John Cleese

Born: 1939-10-27

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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as Nearly Headless Nick
Released: 2001-11-16

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his...

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as Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
Released: 2002-11-13

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start...

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Shrek 2

as King Harold (voice)
Released: 2004-05-19

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen...

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Shrek Forever After

as King Harold (voice)
Released: 2010-05-16

A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like...

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Shrek the Third

as King Harold (voice)
Released: 2007-05-17

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek...

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Trolls

as Roi Gristle (voice)
Released: 2016-10-13

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born,...

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Die Another Day

as Q
Released: 2002-11-17

James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond...

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as Mr. Munday
Released: 2003-06-25

The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal...

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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

as Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker')
Released: 2001-11-06

When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at the House of...

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Around the World in 80 Days

as Grizzled Sergeant
Released: 2004-06-16

A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief and a French artist on a worldwide adventure that...

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The World Is Not Enough

as R
Released: 1999-11-17

Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond,...

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Clifford the Big Red Dog

as Mr. Bridwell
Released: 2021-11-10

As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is...

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Charlotte's Web

as Samuel the Sheep (voice)
Released: 2006-12-07

Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will...

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as Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter
Released: 1975-03-14

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir...

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as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Released: 1979-08-17

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains...

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Silverado

as Sheriff John T. Langston
Released: 1985-07-10

Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do...

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as Professor Barnhardt
Released: 2008-12-10

A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate...

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The Swan Princess

as Jean-Bob (voice)
Released: 1994-11-18

The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held...

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Planes

as Bulldog (voice)
Released: 2013-08-09

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is...

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Planet 51

as Professor Kipple (voice)
Released: 2009-11-19

When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American...

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Time Bandits

as Robin Hood
Released: 1981-07-13

Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one...

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The Pink Panther 2

as Dreyfus
Released: 2009-02-06

When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther...

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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

as Cat R. Waul (voice)
Released: 1991-11-21

Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having...

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Absolutely Anything

as Chief Alien (voice)
Released: 2015-06-26

Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

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George of the Jungle

as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Released: 1997-07-15

Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised...

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Winnie the Pooh

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 2011-04-06

During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey....

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Valiant

as Mercury (voice)
Released: 2005-03-25

Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he...

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

as Prof. Waldman
Released: 1994-11-04

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother...

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The Jungle Book

as Dr. Julius Plumford
Released: 1994-12-23

Raised by wild animals since childhood, Mowgli is drawn away from the jungle by the beautiful...

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Rat Race

as Donald P. Sinclair
Released: 2001-08-17

In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino...

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Arctic Dogs

as Otto von Walrus (voice)
Released: 2019-11-01

Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to...

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Igor

as Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
Released: 2008-09-19

A cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to...

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The Big Year

as Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
Released: 2011-10-13

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of...

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Rally Road Racers

as Archie Vainglorious (voice)
Released: 2023-05-12

Zhi, a rookie race car driver, gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion of...

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as Various Roles
Released: 1983-03-31

Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid...

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as Archie Leach
Released: 1988-07-15

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he...

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George of the Jungle 2

as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Released: 2003-08-18

George and Ursula now have a son, George Junior, so Ursula's mother arrives to try and take them...

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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion

as General Eeder
Released: 2016-05-01

A twelve-year-old girl is transported by a magical black stallion to the mystical world of...

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Mickey's House of Villains

as Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited)
Released: 2001-11-15

The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with...

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Man About Town

as Dr. Primkin
Released: 2006-06-08

A top Hollywood talent agent finds his cushy existence threatened when he discovers that his...

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The Adventures of Pluto Nash

as James
Released: 2002-08-16

The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the...

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Erik the Viking

as Halfdan the Black
Released: 1989-09-01

Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to...

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Yellowbeard

as Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Released: 1983-06-24

For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their...

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Father Christmas Is Back

as John Christmas
Released: 2021-11-07

Four sisters – Caroline, Joanna, Paulina, and Vicky – reunite for the Christmas Holiday in a...

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Fierce Creatures

as Rollo Lee
Released: 1997-01-23

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand...

