1939-10-27 Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK
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. In the late 1960s he became a member of Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and the four Monty Python films: And Now for Something Completely Different, Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. In the mid 1970s, Cleese and his first wife Connie Booth, co-wrote and starred in the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Later, he co-starred with Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis and former Python colleague Michael Palin in A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures. He also starred in Clockwise, and has appeared in many other films, including two James Bond films, two Harry Potter films, and three Shrek films. With Yes Minister writer Antony Jay he co-founded the production company Video Arts, responsible for making entertaining training films. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Cleese, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Fawlty Towers: The Play | Self | 2025-09-19 |
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The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers | 2025-05-31 | |
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John Cleese Packs It In | 2025-11-13 | |
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The Roast of John Cleese | Self | 2024-03-12 |
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The Palace | Arthur William Dallas III | 2023-09-28 |
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Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs | Self | 2023-05-06 |
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The Martini Shot | Dr. Auyeung | 2023-07-13 |
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Rally Road Racers | Archie Vainglorious (voice) | 2023-05-12 |
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Daddy Daughter Trip | Frank | 2022-09-30 |
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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) | 2021-06-05 |
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Father Christmas Is Back | John Christmas | 2021-11-07 |
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Why Are We (Not) Creative? | Self | 2021-10-20 |
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Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius | Interviewee | 2021-10-10 |
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Clifford the Big Red Dog | Mr. Bridwell | 2021-11-10 |
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Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness | Self | 2020-04-21 |
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Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp | Self | 2020-06-23 |
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The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee | John | 2020-12-10 |
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Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails | Self (archive footage) | 2019-09-07 |
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The Naked Wanderer | Brian King | 2019-09-05 |
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Arctic Dogs | Otto von Walrus (voice) | 2019-11-01 |
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An Accidental Studio | Self (archive footage) | 2019-07-12 |
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Assholes: A Theory | Himself | 2019-11-13 |
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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen | 2018-01-07 | |
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Charming | Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice) | 2018-03-26 |
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Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer | Donner (voice) | 2018-11-08 |
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Why Are We Creative? | Self | 2018-09-07 |
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Trolls | Roi Gristle (voice) | 2016-10-13 |
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves | Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2016-09-12 |
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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion | General Eeder | 2016-05-01 |
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Get Squirrely | Mr. Bellwood (voice) | 2015-03-01 |
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Absolutely Anything | Chief Alien (voice) | 2015-02-13 |
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Behind Over the Garden Wall | Self | 2015-07-08 |
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Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar | Self | 2014-06-29 |
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Monty Python Live (Mostly) | Self, others | 2014-07-20 |
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Spud 3: Learning to Fly | Mr. 'The Guv' Edly | 2014-12-16 |
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Monty Python: The Meaning of Live | Self | 2014-11-13 |
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The Last Impresario | Self | 2014-06-26 |
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The Meaning of Monty Python | Self | 2013-10-08 |
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Planes | Bulldog (voice) | 2013-08-09 |
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Spud 2: The Madness Continues | Mr. 'The Guv' Edly | 2013-06-06 |
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Ο Θεός Αγαπάει το Χαβιάρι | McCormick | 2012-08-04 |
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The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker | Self | 2012-12-24 |
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Anatomy of a Liar | Self | 2012-10-26 |
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A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman | Various (voice) | 2012-11-02 |
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Beethoven's Christmas Adventure | Narrator | 2011-10-04 |
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John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live | 2011-08-11 | |
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The Big Year | Historical Montage Narrator (voice) | 2011-10-13 |
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Winnie the Pooh | Narrator (voice) | 2011-04-06 |
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The Undefeated | Self (archive footage) | 2011-07-15 |
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release | Self | 2010-01-01 |
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Shrek Forever After | King Harold (voice) | 2010-05-20 |
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Spud | Mr. 'The Guv' Edly | 2010-12-03 |
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The Pink Panther 2 | Dreyfus | 2009-02-06 |
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Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits | Self / Basil Fawlty | 2009-06-01 |
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened | Self / Basil Fawlty | 2009-05-10 |
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Planet 51 | Professor Kipple (voice) | 2009-11-19 |
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The Seventh Python | Self | 2008-06-26 |
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Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus | Self | 2008-07-01 |
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Monty Python Conquers America | Self | 2008-01-01 |
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Life Of Brian Screenplay | Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion | 2008-01-29 |
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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation | Self | 2008-03-31 |
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Gaybo Laughs Back | Self | 2008-11-09 |
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We Are Most Amused | Self - Presenter | 2008-11-15 |
