
Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
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). He is the only Python not born in Britain; he took British citizenship in 1968. Description above from the Wikipedia article Terry Gilliam, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Directed 22
2010s
- 2018
- 2015
Benvenuto Cellini
Stage Director
- 2013
- 2011
The Wholly Family
Director
- 2010
The Legend of Hallowdega
Director
Arcade Fire: UNSTAGED
Director
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
Le court des grands
Director
1990s
- 1998
- 1995
- 1991
1980s
- 1988
- 1985
- 1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Director
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
Storytime
Director
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
Miracle of Flight
Director
Acted in 41
2020s
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2015
I REC U
Dr. Therieux
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
The Monster of Nix
The Ranger (Voice)
- 2010
The Legend of Hallowdega
Senior Citizen in Photo (uncredited)
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Movie
2000s
- 2006
Locked Out
Le faux bébé
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best
Various Roles (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
1990s
- 1995
The Last Machine
TV
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
Cinématon n°601 : Terry Gilliam
Movie
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
TV
- 1985
- 1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Window Cleaner (uncredited)
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Cinématon
N°601
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
The Do-It-Yourself Film Animation Show
Terry Gilliam · 5 episodes
Miracle of Flight
Voice
- 1972
The Philosophers' Football Match
I. Kant
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Various Characters · 2 episodes
- 1971
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
1960s
- 1969
- 1967
Do Not Adjust Your Set
TV
No release date
TITOLI DI CODA - VIDEODROME
Terry Gilliam
Wrote 22
2020s
- 2026
Short cuts : L'Armée des 12 singes de Terry Gilliam
Original Film Writer
- 2024
2010s
- 2018
- 2014
- 2011
The Wholly Family
Writer
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
1990s
- 1998
1980s
- 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Writer
- 1988
- 1985
- 1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Screenplay
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
Miracle of Flight
Writer
- 1971
And Now for Something Completely Different
Screenplay
1960s
- 1969
No release date
Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python
Writer
Produced 5
2020s
- 2026
The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1981
1970s
- 1974
Miracle of Flight
Producer
Art department 3
2010s
- 2019
Happy Birthday
Art Designer
1970s
- 1979
Visual effects 3
1970s
- 1979
Storytime
Animation
- 1974
Miracle of Flight
Animation
Created 2
2000s
- 2006
Monty Python's Personal Best
Creator
No release date
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Creator
Appearances96
2020s
- 2026
The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
Himself
Le cinéma de Terry Gilliam - L’imagination au pouvoir
Self (archive footage)
- 2024
Uma Thurman: Hollywood's Silent Warrior
Self (archive) - director
My National Gallery, London
Self
- 2022
Reel Britannia
Self · 4 episodes
- 2021
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Self
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
- 2020
Fellini of the Spirits
Self
2010s
- 2019
He Dreams of Giants
Self
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Self (archive footage)
An Accidental Studio
Self
- 2018
Love Express. The Disappearance of Walerian Borowczyk
Self
- 2017
Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel
Self
Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
Self
- 2016
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels
Himself
Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings
Himself
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon
Himself
The Dada Principle
Self
- 2015
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Self - Director and Animator
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Self
- 2014
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Self
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Self (archive footage) · 5 episodes
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Self
- 2013
The Meaning of Monty Python
Self
- 2012
Anatomy of a Liar
Self
For No Good Reason
Self
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Self
The Cricklewood Greats
Himself
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Self - Director
- 2011
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Self
- 2010
Dante Ferretti: Production Designer
Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Self
2000s
- 2009
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Self · 6 episodes
- 2008
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices
Himself
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Self
What Is Brazil?
Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Self - Director & Writer
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
- 2007
Movie Connections
Self · 1 episode
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
Himself
The Secret Life of Brian
Self
What the Pythons Did Next...
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Monty Python's Personal Best
Self / Various Characters · 6 episodes
- 2005
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life
Self
The Visual Magic of the Brothers Grimm
Himself
The Roots of Monty Python
Self (archive footage)
Getting Gilliam
Self
- 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
Self
Breakfast with Hunter
Self
Hunter Goes to Hollywood
Himself
- 2002
Forever Ealing
Self
Lost in La Mancha
Self - Writer & Director
Chris on Chris
Self
- 2000
The Life of Python
Self
Trigger Happy TV
Self · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1999
The Monty Python Story
Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Self
30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation
Self
- 1998
Spotlight on Location: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Self
- 1997
- 1996
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'
Self
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History
Self
- 1995
- 1994
Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood's Boy Wonder
Self
Philip K Dick: A Day in the Afterlife
Self - Interviewee
- 1990
Life of Python
Self / Various Roles
1980s
- 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
The Movie Life of George
Self
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
Storytime
Narrator
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Self
- 1978
Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”
Self
- 1976
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
- 1975
- 1974
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Self
- 1971
And Now for Something Completely Different
Self-Defence Nun / Flasher / Uncle Sam / Caterpillar Man / Sign Holder / Conrad Poohs