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Charming

as Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
Released: 2018-03-26

Three fairy tale princesses find themselves engaged to the same guy, Prince Charming.

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The Palace

as Arthur William Dallas III
Released: 2023-09-28

A comedy set on New Year’s Eve 1999 in a luxurious hotel in the Swiss Alps where the lives of...

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The Great Muppet Caper

as Neville
Released: 1981-06-26

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy...

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Beethoven's Christmas Adventure

as Narrator
Released: 2011-11-08

A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses...

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The Magic Touch of Harry Potter

as Self
Released: 2004-06-11

A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes...

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Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

as Donner (voice)
Released: 2018-11-08

When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill...

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The Out-of-Towners

as Mr. Mersault
Released: 1999-04-02

The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York...

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Concert for George

as Self
Released: 2003-10-03

As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George...

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And Now for Something Completely Different

as 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
Released: 1971-09-28

A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British...

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Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

as Various Roles
Released: 1982-06-25

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several...

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Scorched

as Charles Merchant
Released: 2003-05-17

Three mischievous employees of a bank in a small deserted town all make plans to rob it at the...

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Clockwise

as Brian Stimpson
Released: 1986-03-01

School headmaster Brian Stimpson is obsessed with timeliness, order, and discipline. Brian...

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The Big Picture

as Bartender
Released: 1989-09-15

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the...

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Splitting Heirs

as Raoul P. Shadgrind
Released: 1993-04-02

A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American,...

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Spud

as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Released: 2010-12-03

It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and,...

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Isn't She Great

as Henry Marcus
Released: 2000-01-28

An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this...

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Monty Python Live (Mostly)

as Self, others
Released: 2014-07-20

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! - With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry...

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The Magic Christian

as Director in Sotheby's
Released: 1969-12-12

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set...

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Daddy Daughter Trip

as Frank
Released: 2022-09-30

A 2nd grader dreams of a fun-filled spring break vacation—but her family can’t afford it....

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The Wind in the Willows

as Mr. Toad's Lawyer
Released: 1996-10-16

Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his...

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Parting Shots

as Maurice Walpole
Released: 1999-05-14

Harry Sterndale, a failed photographer, is given a diagnosis of cancer and told that he has only...

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The Secret Life of Brian

as Self
Released: 2007-01-01

A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding...

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The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

as John
Released: 2020-12-10

Paul Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore...

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L'Entente cordiale

as Lord Conrad
Released: 2006-06-21

The upper-class secret agent teaming up accidentally with an easily-corrupted, sly interpreter...

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Spud 3: Learning to Fly

as The Guv
Released: 2014-12-16

As Spud Milton continues his awkward stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life's most...

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How to Irritate People

as Himself - Various
Released: 1969-01-21

A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on...

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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

as Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2016-09-12

Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context...

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A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

as Various (voice)
Released: 2012-09-08

John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam pay tribute to their late Monty Python...

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Bullseye!

as Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
Released: 1990-11-02

Spies force two British con men to pose as look-alike scientists peddling cheap-energy fusion.

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The Naked Wanderer

as Brian King
Released: 2019-09-05

A heartbroken young man decides to walk 4000km up the coast of Western Australia naked, for...

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Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation

as Self
Released: 2008-03-31

A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from...

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Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

as Self
Released: 2014-11-13

With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into...

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The Magic Pudding

as Albert the Magic Pudding (voice)
Released: 2000-12-14

Meet Albert, The Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, a splendid young koala and his seafaring friends...

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God Loves Caviar

as McCormick
Released: 2012-08-04

The true-life, stranger-than-fiction tale of eighteenth-century Greek pirate turned merchant...

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Spud 2: The Madness Continues

as The Guv
Released: 2013-06-06

The year is 1991, and Spud Milton's long walk to manhood is still creeping along at an...

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Privates on Parade

as Major Giles Flack
Released: 1983-03-18

It is 1947, the year of the communist rebellion in Malaya and the British army's SADUSEA (Song...

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Amnesty International's Big 30

as Self
Released: 1991-12-28

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's...

