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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 83 years old

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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.

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)'.

Sat, Jun 05 2021

Bye Bye Morons

Terry Gilliam was

79 in Bye Bye Morons

as 'Hunter'.

Wed, Oct 21 2020

Fellini of the Spirits

Terry Gilliam was

79 in Fellini of the Spirits

as 'Self'.

Mon, Aug 31 2020

He Dreams of Giants

Terry Gilliam was

78 in He Dreams of Giants

as 'Himself'.

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)'.

Sat, Sep 07 2019

An Accidental Studio

Terry Gilliam was

78 in An Accidental Studio

as 'Self'.

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)'.

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'.

Fri, May 18 2018

Plankton Salesmen

Terry Gilliam was

76 in Plankton Salesmen

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Oct 29 2017

Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel

Terry Gilliam was

76 in Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel

as 'Self'.

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'.

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'.

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'.

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'.

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'.

Mon, Feb 15 2016

Das Prinzip Dada

Terry Gilliam was

75 in Das Prinzip Dada

as 'Self'.

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'.

Sat, Dec 26 2015

I REC U

Terry Gilliam was

74 in I REC U

as 'Dr. Therieux'.

Fri, Sep 25 2015

Sean Connery: In His Own Words

Terry Gilliam was

74 in Sean Connery: In His Own Words

as 'Self'.

Tue, Aug 18 2015

Absolutely Anything

Terry Gilliam was

74 in Absolutely Anything

as 'Nasty Alien (voice)'.

Fri, Jun 26 2015

Film Adventurer Karel Zeman

Terry Gilliam was

74 in Film Adventurer Karel Zeman

as 'Self'.

Tue, Mar 31 2015

Jupiter Ascending

Terry Gilliam was

74 in Jupiter Ascending

as 'Seal and Signet Minister'.

Wed, Feb 04 2015

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

Terry Gilliam was

73 in Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

as 'Self'.

Thu, Nov 13 2014

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Terry Gilliam was

73 in Monty Python Live (Mostly)

as 'Self, others'.

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'.

Sun, Jun 29 2014

The Meaning of Monty Python

Terry Gilliam was

72 in The Meaning of Monty Python

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 08 2013

9 Month Stretch

Terry Gilliam was

72 in 9 Month Stretch

as 'Charles Meatson "famous man-eater"'.

Sat, Sep 07 2013

Münchhausen - Die Geschichte einer Lüge

Terry Gilliam was

72 in Münchhausen - Die Geschichte einer Lüge

as 'Himself'.

Sat, Jan 19 2013

Anatomy of a Liar

Terry Gilliam was

71 in Anatomy of a Liar

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 26 2012

For No Good Reason

Terry Gilliam was

71 in For No Good Reason

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 12 2012

Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

Terry Gilliam was

71 in Magical Mystery Tour Revisited

as 'Self'.

Sat, Oct 06 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)'.

Sat, Sep 08 2012

The Cricklewood Greats

Terry Gilliam was

71 in The Cricklewood Greats

as 'Himself'.

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'.

Sat, Jan 14 2012

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Terry Gilliam was

71 in Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 27 2011

George Harrison: Living in the Material World

Terry Gilliam was

70 in George Harrison: Living in the Material World

as 'Self'.

Wed, Oct 05 2011

The Monster of Nix

Terry Gilliam was

70 in The Monster of Nix

as 'The Ranger (Voice)'.

Wed, Jun 01 2011

Adventures in Plymptoons!

Terry Gilliam was

70 in Adventures in Plymptoons!

as 'Himself'.

Mon, May 30 2011

The Legend of Hallowdega

Terry Gilliam was

69 in The Legend of Hallowdega

as 'Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)'.

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 'Himself'.

Tue, Oct 26 2010

Dante Ferretti: Production Designer

Terry Gilliam was

69 in Dante Ferretti: Production Designer

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 10 2010

Sodankylä Forever

Terry Gilliam was

69 in Sodankylä Forever

as 'Self'.

Thu, Aug 05 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'.

Thu, Mar 25 2010

Heath Ledger: A Tribute

Terry Gilliam was

68 in Heath Ledger: A Tribute

as 'Self'.

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'.

Tue, Oct 21 2008

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

Terry Gilliam was

67 in Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jul 01 2008

What Is Brazil?

Terry Gilliam was

67 in What Is Brazil?

as 'Self'.

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'.

Tue, Apr 08 2008

Life Of Brian Screenplay

Terry Gilliam was

67 in Life Of Brian Screenplay

as 'Man Even Further Forward, Revolutionary, Jailer'.

Tue, Jan 29 2008

Monty Python Conquers America

Terry Gilliam was

67 in Monty Python Conquers America

as 'Self'.

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 ''.

Mon, Jul 30 2007

The Making of 'Tideland'

Terry Gilliam was

66 in The Making of 'Tideland'

as 'Self'.

Tue, Feb 27 2007

The Secret Life of Brian

Terry Gilliam was

66 in The Secret Life of Brian

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jan 01 2007

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'.

