John Cleese

John Cleese

Born October 27, 1939 (Age: 86) Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK

Biography

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
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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Filmography

The Palace

The Palace

2023 as Arthur William Dallas III Age: 83
Rally Road Racers

Rally Road Racers

2023 as Archie Vainglorious (voice) Age: 83
Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021 as Mr. Bridwell Age: 82
Trolls

Trolls

2016 as Roi Gristle (voice) Age: 76
Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015 as Chief Alien (voice) Age: 75
Spud 3: Learning to Fly

Spud 3: Learning to Fly

2014 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly Age: 75
Planes

Planes

2013 as Bulldog (voice) Age: 73
The Big Year

The Big Year

2011 as Historical Montage Narrator (voice) Age: 71
Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh

2011 as Narrator (voice) Age: 71
Spud

Spud

2010 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly Age: 71
Shrek Forever After

Shrek Forever After

2010 as King Harold (voice) Age: 70
Monty Python: Almost the Truth  (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

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

2010 as Self Age: 70
Planet 51

Planet 51

2009 as Professor Kipple (voice) Age: 70
The Pink Panther 2

The Pink Panther 2

2009 as Dreyfus Age: 69
The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still

2008 as Professor Barnhardt Age: 69
Igor

Igor

2008 as Dr. Glickenstein (voice) Age: 68
Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007 as King Harold (voice) Age: 67
Aud go'hjerta

Aud go'hjerta

2006 as Self (archive footage) Age: 67
Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

2006 as Samuel the Sheep (voice) Age: 67
Man About Town

Man About Town

2006 as Dr. Primkin Age: 66
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

2006 as Various Characters Age: 66
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

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

2006 as Various Characters Age: 66
Valiant

Valiant

2005 as Mercury (voice) Age: 65
Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

2004 as Grizzled Sergeant Age: 64
Shrek 2

Shrek 2

2004 as King Harold (voice) Age: 64
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

2003 as Mr. Munday Age: 63
Die Another Day

Die Another Day

2002 as Q Age: 63
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002 as Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas) Age: 63
The Adventures of Pluto Nash

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

2002 as James Age: 62
Making Rat Race

Making Rat Race

2002 as Himself Age: 62
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001 as Nearly Headless Nick Age: 62
Rat Race

Rat Race

2001 as Donald P. Sinclair Age: 61
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

2000 as The Giant Alien (voice) Age: 61
Quantum Project

Quantum Project

2000 as Alexander Pentcho Age: 60
Isn't She Great

Isn't She Great

2000 as Henry Marcus Age: 60
Rockstar

Rockstar

2000 as Interviewer in lounge Age: 60
The World Is Not Enough

The World Is Not Enough

1999 as R Age: 60
The Out-of-Towners

The Out-of-Towners

1999 as Mr. Mersault Age: 59
In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese

In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese

1998 as Self Age: 58
George of the Jungle

George of the Jungle

1997 as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice) Age: 57
Fierce Creatures

Fierce Creatures

1997 as Rollo Lee Age: 57
The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1996 as Mr. Toad's Lawyer Age: 56
Spike

Spike

1996 as Self Age: 56
The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

1994 as Dr. Julius Plumford Age: 55
The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess

1994 as Jean-Bob (voice) Age: 55
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

1994 as Prof. Waldman Age: 55
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

1993 as Age: 53
Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

1993 as Raoul P. Shadgrind Age: 53
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

1991 as Cat R. Waul (voice) Age: 52
Creativity in Management

Creativity in Management

1991 as Self Age: 51
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989 as Bartender Age: 49
Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

1989 as Halfdan the Black Age: 49
Teams from Hell

Teams from Hell

1989 as Age: 49
Customer Service From Hell

Customer Service From Hell

1989 as Age: 49
Interviewers From Hell

Interviewers From Hell

1989 as Age: 49
Sales People from Hell

Sales People from Hell

1989 as Age: 49
Colleagues From Hell

Colleagues From Hell

1989 as Age: 49
A Fish Called Wanda

A Fish Called Wanda

1988 as Archie Leach Age: 48
Clockwise

Clockwise

1986 as Brian Stimpson Age: 46
Silverado

Silverado

1985 as Sheriff John T. Langston Age: 45
Yellowbeard

Yellowbeard

1983 as Harvey 'Blind' Pew Age: 43
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 as Various Roles Age: 43
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 as Various Roles Age: 42
Time Bandits

Time Bandits

1981 as Robin Hood Age: 41
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981 as Neville Age: 41
Golden Gordon

Golden Gordon

1979 as Passerby Age: 39
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur Age: 39
More Awkward Customers

More Awkward Customers

1975 as Brian Age: 36
Awkward Customers

Awkward Customers

1975 as Brian Age: 36
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 as Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter Age: 35
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

1974 as Self Age: 35
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

1971 as Age: 32
And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971 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 Age: 31