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An Accidental Studio

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-07-12

Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel,...

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The Undefeated

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2011-07-15

A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of...

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The Queen Special

as Man in Bar
Released: 1981-10-11

Promotional special for the band's albums "The Game" and "Flash Gordon," featuring concert...

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The Art of Football from A to Z

as Self
Released: 2006-05-25

Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world...

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Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

as Self
Released: 2020-06-23

The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we...

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The Martini Shot

as Dr. Auyeung
Released: 2023-09-27

This existential comedic drama follows an ailing film director as he begins to shoot what he...

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Get Squirrely

as Mr. Bellwood (voice)
Released: 2015-03-01

After breaking out of a rehabilitation zoo, Frankie, a squirrel with all the angles, returns to...

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Monty Python: Live at Aspen

as Self
Released: 1998-03-21

In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese,...

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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

as Post Office Clerk
Released: 1968-09-11

Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his...

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Life of Python

as Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)
Released: 1990-03-16

This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works...

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The Taming of the Shrew

as Petruchio
Released: 1980-10-23

Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's...

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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer

as Pumer
Released: 1970-11-12

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running...

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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

as Self / Basil Fawlty
Released: 2009-05-10

30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making...

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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

as Sherlock Holmes
Released: 1977-09-18

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of...

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Quantum Project

as Alexander Pentcho
Released: 2000-05-05

Quantum Project is the story of physicist and prodigy Paul Pentcho (Stephen Dorff), whose...

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Why Are We (Not) Creative?

as Self
Released: 2021-10-20

In this second installment of his exploration of creativity, Hermann Vaske looks for factors...

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Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

as Self
Released: 2020-04-21

From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this...

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Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

as Self
Released: 1974-12-19

An documentarian from the BBC visits the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). This...

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Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

as Self
Released: 2008-07-01

Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch...

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The Roots of Monty Python

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2005-11-26

A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

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Monty Python Conquers America

as Self
Released: 2008-01-01

This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor...

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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

as Self
Released: 2004-12-09

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand...

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The Best House in London

as Jones
Released: 1969-01-01

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution...

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Return of the Goodies

as Himself
Released: 2005-12-30

The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic...

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The Roast of John Cleese

as Self
Released: 2024-03-12

Some of Australia's funniest performers pay homage to international comedy legend, John Cleese....

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Hitler: The Comedy Years

as Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2007-05-10

A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

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Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

as Self / Various Characters
Released: 1989-11-18

Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the...

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The Movie Life of George

as Self
Released: 1989-02-10

When EMI refused to produce Monty Python's Life of Brian, George Harrison founded Handmade...

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...To Norway, Home of Giants!

as Norman Fearless
Released: 1979-05-05

The norwegian Montreux contribution of 1979. Norwegians ridiculing themselves, with the help...

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What the Pythons Did Next...

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2007-01-01

A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and...

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Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs

as Self
Released: 2023-05-06

A celebration of John Cleese and Connie Booth's acclaimed sitcom following the misadventures of...

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Complete Guide to Guys

as Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
Released: 2005-01-01

Based on Dave Barry's book, the Complete guide to guys follows guyness from prehistoroc times,...

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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

as Self
Released: 1989-01-01

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial...

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Doctor Who: City of Death

as Art Gallery Visitor
Released: 1979-10-20

While taking in the sights of Paris in 1979, the Doctor and Romana sense that someone is...

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The Meaning of Monty Python

as Self
Released: 2013-10-08

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about...

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We Are Most Amused

as Self - Presenter
Released: 2008-11-15

We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in...

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The Seventh Python

as Self
Released: 2008-06-26

Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a...

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Pleasure at Her Majesty's

as Self
Released: 1976-12-29

The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase...

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Wine for the Confused

as Self
Released: 2004-10-21

Wine is confusing…overwhelming even. So where do you start if you want to learn more about it?...

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The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

as Self
Released: 2003-09-02

The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This...

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The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

as Self - Various Roles
Released: 1982-03-01

Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the...

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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen

as uncredited
Released: 2018-01-07

This special one-hour documentary reflects on Michael Palin's fascinating career as a...

