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 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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Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs | Self | 2023-05-06 |
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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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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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Why Are We (Not) Creative? | Self | 2021-10-20 |
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Clifford the Big Red Dog | Mr. Bridwell | 2021-11-10 |
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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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The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee | John | 2020-12-10 |
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Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp | Self | 2020-06-23 |
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Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness | Self | 2020-04-21 |
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An Accidental Studio | Self (archive footage) | 2019-07-12 |
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Arctic Dogs | Otto von Walrus (voice) | 2019-11-01 |
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The Naked Wanderer | Brian King | 2019-09-05 |
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Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails | Self (archive footage) | 2019-09-07 |
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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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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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Trolls | Roi Gristle (voice) | 2016-10-13 |
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Behind Over the Garden Wall | Self | 2015-07-08 |
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Get Squirrely | Mr. Bellwood (voice) | 2015-03-01 |
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Absolutely Anything | Chief Alien (voice) | 2015-06-26 |
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Monty Python: The Meaning of Live | Self | 2014-11-13 |
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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 | The Guv | 2014-12-16 |
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Monty Python Live (Mostly) | Self, others | 2014-07-20 |
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Spud 2: The Madness Continues | The Guv | 2013-06-06 |
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Planes | Bulldog (voice) | 2013-08-09 |
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The Meaning of Monty Python | Self | 2013-10-08 |
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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) | 2012-09-08 |
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The Big Year | Historical Montage Narrator (voice) | 2011-10-13 |
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Beethoven's Christmas Adventure | Narrator | 2011-11-08 |
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Winnie the Pooh | Narrator (voice) | 2011-04-06 |
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John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live | 2011-08-11 | |
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The Undefeated | Self (archive footage) | 2011-07-15 |
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Spud | Mr. 'The Guv' Edly | 2010-12-03 |
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Shrek Forever After | King Harold (voice) | 2010-05-16 |
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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 Pink Panther 2 | Dreyfus | 2009-02-06 |
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened | Self / Basil Fawlty | 2009-05-10 |
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Life Of Brian Screenplay | Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion | 2008-01-29 |
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Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus | Self | 2008-07-01 |
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The Day the Earth Stood Still | Professor Barnhardt | 2008-12-10 |
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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation | Self | 2008-03-31 |
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We Are Most Amused | Self - Presenter | 2008-11-15 |
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The Seventh Python | Self | 2008-06-26 |
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Monty Python Conquers America | Self | 2008-01-01 |
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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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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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The Secret Life of Brian | Self | 2007-01-01 |
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Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best | Various Characters | 2006-02-22 |
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Man About Town | Dr. Primkin | 2006-06-08 |
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L'Entente cordiale | Lord Conrad | 2006-06-21 |
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The Art of Football from A to Z | Self | 2006-05-25 |
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Charlotte's Web | Samuel the Sheep (voice) | 2006-12-07 |
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The South Bank Show: Spamalot | 2006-10-15 | |
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Return of the Goodies | Himself | 2005-12-30 |
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Fawlty Towers Revisited | Himself | 2005-12-01 |
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The Funny Blokes of British Comedy | Himself | 2005-03-03 |
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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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Valiant | Mercury (voice) | 2005-03-25 |
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The Roots of Monty Python | Self (archive footage) | 2005-11-26 |
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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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Shrek 2 | King Harold (voice) | 2004-05-19 |
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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 2 | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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Wine for the Confused | Self | 2004-10-21 |
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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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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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The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' | Self | 2003-09-02 |
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Stupidity | himself | 2003-01-01 |
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George of the Jungle 2 | An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice) | 2003-08-18 |
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Best Ever Bond | Self / R | 2002-11-22 |
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash | James | 2002-08-16 |
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Die Another Day: From Script to Screen | Self | 2002-11-20 |
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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe | Self | 2002-01-12 |
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas) | 2002-11-13 |
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Making Rat Race | Himself | 2002-01-29 |
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Die Another Day | Q | 2002-11-17 |
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Mickey's House of Villains | Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited) | 2001-11-15 |
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Nearly Headless Nick | 2001-11-16 |
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Rat Race | Donald P. Sinclair | 2001-08-17 |
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker') | 2001-11-06 |
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Quantum Project | Alexander Pentcho | 2000-05-05 |
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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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Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn | Self | 2000-01-22 |
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Rockstar | Interviewer in lounge | 2000-01-01 |
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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big | The Giant Alien (voice) | 2000-11-17 |
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Isn't She Great | Henry Marcus | 2000-01-28 |
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The Out-of-Towners | Mr. Mersault | 1999-04-02 |
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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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Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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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: 30th Anniversary Sketches | Self | 1999-10-08 |
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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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George of the Jungle | An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice) | 1997-07-15 |
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Fierce Creatures | Rollo Lee | 1997-01-23 |
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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 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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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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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 Movie Life of George | Self | 1989-02-10 |
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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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Erik the Viking | Halfdan the Black | 1989-09-01 |
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Quark the Dragon Slayer | 1989-12-20 | |
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball | Himself | 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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The South Bank Show: John Cleese | 1986-01-12 | |
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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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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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The Secret Policeman's Other Ball | Self - Various Roles | 1982-03-01 |
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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl | Various Roles | 1982-06-25 |
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The Queen Special | Man in Bar | 1981-10-11 |
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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 Taming of the Shrew | Petruchio | 1980-10-23 |
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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 Secret Policeman's Ball | Himself - Various Roles | 1979-12-22 |
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Doctor Who: City of Death | Art Gallery Visitor | 1979-10-20 |
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Away from It All | Nigel Farquhar-Bennett (Narrator) | 1979-01-01 |
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Golden Gordon | Passerby | 1979-10-17 |
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...To Norway, Home of Giants! | Norman Fearless | 1979-05-05 |
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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 Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 | Self | 1979-06-20 |
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Three Piece Suite | Kevin | 1977-01-01 |
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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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Pleasure at Her Majesty's | Himself | 1976-12-29 |
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Meetings, Bloody Meetings | 1976-01-01 | |
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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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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 | 1975-03-14 |
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More Awkward Customers | Brian | 1975-11-10 |
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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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Elementary, My Dear Watson | Sherlock Holmes | 1973-01-18 |
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Is This a Record? | Various | 1973-06-01 |
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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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The Statue | Harry | 1971-01-27 |
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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 Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 | 1971-12-31 | |
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Euroshow '71: May Day Special | Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus) | 1971-05-01 |
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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 Best House in London | Jones | 1969-01-01 |
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How to Irritate People | Himself - Various | 1969-01-21 |
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The Magic Christian | Director in Sotheby's | 1969-12-12 |
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Interlude | Television public relations man | 1968-05-01 |
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom | Post Office Clerk | 1968-09-11 |
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How to Make Her Cheat | Terry | |
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Nuclear Bogeyheads | bogeyhead | |
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Taking The Wheel | Nathan |