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'.

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'.

Tue, Dec 20 2005

Getting Gilliam

Terry Gilliam was

64 in Getting Gilliam

as 'Self'.

Thu, Sep 01 2005

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Terry Gilliam was

64 in Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as 'Self'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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'.

Tue, Sep 02 2003

Breakfast with Hunter

Terry Gilliam was

62 in Breakfast with Hunter

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jun 21 2003

Hunter Goes to Hollywood

Terry Gilliam was

62 in Hunter Goes to Hollywood

as 'Himself'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Forever Ealing

Terry Gilliam was

62 in Forever Ealing

as 'Self'.

Thu, Dec 05 2002

Lost in La Mancha

Terry Gilliam was

61 in Lost in La Mancha

as 'Self - Writer & Director'.

Mon, Feb 11 2002

Chris on Chris

Terry Gilliam was

61 in Chris on Chris

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jan 01 2002

The Life of Python

Terry Gilliam was

59 in The Life of Python

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 31 2000

Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

Terry Gilliam was

58 in Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 08 1999

The Monty Python Story

Terry Gilliam was

58 in The Monty Python Story

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 08 1999

Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

Terry Gilliam was

58 in Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

as 'Self'.

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'.

Tue, Nov 17 1998

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Terry Gilliam was

57 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen

as 'Self'.

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'.

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'.

Wed, Oct 02 1996

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder

Terry Gilliam was

53 in Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder

as 'Self'.

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'.

Sat, Apr 09 1994

Life of Python

Terry Gilliam was

49 in Life of Python

as 'Self / Various Roles'.

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'.

Sat, Nov 18 1989

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Terry Gilliam was

48 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as 'Irritating Singer Inside Fish (uncredited)'.

Wed, Dec 07 1988

Spies Like Us

Terry Gilliam was

45 in Spies Like Us

as 'Dr. Imhaus'.

Fri, Dec 06 1985

Brazil

Terry Gilliam was

44 in Brazil

as 'Smoking Man (uncredited)'.

Wed, Feb 20 1985

The Crimson Permanent Assurance

Terry Gilliam was

42 in The Crimson Permanent Assurance

as 'Window Cleaner (uncredited)'.

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'.

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'.

Fri, Jun 25 1982

Storytime

Terry Gilliam was

38 in Storytime

as 'Narrator'.

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'.

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'.

Wed, Jun 20 1979

Cinématon

Terry Gilliam was

38 in Cinématon

as 'N°601'.

Wed, Dec 20 1978

Jabberwocky

Terry Gilliam was

36 in Jabberwocky

as 'Man with Rock'.

Mon, Mar 28 1977

Pleasure at Her Majesty's

Terry Gilliam was

36 in Pleasure at Her Majesty's

as 'Himself'.

Wed, Dec 29 1976

Miracle of Flight

Terry Gilliam was

34 in Miracle of Flight

as 'Voice'.

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'.

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'.

Thu, Dec 19 1974

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'.

Tue, Sep 28 1971

Euroshow '71: May Day Special

Terry Gilliam was

30 in Euroshow '71: May Day Special

as 'Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)'.

Sat, May 01 1971

Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

Terry Gilliam was

30 in Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

as 'Various Roles'.

Sun, Jan 03 1971

Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam will be

83+ in Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam

as ''.

Unreleased

Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story

Terry Gilliam will be

83+ in Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story

as ''.

Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Reel Britannia

Terry Gilliam was

81+ in Reel Britannia

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 09 2022

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Terry Gilliam was

73+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as ''.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

The Kumars

Terry Gilliam was

73+ in The Kumars

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 2014

Evening Urgant

Terry Gilliam was

71+ in Evening Urgant

as 'Self'.

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'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2009

Movie Connections

Terry Gilliam was

66+ in Movie Connections

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2007

The Graham Norton Show

Terry Gilliam was

66+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

The One Show

Terry Gilliam was

65+ in The One Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

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'.

First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 2006

HypaSpace

Terry Gilliam was

61+ in HypaSpace

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002

Trigger Happy TV

Terry Gilliam was

59+ in Trigger Happy TV

as ''.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 2000

Ruby

Terry Gilliam was

56+ in Ruby

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1997

Classic Albums

Terry Gilliam was

56+ in Classic Albums

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997

The Frank Skinner Show

Terry Gilliam was

54+ in The Frank Skinner Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995

The Last Machine

Terry Gilliam was

54+ in The Last Machine

as ''.

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'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1989

Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

Terry Gilliam was

45+ in Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

as ''.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1986

Late Night with David Letterman

Terry Gilliam was

41+ in Late Night with David Letterman

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982

The South Bank Show

Terry Gilliam was

37+ in The South Bank Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 1978

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Terry Gilliam was

35+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Terry Gilliam was

34+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Terry Gilliam was

28+ in Monty Python's Flying Circus

as 'Various'.

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'.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 1968

Do Not Adjust Your Set

Terry Gilliam was

27+ in Do Not Adjust Your Set

as ''.

First Air Date
Tue, Dec 26 1967