Biography
A successful animator who worked for several magazines and British television shows before becoming famous, Terry Gilliam became the quiet sixth member of the famed comedy troupe, Monty Python, before graduating to the status of acclaimed but often embattled feature director. Though he spent little time working in front of the camera, save for small roles the other five Pythons refused to play, Gilliam was responsible for the infamous cut-out …
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Career Milestones
2009 | Directed "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" with Heath Ledger, whose death suspended production until he was replaced by actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell; also co-wrote and produced |
2006 | Co-wrote and directed an adaptation of Mitch Cullin's novel, "Tideland" |
2005 | Directed the comedy film, "The Brothers Grimm," starring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger |
2003 | Was the subject of the documentary, "Lost In Mancha," about the failed production of "Don Quixote" |
2001 | Was the subject of the documentary, Tilting at Windmills" |
1999 | Attempted to film "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote"; due to problems the film was canceled, resulting in an insurance claim worth $15 million |
1998 | Helmed the feature adaption of Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" |
1995 | Directed the Academy Award-nominated, "12 Monkeys"; inspired by the French short film "La Jetée" |
1991 | First Hollywood production as director, "The Fisher King" |
1989 | Experienced a box-office disappointment with "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" |
1985 | Breakthrough feature, "Brazil"; wrote and directed the dystopian black comedy |
1981 | Debut as producer, "Time Bandits"; also directed and shared screenplay credit with Michael Palin |
1979 | First film as production designer, "Monty Python's Life of Brian"; also co-wrote screenplay and performed in a variety of roles |
1976 | Solo directorial debut, "Jabberwocky"; also co-wrote with Charles Alverson |
1975 | Feature debut as a co-director, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" |
1974 | US broadcast debut of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" |
1972 | First commercial animation, an advertising campaign for British Gas |
1971 | Feature acting debut, "And Now for Something Completely Different"; also served as animator and co-wrote the screenplay |
1969 | Joined the comedy troupe "Monty Python's Flying Circus"; credited as an animator, writer and performer |
1968 | Made animated features for the Children's series, "Do Not Adjust Your Set" |
1968 | Created the animated cartoons for the British series, "We Have Ways of Making You Laugh" |
1967 | Moved to London and obtained British citizenship |
1966 | Returned to Los Angeles to work in advertising |
1962 | Worked as an associate editor for Help! magazine; also did freelance illustrating |
1962 | After graduating from college, moved to New York |
Awards
2005 | San Sebastian International Film Festival for FIPRESCI Award in Tideland |
1991 | Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture in The Fisher King |
1991 | Toronto International Film Festival for Cadillac People's Choice Award in The Fisher King |
1991 | Venice International Film Festival for Silver Lion for Best Director in The Fisher King |
1985 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director in Brazil |
1985 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay in Brazil |
1985 | Academy Award for Writing (Screenplay Written Directly For the Screen) in Brazil |