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The Nutcracker

as Narrator
Released: 1999-10-23

An animated short produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, the contemporary twist on a...

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The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

as Self
Released: 1979-06-20

Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe...

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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

as Jim Cleese
Released: 1987-01-01

When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format...

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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-01-01

All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable...

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Assholes: A Theory

as Himself
Released: 2019-11-13

Some people grapple with the moral challenges of treating human beings decently. Others are...

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The Love Ban

as Contraceptives Lecturer
Released: 1973-01-01

In this 1970s comedy, a Catholic man contemplates going against his priest's guidance on...

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The Statue

as Harry
Released: 1971-01-27

Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives...

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Three Piece Suite

as Kevin
Released: 1977-01-01

Miniseries comprising short plays featuring Diana Rigg and guests.

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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

as The Giant Alien (voice)
Released: 2000-11-17

Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up big fibs. But one day, he tells such a humdinger...

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Stupidity

as Self
Released: 2003-01-01

An exploration into the nature of stupidity in Western society and its history of our perception...

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Interlude

as Television public relations man
Released: 1968-05-01

A young female journalist in London falls in love with a married orchestra conductor.

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Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-09-07

From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a...

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Bosses From Hell

as Brian
Released: 1989-01-01

John Cleese training video about bosses.

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Fawlty Towers Revisited

as Himself
Released: 2005-12-01

Fawlty Towers Revisited features the 80-minute, 30th anniversary retrospective TV special on one...

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Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

as Self
Released: 1985-07-09

Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer...

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Romance with a Double Bass

as Smychkov
Released: 1974-01-01

A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the...

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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Released: 2021-06-05

Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a...

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Peter Cook & Co.

as Himself / Various Characters
Released: 1980-11-14

A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest...

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The Life of Python

as Self
Released: 2000-10-31

Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Monty Python presents exclusive new material and so-called...

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The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

as uncredited
Released: 1971-12-31

One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a...

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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

as Self
Released: 2010-01-01

This is a theatrical / movie adaptation of the TV Miniseries. Its chapters do not align with the...

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How to Make Her Cheat

as Terry
Released:

Weeks away from his wedding, an insecure guy puts his fiancée through a series of tests to see...

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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-01-01

Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran...

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The Monty Python Story

as Self
Released: 1999-10-08

The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very...

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Making Rat Race

as Himself
Released: 2002-01-29

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The Mermaid Frolics

as Self- Various roles
Released: 1977-09-10

In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with...

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Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe

as Self
Released: 2002-01-12

TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the...

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Group Madness

as Self
Released: 1983-06-11

A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 1983's Yellowbeard

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Anatomy of a Liar

as Self
Released: 2012-10-26

A documentary about A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman.

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Euroshow '71: May Day Special

as Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
Released: 1971-05-01

German made-for-TV musical extravaganza starring Monty Python.

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The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker

as Self
Released: 2012-12-24

Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank...

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Behind Over the Garden Wall

as Self
Released: 2015-07-08

A special look at the making of Patrick McHale's award winning miniseries Over the Garden Wall.

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Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best

as Various Characters
Released: 2006-02-22

The LORDS of LAUGHTER--The SAINTS of SATIRE--The HIGH PRIESTS of LOW COMEDY--have sold out once...

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The Secret Policeman's Ball

as Himself - Various Roles
Released: 1979-12-22

Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better...

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The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-01-01

All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments...

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The South Bank Show: Spamalot

as uncredited
Released: 2006-10-15

Eric Idle is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 2006 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). The...

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Quark the Dragon Slayer

as uncredited
Released: 1989-12-20

Collection of several Danish animated shorts stitched together to make a Feature. Animations...

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Golden Gordon

as Passerby
Released: 1979-10-17

Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935,who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw...

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The South Bank Show: John Cleese

as uncredited
Released: 1986-01-12

John Cleese is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1986 episode of The South Bank Show (1978)....

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Rockstar

as Interviewer in lounge
Released: 2000-01-01

In November, 1999, Apple brought together a group of people under its AppleMaster program to...

