Terry Gilliam Highlights

  • 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: After graduating from college, moved to New York
  • 1962: Worked as an associate editor for Help! magazine; also did freelance illustrating
  • 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 (lensed 2008)

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