John Cleese

John Cleese

John Marwood Cleese 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

The Palace
2023
Arthur William Dallas III
The Martini Shot
2023
Dr. Auyeung
Rally Road Racers
2023
Archie Vainglorious (voice)
Daddy Daughter Trip
2022
Frank
Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
2021
Interviewee
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
2021
Self
The Croods: A New Age
2020
Thanks
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020
Self
Absolutely Anything
2015
Chief Alien (voice)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014
Writer
The Croods
2013
Story
Planes
2013
Bulldog (voice)
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
2013
Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
2012
Various (voice)
Anatomy of a Liar
2012
Self
Winnie the Pooh
2011
Narrator (voice)
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
2011
Narrator
John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
2011
Shrek Forever After
2010
King Harold (voice)
Spud
2010
Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
The Pink Panther 2
2009
Dreyfus
Planet 51
2009
Professor Kipple (voice)
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008
Professor Barnhardt
Igor
2008
Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
The Seventh Python
2008
Self
Shrek the Third
2007
King Harold (voice)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007
Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Secret Life of Brian
2007
Self
The Art of Football from A to Z
2006
Executive Producer
L'Entente cordiale
2006
Lord Conrad
Man About Town
2006
Dr. Primkin
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
Charlotte's Web
2006
Samuel the Sheep (voice)
Valiant
2005
Mercury (voice)
Fawlty Towers Revisited
2005
Himself
Around the World in 80 Days
2004
Grizzled Sergeant
Shrek 2
2004
King Harold (voice)
Wine for the Confused
2004
Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004
Self
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
2004
Self
Scorched
2003
Charles Merchant
George of the Jungle 2
2003
An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003
Mr. Munday
Stupidity
2003
Self
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002
Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
2002
James
Die Another Day
2002
Q
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
2002
Self
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker') (voice)
Mickey's House of Villains
2001
Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited)
Rat Race
2001
Donald P. Sinclair
Quantum Project
2000
Alexander Pentcho
The Magic Pudding
2000
Albert the Magic Pudding (voice)
Isn't She Great
2000
Henry Marcus
The Out-of-Towners
1999
Mr. Mersault
The World Is Not Enough
1999
R
Parting Shots
1999
Maurice Walpole
Fierce Creatures
1997
Screenplay
George of the Jungle
1997
An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
The Wind in the Willows
1996
Mr. Toad's Lawyer
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994
Prof. Waldman
The Jungle Book
1994
Dr. Julius Plumford
The Swan Princess
1994
Jean-Bob (voice)
Splitting Heirs
1993
Raoul P. Shadgrind
Life of Python
1990
Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989
Writer
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989
Self
Quark the Dragon Slayer
1989
A Fish Called Wanda
1988
Executive Producer
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987
Jim Cleese
Clockwise
1986
Brian Stimpson
Silverado
1985
Sheriff John T. Langston
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985
Self
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
Screenplay
Yellowbeard
1983
Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Privates on Parade
1983
Major Giles Flack
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
Writer
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982
Producer
Time Bandits
1981
Robin Hood
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
Neville
The Taming of the Shrew
1980
Petruchio
Life of Brian
1979
Screenplay
Away from It All
1979
Director
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979
Producer
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979
Self
Snavely
1978
Creator
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
1977
Screenplay
The Mermaid Frolics
1977
Writer
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976
Self
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
Writer
Awkward Customers
1975
Writer
More Awkward Customers
1975
Writer
Romance with a Double Bass
1974
Adaptation
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974
Self
Is This a Record?
1973
Additional Writing
Who Sold You This, Then?
1972
Script
Rentadick
1972
Writer
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971
Screenplay
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971
Writer
The Statue
1971
Harry
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
Writer
The Magic Christian
1969
Additional Writing
How to Irritate People
1969
Writer
How to Make Her Cheat

Terry
The Roast of John Cleese
2024
Self
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
2023
Self
Arctic Dogs
2019
Otto von Walrus (voice)
An Accidental Studio
2019
Self (archive footage)
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
2018
Donner (voice)
Charming
2018
Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
Trolls
2016
Roi Gristle (voice)
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016
Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2016
General Eeder
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
2015
Mr. Bellwood (voice)
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
2014
Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014
Self
The Meaning of Monty Python
2013
Self
God Loves Caviar
2012
McCormick
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009
Self / Basil Fawlty
We Are Most Amused
2008
Self - Presenter
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008
Self
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007
Self (archive footage)
The South Bank Show: Spamalot
2006
The Roots of Monty Python
2005
Self (archive footage)
Return of the Goodies
2005
Himself
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004
Self (archive footage)
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003
Self
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
Nearly Headless Nick
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
2000
The Giant Alien (voice)
In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese
1998
Self
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
1993
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991
Cat R. Waul (voice)
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991
Self
Bullseye!
1990
Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
Erik the Viking
1989
Halfdan the Black
The Big Picture
1989
Bartender
The Movie Life of George
1989
Self
The South Bank Show: John Cleese
1986
Peter Cook & Co.
1980
Himself / Various Characters
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
1979
Norman Fearless
Doctor Who: City of Death
1979
Art Gallery Visitor
The Love Ban
1973
Contraceptives Lecturer
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971
Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
Golden Gordon
1979
Passerby
Meetings, Bloody Meetings
1976
Elementary, My Dear Watson
1973
Sherlock Holmes
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973
The Best House in London
1969
Jones
Fawlty Towers: A Very British Comedy
2025
Father Christmas Is Back
2021
John Christmas
Clifford the Big Red Dog
2021
Mr. Bridwell
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
2020
John
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020
Self
The Naked Wanderer
2019
Brian King
Assholes: A Theory
2019
Himself
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019
Self (archive footage)
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
2018
Why Are We Creative?
2018
Self
Behind Over the Garden Wall
2015
Self
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
2014
Self
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
2012
Self
The Undefeated
2011
Self (archive footage)
The Big Year
2011
Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010
Self
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
2009
Self / Basil Fawlty
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008
Self
Monty Python Conquers America
2008
Self
Gaybo Laughs Back
2008
Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
2006
Various Characters
Complete Guide to Guys
2005
Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
Concert for George
2003
Self
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
2002
Self
Making Rat Race
2002
Himself
Fawlty Towers: An Interview with John Cleese
2001
Kendisi
Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn
2000
Self
Rockstar
2000
Interviewer in lounge
The Life of Python
2000
Self
The Monty Python Story
1999
Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
1999
Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
1999
Self
The Nutcracker
1999
Narrator
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
Self
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
Self
Bosses From Hell
1989
Brian
Customers From Hell
1989
Brian
Communicators From Hell
1989
Brian
Employees From Hell
1989
Brian
Group Madness
1983
Self
The Queen Special
1980
Man in Bar
Three Piece Suite
1977
Kevin
Monty Python: Who's There?
1970
Timothy
Interlude
1968
Television public relations man
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968
Post Office Clerk