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Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits

as Self / Basil Fawlty
Released: 2009-06-01

Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits” is a two hour journey through the very best of Fawlty...

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Monty Python: Who's There?

as Timothy
Released: 1970-04-15

An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team,...

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Communicators From Hell

as Brian
Released: 1989-01-01

John Cleese training video.

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Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

as Self
Released: 1999-10-08

Meatloaf introduces a look back at Python's use of music. Included interviews with the team,...

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Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

as Self
Released: 2014-06-29

Alan Yentob meets the five surviving members of Monty Python - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry...

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John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live

as uncredited
Released: 2011-08-11

For the first time ever, comedy legend John Cleese brings his unique comedic perspective to DVD...

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Monty Python In The Netherlands

as uncredited
Released: 1973-01-18

Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.

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Who Sold You This, Then?

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

A BAFTA award nominated, light-hearted, documentary looking at the part the service engineer can...

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Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

as Self
Released: 1999-10-08

The Sketches produced by the surviving Pythons for the BBC's celebration of the 30th Anniversary...

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Is This a Record?

as Various
Released: 1973-06-01

John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

as uncredited
Released: 1993-06-17

Dr. Seuss's irrepressible optimism is front and center in Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?...

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Meetings, Bloody Meetings

as uncredited
Released: 1976-01-01

John Cleese shows that, properly planned and organised, a meeting can achieve more in a short...

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Employees From Hell

as Brian
Released: 1989-01-01

John Cleese training video about employees.

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Awkward Customers

as Brian
Released: 1975-11-09

Shows John Cleese learning how to deal with "difficult customers" in a professional yet friendly...

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Away from It All

as Nigel Farquhar-Bennett – Narrator (voice)
Released: 1979-01-01

Mock travelogue that was shown in cinemas before "Life of Brian."

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More Awkward Customers

as Brian
Released: 1975-11-10

Emphasises the importance of professional knowledge of an organisation’s stocks or services in...

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In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese

as Self
Released: 1998-08-23

John Cleese travels to Madagascar to meet some lemurs.

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Elementary, My Dear Watson

as Sherlock Holmes
Released: 1973-01-18

John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.

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Customers From Hell

as Brian
Released: 1989-01-01

John Cleese training video on customers.

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Doctor Who

as Art Gallery Visitor
First aired: 1963-11-23

The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Himself
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Cheers

as Dr. Simon Finch-Royce
First aired: 1982-09-30

The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and...

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The Avengers

as Marcus Rugman
First aired: 1961-01-07

The Avengers is a British television series created in the 1960s. It initially focused on Dr....

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Entourage

as John Cleese
First aired: 2004-07-18

Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends...

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The One Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Will & Grace

as Lyle Finster (uncredited)
First aired: 1998-09-21

Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement...

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3rd Rock from the Sun

as Dr. Liam Neesam
First aired: 1996-01-09

The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the...

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Markus Lanz

as Self
First aired: 2008-06-03

TV presenter Markus Lanz invites prominent guests and experts from all areas of public life to...

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Wogan

as Self
First aired: 1982-05-04

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable...

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Last of the Summer Wine

as Neighbour
First aired: 1973-01-04

Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never...

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Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self
First aired: 1975-01-12

A talk show presented by Michel Drucker

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Richard & Judy

as Self
First aired: 2001-11-26

Richard & Judy was a British chat show presented by the married couple Richard Madeley and...

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Wetten, dass..?

as Self
First aired: 1981-02-14

A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British...

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The Last Leg

as Self
First aired: 2013-01-25

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the...

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This Morning

as Self
First aired: 1988-10-03

This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle,...

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BBC Television Shakespeare

as uncredited
First aired: 1978-12-03

The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of...

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Over the Garden Wall

as Quincy Endicott (voice)
First aired: 2014-11-03

Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in...

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Over the Garden Wall

as Adelaide (voice)
First aired: 2014-11-03

Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in...

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An Audience with...

as Self
First aired: 1978-01-08

An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...

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The Goodies

as uncredited
First aired: 1970-11-08

A British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s, combining surreal sketches and...

