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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The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers | 2025-05-31 | |
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John Cleese Packs It In | 2025-11-13 | |
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Fawlty Towers: The Play | Self | 2025-09-19 |
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The Roast of John Cleese | Self | 2024-03-12 |
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Rally Road Racers | Archie Vainglorious (voice) | 2023-05-12 |
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The Martini Shot | Dr. Auyeung | 2023-09-27 |
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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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Daddy Daughter Trip | Frank | 2022-09-30 |
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Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius | Interviewee | 2021-10-10 |
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Father Christmas Is Back | John Christmas | 2021-11-07 |
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Clifford the Big Red Dog | Mr. Bridwell | 2021-11-10 |
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Why Are We (Not) Creative? | Self | 2021-10-20 |
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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) | 2021-06-05 |
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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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An Accidental Studio | Self (archive footage) | 2019-07-12 |
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Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails | Self (archive footage) | 2019-09-07 |
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Arctic Dogs | Otto von Walrus (voice) | 2019-11-01 |
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Assholes: A Theory | Himself | 2019-11-13 |
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The Naked Wanderer | Brian King | 2019-09-05 |
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Charming | Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice) | 2018-03-26 |
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Why Are We Creative? | Self | 2018-09-07 |
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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen | 2018-01-07 | |
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Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer | Donner (voice) | 2018-11-08 |
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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion | General Eeder | 2016-05-01 |
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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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Get Squirrely | Mr. Bellwood (voice) | 2015-03-01 |
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Behind Over the Garden Wall | Self | 2015-07-08 |
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Absolutely Anything | Chief Alien (voice) | 2015-02-13 |
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Monty Python: The Meaning of Live | Self | 2014-11-13 |
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Monty Python Live (Mostly) | Self, others | 2014-07-20 |
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Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar | Self | 2014-06-29 |
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Spud 3: Learning to Fly | Mr. 'The Guv' Edly | 2014-12-16 |
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The Meaning of Monty Python | Self | 2013-10-08 |
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Spud 2: The Madness Continues | Mr. 'The Guv' Edly | 2013-06-06 |
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Planes | Bulldog (voice) | 2013-08-09 |
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Anatomy of a Liar | Self | 2012-10-26 |
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Ο Θεός Αγαπάει το Χαβιάρι | McCormick | 2012-08-04 |
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A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman | Various (voice) | 2012-09-08 |
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The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker | Self | 2012-12-24 |
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Winnie the Pooh | Narrator (voice) | 2011-04-06 |
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Beethoven's Christmas Adventure | Narrator | 2011-10-04 |
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The Undefeated | Self (archive footage) | 2011-07-15 |
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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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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release | Self | 2010-01-01 |
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Spud | Mr. 'The Guv' Edly | 2010-12-03 |
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Shrek Forever After | King Harold (voice) | 2010-05-20 |
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened | Self / Basil Fawlty | 2009-05-10 |
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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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Planet 51 | Professor Kipple (voice) | 2009-11-19 |
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The Day the Earth Stood Still | Professor Barnhardt | 2008-12-10 |
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Gaybo Laughs Back | Self | 2008-11-09 |
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Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus | Self | 2008-07-01 |
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The Seventh Python | Self | 2008-06-26 |
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We Are Most Amused | Self - Presenter | 2008-11-15 |
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Monty Python Conquers America | Self | 2008-01-01 |
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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation | Self | 2008-03-31 |
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Life Of Brian Screenplay | Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion | 2008-01-29 |
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Igor | Dr. Glickenstein (voice) | 2008-09-19 |
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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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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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Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-03-01 |
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The Art of Football from A to Z | Self | 2006-05-25 |
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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—Michael Palin'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—Eric Idle'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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L'Entente cordiale | Lord Conrad | 2006-06-21 |
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Charlotte's Web | Samuel the Sheep (voice) | 2006-12-07 |
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Man About Town | Dr. Primkin | 2006-06-08 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-22 |
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Aud go'hjerta | Self (archive footage) | 2006-12-28 |
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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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The Funny Blokes of British Comedy | Himself | 2005-03-03 |
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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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Return of the Goodies | Himself | 2005-12-30 |
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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Wine for the Confused | Self | 2004-10-21 |
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The Magic Touch of Harry Potter | Self | 2004-06-11 |
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? | Self | 2004-12-09 |
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Around the World in 80 Days | Grizzled Sergeant | 2004-06-16 |
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Shrek 2 | King Harold (voice) | 2004-05-19 |
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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Mr. Munday | 2003-06-25 |
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Scorched | Charles Merchant | 2003-05-17 |
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Concert for George | Self | 2003-10-03 |
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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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George of the Jungle 2 | An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice) | 2003-08-18 |
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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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Die Another Day: From Script to Screen | Self | 2002-11-20 |