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The Day the Earth Stood Still | Professor Barnhardt | 2008-12-10 |
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Igor | Dr. Glickenstein (voice) | 2008-09-19 |
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Shrek the Third | King Harold (voice) | 2007-05-17 |
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The Secret Life of Brian | Self | 2007-01-01 |
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What the Pythons Did Next... | Self (archive footage) | 2007-01-01 |
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Hitler: The Comedy Years | Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2007-05-10 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-27 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-22 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-27 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-22 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-27 |
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Charlotte's Web | Samuel the Sheep (voice) | 2006-12-07 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-03-01 |
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Man About Town | Dr. Primkin | 2006-06-08 |
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The Art of Football from A to Z | Self | 2006-05-25 |
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Aud go'hjerta | Self (archive footage) | 2006-12-28 |
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L'Entente cordiale | Lord Conrad | 2006-06-21 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-22 |
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Valiant | Mercury (voice) | 2005-03-25 |
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Fawlty Towers Revisited | Himself | 2005-12-01 |
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The Funny Blokes of British Comedy | Self | 2005-03-03 |
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The Roots of Monty Python | Self (archive footage) | 2005-11-26 |
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Complete Guide to Guys | Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon | 2005-01-01 |
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Return of the Goodies | Himself | 2005-12-30 |
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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The Magic Touch of Harry Potter | Self | 2004-06-11 |
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? | Self | 2004-12-09 |
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Shrek 2 | King Harold (voice) | 2004-05-19 |
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Around the World in 80 Days | Grizzled Sergeant | 2004-06-16 |
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Wine for the Confused | Self | 2004-10-21 |
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Scorched | Charles Merchant | 2003-05-17 |
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George of the Jungle 2 | An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice) | 2003-08-18 |
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Mr. Munday | 2003-06-25 |
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Stupidity | Self | 2003-01-01 |
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The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' | Self | 2003-09-02 |
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Concert for George | Self | 2003-10-03 |
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe | Self | 2002-01-12 |
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Best Ever Bond | Self / R | 2002-11-22 |
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Mickey's House of Villains | Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited) | 2002-09-03 |
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Die Another Day | Q | 2002-11-17 |
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash | James | 2002-08-16 |
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Making Rat Race | Himself | 2002-01-29 |
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas) | 2002-11-13 |
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Die Another Day: From Script to Screen | Self | 2002-11-20 |
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Fawlty Towers: An Interview with John Cleese | Kendisi | 2001-01-01 |
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker') (voice) | 2001-11-06 |
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Rat Race | Donald P. Sinclair | 2001-08-17 |
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Nearly Headless Nick | 2001-11-16 |
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Quantum Project | Alexander Pentcho | 2000-05-05 |
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Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn | Self | 2000-01-22 |
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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big | The Giant Alien (voice) | 2000-11-17 |
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The Magic Pudding | Albert the Magic Pudding (voice) | 2000-12-14 |
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Rockstar | Interviewer in lounge | 2000-01-01 |
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Isn't She Great | Henry Marcus | 2000-01-28 |
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The Life of Python | Self | 2000-10-31 |
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The Monty Python Story | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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The World Is Not Enough | R | 1999-11-17 |
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Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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Mickey’s Mechanical House | Narrator (voice) | 1999-09-11 |
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The Nutcracker | Narrator | 1999-10-23 |
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Parting Shots | Maurice Walpole | 1999-05-14 |
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The Out-of-Towners | Mr. Mersault | 1999-04-02 |
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In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese | Self | 1998-08-23 |
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Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Self | 1998-03-21 |
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Fierce Creatures | Rollo Lee | 1997-01-23 |
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George of the Jungle | An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice) | 1997-07-15 |
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Spike | Self | 1996-06-11 |
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The Wind in the Willows | Mr. Toad's Lawyer | 1996-10-16 |
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The Jungle Book | Dr. Julius Plumford | 1994-12-23 |
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The Swan Princess | Jean-Bob (voice) | 1994-11-18 |
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein | Prof. Waldman | 1994-11-04 |
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Splitting Heirs | Raoul P. Shadgrind | 1993-04-02 |
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Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? | 1993-06-17 | |
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Creativity in Management | Self | 1991-01-23 |
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Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb | Narrator (voice) | 1991-09-14 |
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Amnesty International's Big 30 | Self | 1991-12-28 |
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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West | Cat R. Waul (voice) | 1991-11-21 |
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Life of Python | Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage) | 1990-03-16 |
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Bullseye! | Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese | 1990-11-02 |
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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | Self | 1990-11-21 |