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Speechless

as Martin
First aired: 2016-09-21

Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray,...

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Fawlty Towers

as Basil Fawlty
First aired: 1975-09-19

Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to...

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Disney's House of Mouse

as uncredited
First aired: 2001-01-13

A very-recognizable audience of Disney animated characters gather into the House of Mouse...

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Mickey Mouse Works

as Narrator (voice)
First aired: 1999-05-01

Mickey Mouse Works is an American television show that features the cartoon character Mickey...

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Monty Python's Flying Circus

as Various / Announcer
First aired: 1969-10-05

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or...

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The Muppet Show

as Self - Special Guest Star
First aired: 1976-09-05

Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly...

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Skavlan

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-01-16

Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik...

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Whitney

as Dr. Grant
First aired: 2011-09-22

Whitney is an American sitcom that ran on NBC from September 22, 2011 to March 27, 2013. The...

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LOL: Last One Laughing

as Self
First aired: 2021-04-01

Ten top stars of German comedy join in the ultimate battle to find out who laughs last! Who will...

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Omnibus

as Self
First aired: 1967-10-13

Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the...

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Parkinson

as Self
First aired: 1998-01-09

Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

as Self
First aired: 1999-03-30

Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until...

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Not the Nine O'Clock News

as uncredited
First aired: 1979-10-16

Classic sketch comedy show satirising the news and culture of the late 70s and early 80s which...

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Ripping Yarns

as uncredited
First aired: 1976-01-07

A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python...

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Robins

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2006-08-23

Robins is a Swedish late-night talk show which premiered on SVT2 on August 23, 2006. The host is...

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Casper & Mandrilaftalen

as Fake Bosse Bo Johansson
First aired: 1999-03-01

Casper & Mandrilaftalen was a Danish cult TV program aired on DR2 in 1999.

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John Bishop: In Conversation With...

as Self
First aired: 2016-09-01

A three series talk show. With the host in conversation with people whom he admires.

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Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

as Narrator (voice)
First aired: 2011-08-22

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The Secret Policeman's Ball

as Self
First aired: 1976-04-01

A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human...

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At Last the 1948 Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1967-02-15

A groundbreaking, splendidly silly, surreal sketch comedy series written by and starring The...

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Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)

as Red Lansing
First aired: 2002-03-27

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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2014-11-03

This series is presented by self-confessed Python nut Hugh Bonneville, each show with a group of...

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Hold the Sunset

as Phil
First aired: 2018-02-18

Edith's dreams of retirement to the sun with her long-term suitor Phil are shattered when her...

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Sez Les

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-04-30

Sez Les was a British comedy sketch show that starred Les Dawson, produced by Yorkshire...

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Sez Les

as self
First aired: 1969-04-30

Sez Les was a British comedy sketch show that starred Les Dawson, produced by Yorkshire...

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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

as Self
First aired: 2009-10-18

A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy...

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E! True Hollywood Story

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-08-21

E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood...

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A Life on Screen

as Himself
First aired: 2014-12-24

Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.

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MADtv

as Self
First aired: 1995-10-14

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The...

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Whoops Apocalypse

as uncredited
First aired: 1982-03-14

Whoops Apocalypse is a six-part 1982 British sitcom by Andrew Marshall and David Renwick, made...

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The Human Face

as Presenter
First aired: 2001-03-07

John Cleese presents a four-part exploration of the complexities of the human face, attempting...

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Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

as Various Characters
First aired: 1972-01-03

Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus consisted of two 45-minute Monty Python German television...

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Funny Business

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-11-22

Funny Business is a documentary style television series about the craft of comedy consisting of...

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Monty Python's Personal Best

as Self / Various Characters
First aired: 2006-02-22

A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.

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The Dinosaur Hour

as uncredited
First aired: 2023-10-29

Comedy legend John Cleese presents The Dinosaur Hour, a new discussion show for GB News. In this...

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Why there is no hope

as Actor
First aired: 2020-08-02

John Cleese as he examines the dysfunctional world we live in and “Why There is no Hope”

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