John Cleese
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
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · The Dinosaur Hour Extra as
- 2023 · The Dinosaur Hour as
- 2023 · The Palace as Arthur William Dallas III
- 2023 · Rally Road Racers as Archie Vainglorious (voice)
- 2021 · Clifford the Big Red Dog as Mr. Bridwell
- 2021 · Father Christmas Is Back as John Christmas
- 2021 · LOL: Last One Laughing as Self
- 2019 · Arctic Dogs as Otto von Walrus (voice)
- 2018 · Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer as Donner (voice)
- 2018 · Charming as Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
- 2018 · Hold the Sunset as Phil
- 2016 · Trolls as Roi Gristle (voice)
- 2016 · Speechless as Martin
- 2016 · John Bishop: In Conversation with... as Self
- 2016 · Albion: The Enchanted Stallion as General Eeder
- 2015 · The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- 2015 · Absolutely Anything as Chief Alien (voice)
- 2014 · A Life on Screen as Himself
- 2014 · Spud 3: Learning to Fly as The Guv
- 2014 · Over the Garden Wall as Adelaide (voice)
- 2014 · Over the Garden Wall as Quincy Endicott (voice)
- 2014 · Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) as Self (archive footage)
- 2014 · Monty Python Live (Mostly) as Self, others
- 2014 · The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Himself
- 2013 · Planes as Bulldog (voice)
- 2013 · Spud 2: The Madness Continues as The Guv
- 2013 · The Last Leg as Self
- 2012 · A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman as Various (voice)
- 2012 · God Loves Caviar as McCormick
- 2011 · Beethoven's Christmas Adventure as Narrator
- 2011 · The Big Year as Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
- 2011 · Whitney as Dr. Grant
- 2011 · Mini Adventures of Winnie the Pooh as Narrator (voice)
- 2011 · Winnie the Pooh as Narrator (voice)
- 2010 · Spud as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
- 2010 · Shrek Forever After as King Harold (voice)
- 2009 · Planet 51 as Professor Kipple (voice)
- 2009 · Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) as Self
- 2009 · The Pink Panther 2 as Dreyfus
- 2009 · Skavlan as Self - Guest
- 2008 · The Day the Earth Stood Still as Professor Barnhardt
- 2008 · Igor as Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
- 2008 · Markus Lanz as Self
- 2007 · Shrek the Third as King Harold (voice)
- 2007 · The Graham Norton Show as Self - Guest
- 2007 · The Graham Norton Show as Self
- 2007 · The Secret Life of Brian as Self
- 2006 · Charlotte's Web as Samuel the Sheep (voice)
- 2006 · Legends as Self
- 2006 · Robins as Self - Guest
- 2006 · The One Show as Self - Guest
- 2006 · Man About Town as Dr. Primkin
- 2006 · The Art of Football from A to Z as Self
- 2006 · Monty Python's Personal Best as Self / Various Characters
- 2005 · Valiant as Mercury (voice)
- 2004 · Entourage as John Cleese
- 2004 · Around the World in 80 Days as Grizzled Sergeant
- 2004 · The Magic Touch of Harry Potter as Self
- 2004 · Shrek 2 as King Harold (voice)
- 2003 · Concert for George as Self
- 2003 · George of the Jungle 2 as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
- 2003 · Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle as Mr. Munday
- 2003 · Scorched as Charles Merchant
- 2003 · Real Time with Bill Maher as Self
- 2002 · Best Ever Bond as Self / R
- 2002 · Die Another Day as Q
- 2002 · Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
- 2002 · The Adventures of Pluto Nash as James
- 2002 · NDR Kultur – Das Journal as Self
- 2001 · Richard & Judy as Self
- 2001 · Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as Nearly Headless Nick
- 2001 · Mickey's House of Villains as Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited)
- 2001 · Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse as Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker')
- 2001 · Rat Race as Donald P. Sinclair
- 2001 · The Human Face as Presenter
- 2001 · Disney's House of Mouse as
- 2001 · Disney's House of Mouse as Narrator (voice)
- 1999 · The World Is Not Enough as R
- 1999 · Mickey Mouse Works as Narrator (voice)
- 1999 · The Out-of-Towners as Mr. Mersault
- 1999 · The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn as Self
- 1999 · Casper & Mandrilaftalen as Fake Bosse Bo Johansson
- 1998 · Will & Grace as Lyle Finster (uncredited)
- 1998 · Parkinson as Self
- 1997 · George of the Jungle as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
- 1997 · Fierce Creatures as Rollo Lee
- 1996 · The Wind in the Willows as Mr. Toad's Lawyer
- 1996 · E! True Hollywood Story as
- 1996 · The Daily Show as Self
