing
LOL: Last One Laughing
John Cleese was
81+ in LOL: Last One Laughing
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Why there is no hope
Why there is no hope
John Cleese was
80+ in Why there is no hope
as 'Actor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2020
Poster of Hold the Sunset
Hold the Sunset
John Cleese was
78+ in Hold the Sunset
as 'Phil'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018
Poster of Speechless
Speechless
John Cleese was
76+ in Speechless
as 'Martin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of John Bishop: In Conversation With...
John Bishop: In Conversation With...
John Cleese was
76+ in John Bishop: In Conversation With...
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
John Cleese was
75+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of A Life on Screen
A Life on Screen
John Cleese was
75+ in A Life on Screen
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 24 2014
Poster of Over the Garden Wall
Over the Garden Wall
John Cleese was
75+ in Over the Garden Wall
as 'Adelaide (voice), Quincy Endicott (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
John Cleese was
74+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Whitney
Whitney
John Cleese was
71+ in Whitney
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
John Cleese was
71+ in Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 22 2011
Poster of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
John Cleese was
69+ in Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2009
Poster of Skavlan
Skavlan
John Cleese was
69+ in Skavlan
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 16 2009
Poster of Markus Lanz
Markus Lanz
John Cleese was
68+ in Markus Lanz
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2008
Poster of More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
John Cleese was
68+ in More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2007
Poster of Movie Connections
Movie Connections
John Cleese was
67+ in Movie Connections
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
John Cleese was
67+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Legends
Legends
John Cleese was
67+ in Legends
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Robins
Robins
John Cleese was
66+ in Robins
as 'Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 23 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
John Cleese was
66+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Monty Python's Personal Best
Monty Python's Personal Best
John Cleese was
66+ in Monty Python's Personal Best
as 'Self / Various Characters'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 2006
Poster of Entourage
Entourage
John Cleese was
64+ in Entourage
as 'John Cleese'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 18 2004
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
John Cleese was
63+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of NDR Kultur – Das Journal
NDR Kultur – Das Journal
John Cleese was
62+ in NDR Kultur – Das Journal
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2002
Poster of Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
John Cleese was
62+ in Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
as 'Red Lansing'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
John Cleese was
62+ in Richard & Judy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of The Human Face
The Human Face
John Cleese was
61+ in The Human Face
as 'Presenter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 07 2001
Poster of Disney's House of Mouse
Disney's House of Mouse
John Cleese was
61+ in Disney's House of Mouse
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 13 2001
Poster of Mickey Mouse Works
Mickey Mouse Works
John Cleese was
59+ in Mickey Mouse Works
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 01 1999
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
John Cleese was
59+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Casper & Mandrilaftalen
Casper & Mandrilaftalen
John Cleese was
59+ in Casper & Mandrilaftalen
as 'Fake Bosse Bo Johansson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 1999
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
John Cleese was
58+ in Will & Grace
as 'Lyle Finster (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
John Cleese was
56+ in E! True Hollywood Story
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
John Cleese was
56+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
John Cleese was
56+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun
as 'Dr. Liam Neesam'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
John Cleese was
55+ in MADtv
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Look at the State We're In!
Look at the State We're In!
John Cleese was
55+ in Look at the State We're In!
as 'Minister'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 20 1995
Poster of Funny Business
Funny Business
John Cleese was
53+ in Funny Business
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1992
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
John Cleese was
42+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
John Cleese was
42+ in Whoops Apocalypse
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 1982
Poster of Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
John Cleese was
41+ in Wetten, dass..?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 1981
Poster of Not The Nine O'Clock News
Not The Nine O'Clock News
John Cleese was
39+ in Not The Nine O'Clock News
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1979
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
John Cleese was
39+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
John Cleese was
38+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
John Cleese was
36+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
John Cleese was
36+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Ripping Yarns
Ripping Yarns
John Cleese was
36+ in Ripping Yarns
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1976
Poster of Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers
John Cleese was
35+ in Fawlty Towers
as 'Basil Fawlty'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
John Cleese was
35+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
John Cleese was
33+ in Last of the Summer Wine
as 'Neighbour'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
John Cleese was
32+ in Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
as 'Various Characters'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 1972
Poster of The Goodies
The Goodies
John Cleese was
31+ in The Goodies
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Monty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python's Flying Circus
John Cleese was
29+ in Monty Python's Flying Circus
as 'Various / Announcer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of Sez Les
Sez Les
John Cleese was
29+ in Sez Les
as 'self, '.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 30 1969
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
John Cleese was
27+ in Omnibus
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of Misleading Cases
Misleading Cases
John Cleese was
27+ in Misleading Cases
as 'Mr. Partridge'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 20 1967
Poster of At Last the 1948 Show
At Last the 1948 Show
John Cleese was
27+ in At Last the 1948 Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 15 1967
Poster of The Frost Report
The Frost Report
John Cleese was
26+ in The Frost Report
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
John Cleese was
24+ in Doctor Who
as 'Art Gallery Visitor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
John Cleese was
22+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Comedy Playhouse
Comedy Playhouse
John Cleese was
22+ in Comedy Playhouse
as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 15 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
John Cleese was
21+ in The Avengers
as 'Marcus Rugman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Untitled Fawlty Towers Reboot
Untitled Fawlty Towers Reboot
John Cleese will be
84+ in Untitled Fawlty Towers Reboot
as 'Basil Fawlty'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Cancel Me
Cancel Me
John Cleese will be
84+ in Cancel Me
as 'Self - Host / Presenter'.
First Air Date
Unreleased