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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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Best Ever Bond | Self / R | 2002-11-22 |
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas) | 2002-11-13 |
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe | Self | 2002-01-12 |
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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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Fawlty Towers: An Interview with John Cleese | Kendisi | 2001-01-01 |
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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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The Life of Python | Self | 2000-10-31 |
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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 World Is Not Enough | R | 1999-11-17 |
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Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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The Monty Python Story | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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Parting Shots | Maurice Walpole | 1999-05-14 |
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Mickey’s Mechanical House | Narrator (voice) | 1999-09-11 |
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The Out-of-Towners | Mr. Mersault | 1999-04-02 |
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Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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The Nutcracker | Narrator | 1999-10-23 |
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Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Self | 1998-03-21 |
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In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese | Self | 1998-08-23 |
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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 | Himself | 1996-06-11 |
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The Wind in the Willows | Mr. Toad's Lawyer | 1996-10-16 |
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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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The Jungle Book | Dr. Julius Plumford | 1994-12-23 |
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Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? | 1993-06-17 | |
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Splitting Heirs | Raoul P. Shadgrind | 1993-04-02 |
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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West | Cat R. Waul (voice) | 1991-11-21 |
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Amnesty International's Big 30 | Self | 1991-12-28 |
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Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb | Narrator (voice) | 1991-09-14 |
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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | Self | 1990-11-21 |
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Bullseye! | Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese | 1990-11-02 |
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Life of Python | Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage) | 1990-03-16 |
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Bosses From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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The Big Picture | Bartender | 1989-09-15 |
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Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python | Self / Various Characters | 1989-11-18 |
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball | Self | 1989-01-01 |
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The Movie Life of George | Self | 1989-02-10 |
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Employees From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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Erik the Viking | Halfdan the Black | 1989-09-01 |
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Communicators From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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Quark the Dragon Slayer | 1989-12-20 | |
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Customers From Hell | Brian | 1989-01-01 |
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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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Quark and the Highway Robber | 1987-12-02 | |
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Baby Quark | 1987-12-02 | |
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Dragonslayer Quark | 1987-12-02 | |
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball | Jim Cleese | 1987-01-01 |
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The Grand Knockout Tournament | Self | 1987-06-19 |
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Clockwise | Brian Stimpson | 1986-03-01 |
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Silverado | Sheriff John T. Langston | 1985-07-10 |
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Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff | Self | 1985-07-09 |
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Privates on Parade | Major Giles Flack | 1983-03-18 |
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Yellowbeard | Harvey 'Blind' Pew | 1983-06-24 |
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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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Time Bandits | Robin Hood | 1981-07-13 |
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The Great Muppet Caper | Neville | 1981-06-26 |
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The Taming of the Shrew | Petruchio | 1980-10-23 |
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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 Tom Machine | Computer (voice) | 1980-11-20 |
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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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Life of Brian | Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur | 1979-08-17 |
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Away from It All | Nigel Farquhar-Bennett – Narrator (voice) | 1979-01-01 |
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Golden Gordon | Passerby | 1979-10-17 |
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Doctor Who: City of Death | Art Gallery Visitor | 1979-10-20 |
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...To Norway, Home of Giants! | Norman Fearless | 1979-05-05 |
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The Mermaid Frolics | Self- Various roles | 1977-09-10 |
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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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Three Piece Suite | Kevin | 1977-01-01 |
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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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Awkward Customers | Brian | 1975-11-09 |
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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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How Not to Exhibit Yourself | John Cleese | 1975-11-24 |
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More Awkward Customers | Brian | 1975-11-10 |
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Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report | Self | 1974-12-19 |
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Romance with a Double Bass | Smychkov | 1974-01-01 |
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The Love Ban | Contraceptives Lecturer | 1973-01-01 |
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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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Who Sold You This, Then? | 1972-01-01 | |
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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 Statue | Harry | 1971-01-27 |
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Euroshow '71: May Day Special | Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus) | 1971-05-01 |
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The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 | 1971-12-31 | |
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Monty Python: Who's There? | Timothy | 1970-04-15 |
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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | Pumer | 1970-11-12 |
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The Best House in London | Jones (uncredited) | 1969-06-01 |
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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 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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Taking The Wheel | Nathan | |
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How to Make Her Cheat | Terry | |
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The Philosophers' Football Match | Archimedes |
