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Biography
Billy Connolly (born November 24, 1942) is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname The Big Yin (The Big One). His first trade, in the early 1960s, was as a welder (specifically a boilermaker) in the Glasgow shipyards, but he gave it up towards the end of the decade to pursue a career as a folk singer in the Humblebums and subsequently as a soloist. In the early 1970s he made the transition from folk-singer with a comedic persona to fully-fledged comedian, a role in which he continues. He also became an actor, and has appeared in such films as Indecent Proposal (1993); Mrs. Brown (1997), for which he was nominated for a BAFTA; The Boondock Saints (1999); The Man Who Sued God (2001); Water (1985);The Last Samurai (2003); Timeline (2003); Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006); and The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008). Connolly reprised his role as Noah "Il Duce" MacManus in Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Connolly appears as the King of Lilliput in the 2010 remake of Gulliver′s Travels.
Acted in 86
2010s
- 2016
Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America
Hinself - Host · 3 episodes
- 2014
Billy Connolly's Big Send Off
Presenter · 2 episodes
- 2012
What About Dick?
Inspector McGuffin
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Ronnie Drew: September Song
Movie
- 2006
68Fido
Fido
- 2005
Billy Connolly: Live in New York
Billy Connolly
- 2004
Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand
TV
- 2003
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life
Movie
- 2002
Ultimate Fights from the Movies
Frankie (Crossing the Line) (archive footage)
Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales
TV
Billy Connolly: Live in Dublin 2002
Billy Connolly
- 2001
Gabriel & Me
Gabriel
Gentlemen's Relish
Kingdom Swann
- 2000
An Everlasting Piece
Scalper
1990s
- 1999
The Debt Collector
Nickie Dryden
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Billy Connolly
- 1998
Still Crazy
Hughie
Och Around the Clock
Movie
Middleton's Changeling
Movie
- 1997
Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band
Movie
Paws
PC (voice)
Deacon Brodie
Deacon Brodie
- 1996
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia
TV
Dennis the Menace and Gnasher
Captain Trout (voice) · 1 episode
- 1995
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Sketch Performer (Archive Footage)
- 1994
World Tour of Scotland
TV
- 1993
Down Among the Big Boys
JoJo Donnelly
- 1992
Billy
TV
- 1991
Billy Connolly: Pale Blue Scottish Person
Movie
Dreaming
Game Show Host/Busker
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Billy Connolly: Billy and Albert (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Billy Connolly
The Hunting of the Snark
The Bellman
- 1986
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief
TV
- 1985
Blue Money
Des
Water
Delgado Fitzhugh
- 1984
Androcles and the Lion
Androcles
- 1983
Bullshot
Hawkeye McGillicuddy
- 1982
Billy Connolly: The Pick of Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly
- 1981
Billy Connolly Bites Yer Bum!
Billy Connolly
- 1980
A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special
Bogle McNeep
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Kenny Everett Video Show
TV
- 1976
The Elephants' Graveyard
Jody
- 1975
Just Another Saturday
Paddy
- 1974
Clydescope
Jefferson Jofferson
- 1971
- 1970
No release date
Laughs and Larrikins
Movie
Wrote 15
2010s
- 2016
Billy Connolly: High Horse Tour Live
Writer
- 2010
Billy Connolly: Live in London 2010
Screenplay
2000s
- 2007
Billy Connolly: Was It Something I Said?
Writer
- 2005
Billy Connolly: Live in New York
Writer
- 2002
Billy Connolly: Live in Dublin 2002
Writer
1990s
- 1995
Billy Connolly: A Scot in the Arctic
Writer
Billy Connolly Live At Usher Hall
Writer
Two Bites of Billy Connolly
Writer
- 1994
Billy Connolly: Live at the Apollo
Writer
- 1991
Billy Connolly: Pale Blue Scottish Person
Writer
1980s
- 1985
- 1982
Billy Connolly: Hand Picked by Billy
Writer
- 1981
Billy Connolly Bites Yer Bum!
Writer
1970s
- 1979
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Writer
- 1977
Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet
Writer
Created 4
2000s
- 2004
Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand
Creator
- 2002
Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales
Creator
1990s
- 1996
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia
Creator
- 1994
World Tour of Scotland
Creator
Sound 2
1980s
- 1985
1970s
- 1974
Clydescope
Songs
Produced 2
2010s
- 2016
Billy Connolly: High Horse Tour Live
Producer
- 2014
Billy Connolly's Big Send Off
Executive Producer
Appearances87
2020s
- 2024
In My Own Words
Self · 1 episode
The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
Ooh the Banter!
Self
Billy Connolly Does...
Self · 13 episodes
- 2021
Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure
Themselves
Billy Connolly: In His Own Words
Self
Parkinson at 50
Self (archive footage)
- 2020
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
Self
Billy and Us
Self · 6 episodes
Scotland: Contains Strong Language
Himself (archive footage)
Billy Connolly: Life, Death and Laughter
Himself - Interviewed Guest
2010s
- 2019
Billy Connolly: The Sex Life of Bandages
Himself
Billy Connolly's Great American Trail
Himself · 3 episodes
- 2018
Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland
Self · 2 episodes
Billy Connolly's Ultimate World Tour
Himself
- 2017
Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime
Himself
Tate Britain's Great Art Walks
Self · 1 episode
Billy Connolly And Me
Self
- 2016
Billy Connolly: High Horse Tour Live
Himself
- 2014
Five Fables
Himself - Narrator · 5 episodes
- 2013
Great Bear Stakeout
Narrator · 2 episodes
- 2011
Billy Connolly: You Asked for It
Himself
Billy Connolly's Route 66
himself · 4 episodes
Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line
Self
- 2010
Gerard Kelly: A Celebration
Self
Billy Connolly: Live in London 2010
self
2000s
- 2009
Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News
Self
Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World
Self · 5 episodes
- 2008
Stanley Baxter: Now and Then
Self
Gaybo Laughs Back
Self
- 2007
Billy Connolly: Was It Something I Said?
Himself
Shrink Rap
Self · 1 episode
Top Gear of the Pops
Self (Comic Relief VT)
- 2006
Fuck
Self
- 2005
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Self
Live Aid Against All Odds
Self
Ivor Cutler: Looking For Truth With a Pin
Self
- 2004
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Self
Billy Connolly - One Night Stand
Himself
- 2003
Billy Connolly: Live - The Greatest Hits
Himself
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Self - Interviewee
- 2002
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Self
- 2001
An Evening In Australia With Billy Connolly
Self
1990s
- 1999
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Television
Self
- 1998
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
Self
- 1997
Billy Connolly: Two Night Stand
Himself
- 1996
- 1995
Billy Connolly: A Scot in the Arctic
Self
Billy Connolly Live At Usher Hall
Himself
Two Bites of Billy Connolly
Himself
- 1994
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
Self - Audience Member
Billy Connolly: Live at the Apollo
Himself
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Scotland
Self
- 1993
- 1992
Acoustic Routes
Self
- 1991
Billy Connolly - Live at the Odeon Hammersmith London
Himself
1980s
- 1989
The Movie Life of George
Self
- 1988
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
Barry Humphries: This is Your Lunch
Self
- 1986
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
Self
- 1985
Live Aid
Self
- 1982
Billy Connolly: Hand Picked by Billy
Himself
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Self
- 1981
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Self
1970s
- 1979
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Himself
- 1978
- 1977
Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet
Self
- 1976
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
No release date
McGinn of the Calton
Self