Terry Jones

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Biography

A founding member of England's legendary Monty Python, Terry Jones was a writer, director and performer whose avuncular demeanor belied a genuine talent for the absurd. He was a familiar figure in UK television prior to joining Python in 1969, thanks to such shows as "The Frost Report" (BBC, 1966) and the surreal children's series "Do Not Adjust Your Set" (ITV, 1967-69). On "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (BBC 1, 1969-1974), Jones was a …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Writer, Music, Below The Line, Other

Born

February 1, 1942

Career Milestones

1997

Returned to films as director, star and co-scenarist of "The Wind in the Willows"; also acted and wrote songs

1989

Wrote and directed "Erik the Viking", adapted from his book for children; also acted; last feature for nearly a decade

1987

Directed "Personal Services", a comic look at a woman who becomes embroiled in prostitution, inspired by real-life events

1987

Wrote a regular column, "Input" for YOUNG GUARDIAN

1986

First screeplay credit outside the Monty Python circle, "Labyrinth"

1980

US stage debut in California production of Monty Python at the Hollywood Bowl

1979

Solo directorial debut, "Monty Python's Life of Brian"; also acted in and co-wrote

With Palin, co-wrote the BBC series "Ripping Yarns"

1975

First feature as co-director (with Terry Gilliam), also credited for screenplay and various character appearances, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"

1971

Feature debut, co-wrote screenplay and appeared in, "And Now For Something Completely Different"

1969

Joined the "Monty Python's Flying Circus"

1968

Scripted the pantomime "Alladin" for the Waterford Civic Theatre Repertory Company

1967

Contributed to the series "The Frost Report"

1967

Appeared on the TV series "Do Not Adjust Your Set"; also wrote

1967

Wrote and acted in the short "Twice a Fortnight"; aired on BBC

1966

With Palin, made short films for "THe Late Show" (BBC)

1965

Worked in the script department for BBC-TV series "Late Night Line-Up"; also first collaborations with Michael Palin

Awards

1983

Cannes Film Festival for Jury's Special Grand Prix in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983

BAFTA Award for Original Song Written For a Film in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life