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Sales People from Hell | 1989-01-01 | |
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Colleagues From Hell | 1989-01-01 | |
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Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python | Self / Various Characters | 1989-11-18 |
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Erik the Viking | Halfdan the Black | 1989-09-01 |
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Interviewers From Hell | 1989-01-01 | |
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Teams from Hell | 1989-01-01 | |
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Customers From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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Communicators From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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Bosses From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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Customer Service From Hell | 1989-01-01 | |
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball | Self | 1989-01-01 |
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Employees From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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Quark the Dragon Slayer | 1989-12-20 | |
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The Movie Life of George | Self | 1989-02-10 |
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The Big Picture | Bartender | 1989-09-15 |
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A Fish Called Wanda | Archie Leach | 1988-07-15 |
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John Cleese's First Farewell Performance | Self | 1988-07-13 |
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball | Jim Cleese | 1987-01-01 |
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Baby Quark | 1987-12-02 | |
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Dragonslayer Quark | 1987-12-02 | |
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The Grand Knockout Tournament | Self | 1987-06-19 |
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Quark and the Highway Robber | 1987-12-02 | |
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Clockwise | Brian Stimpson | 1986-03-01 |
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Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff | Self | 1985-07-09 |
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Silverado | Sheriff John T. Langston | 1985-07-10 |
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Yellowbeard | Harvey 'Blind' Pew | 1983-06-24 |
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Privates on Parade | Major Giles Flack | 1983-03-18 |
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Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | Various Roles | 1983-03-31 |
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Group Madness | Self | 1983-06-11 |
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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl | Various Roles | 1982-06-25 |
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The Secret Policeman's Other Ball | Self - Various Roles | 1982-03-01 |
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The Great Muppet Caper | Neville | 1981-06-26 |
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Time Bandits | Robin Hood | 1981-07-13 |
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The Tom Machine | Computer (voice) | 1980-11-20 |
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Peter Cook & Co. | Himself / Various Characters | 1980-11-14 |
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The Queen Special | Man in Bar | 1980-11-08 |
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The Taming of the Shrew | Petruchio | 1980-10-23 |
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The Secret Policeman's Ball | Himself - Various Roles | 1979-12-22 |
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The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 | Self | 1979-06-20 |
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...To Norway, Home of Giants! | Norman Fearless | 1979-05-05 |
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Doctor Who: City of Death | Art Gallery Visitor | 1979-10-20 |
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Golden Gordon | Passerby | 1979-10-17 |
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Away from It All | Nigel Farquhar-Bennett – Narrator (voice) | 1979-01-01 |
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Life of Brian | Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur | 1979-08-17 |
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The Mermaid Frolics | Self- Various roles | 1977-09-10 |
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Three Piece Suite | Kevin | 1977-01-01 |
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It | Sherlock Holmes | 1977-09-18 |
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Meetings, Bloody Meetings | 1976-01-01 | |
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Pleasure at Her Majesty's | Self | 1976-12-29 |
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How Not to Exhibit Yourself | John Cleese | 1975-11-24 |
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Awkward Customers | Brian | 1975-11-09 |
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More Awkward Customers | Brian | 1975-11-10 |
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail | Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter | 1975-04-03 |
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Romance with a Double Bass | Smychkov | 1974-01-01 |
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Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report | Self | 1974-12-19 |
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The Goodies and the Beanstalk | The Genie | 1973-12-24 |
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Is This a Record? | Various | 1973-06-01 |
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Elementary, My Dear Watson | Sherlock Holmes | 1973-01-18 |
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Monty Python In The Netherlands | 1973-01-18 | |
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The Love Ban | Contraceptives Lecturer | 1973-01-01 |
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Who Sold You This, Then? | 1972-01-01 | |
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Euroshow '71: May Day Special | Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus) | 1971-05-01 |
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The Statue | Harry | 1971-01-27 |
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The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 | 1971-12-31 | |
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And Now for Something Completely Different | 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 | 1971-09-28 |
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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | Pumer | 1970-11-12 |
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Monty Python: Who's There? | Timothy | 1970-04-15 |
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The Magic Christian | Director in Sotheby's | 1969-12-12 |
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How to Irritate People | Himself - Various | 1969-01-21 |
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The Best House in London | Jones (uncredited) | 1969-06-01 |
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom | Post Office Clerk | 1968-09-11 |
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Interlude | Television public relations man | 1968-05-01 |
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The Splendid Thing | ||
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Taking The Wheel | Nathan | |
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How to Make Her Cheat | Terry | |
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The Philosophers' Football Match | Archimedes |