- 1996 · 3rd Rock from the Sun as Dr. Liam Neesam
- 1995 · MADtv as Self
- 1995 · Look at the State We're In! as Minister
- 1994 · The Jungle Book as Dr. Julius Plumford
- 1994 · The Swan Princess as Jean-Bob (voice)
- 1994 · Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as Prof. Waldman
- 1993 · Splitting Heirs as Raoul P. Shadgrind
- 1991 · An American Tail: Fievel Goes West as Cat R. Waul (voice)
- 1989 · The Big Picture as Bartender
- 1989 · Erik the Viking as Halfdan the Black
- 1988 · This Morning as Self
- 1988 · A Fish Called Wanda as Archie Leach
- 1986 · Clockwise as Brian Stimpson
- 1985 · Silverado as Sheriff John T. Langston
- 1983 · Yellowbeard as Harvey 'Blind' Pew
- 1983 · Monty Python's The Meaning of Life as Various Roles
- 1982 · Cheers as Dr. Simon Finch-Royce
- 1982 · Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl as Various Roles
- 1982 · Wogan as Self
- 1982 · Whoops Apocalypse as
- 1981 · Time Bandits as Robin Hood
- 1981 · The Great Muppet Caper as Neville
- 1981 · Wetten, dass..? as Self
- 1979 · Not the Nine O'Clock News as
- 1979 · Life of Brian as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
- 1978 · The BBC Television Shakespeare as
- 1978 · An Audience with... as Self
- 1976 · The Muppet Show as Self - Special Guest Star
- 1976 · The Secret Policeman's Ball as Self
- 1976 · Ripping Yarns as
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- 1975 · Fawlty Towers as Basil Fawlty
- 1975 · Monty Python and the Holy Grail as Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter
- 1975 · Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as Self
- 1973 · Last of the Summer Wine as Neighbour
- 1971 · 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
- 1970 · The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer as Pumer
- 1970 · The Goodies as
- 1969 · The Magic Christian as Director in Sotheby's
- 1969 · Monty Python's Flying Circus as Various / Announcer
- 1969 · Sez Les as
- 1969 · Sez Les as self
- 1968 · The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom as Post Office Clerk
- 1967 · Omnibus as Self
- 1967 · Misleading Cases as Mr. Partridge
- 1967 · At Last the 1948 Show as
- 1966 · The Frost Report as
- 1963 · Doctor Who as Art Gallery Visitor
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- 1961 · The Avengers as Marcus Rugman
- Future · Untitled Fawlty Towers Reboot as Basil Fawlty
- 2024 · The Roast of John Cleese as Self
- 2023 · The Martini Shot as Dr. Auyeung
- 2023 · Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs as Self
- 2022 · Daddy Daughter Trip as Frank
- 2020 · The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee as John
- 2020 · Why there is no hope as Actor
- 2020 · Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp as Self
- 2020 · Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness as Self
- 2019 · Assholes: A Theory as Himself
- 2019 · Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails as Self (archive footage)
- 2019 · The Naked Wanderer as Brian King
- 2019 · An Accidental Studio as Self (archive footage)
- 2018 · Michael Palin: A Life on Screen as
- 2016 · British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves as Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2015 · Behind Over the Garden Wall as Self
- 2015 · Get Squirrely as Mr. Bellwood (voice)
- 2014 · Monty Python: The Meaning of Live as Self
- 2013 · The Meaning of Monty Python as Self
- 2012 · The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker as Self
- 2011 · The Undefeated as Self (archive footage)
- 2009 · Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened as Self / Basil Fawlty
- 2008 · We Are Most Amused as Self - Presenter
- 2008 · The Seventh Python as Self
- 2007 · More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy as
- 2007 · Hitler: The Comedy Years as Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2005 · Complete Guide to Guys as Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
- 2004 · The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 · Making Rat Race as Himself
- 1991 · Amnesty International's Big 30 as Self
- 1990 · Life of Python as Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)
- 1989 · The Movie Life of George as Self
- 1989 · The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball as Self
- 1974 · Romance with a Double Bass as Smychkov
- Future · Cancel Me as Self - Host / Presenter
- 2021 · Why Are We (Not) Creative? as Self
- 2021 · Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
- 2014 · Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar as Self
- 2012 · Anatomy of a Liar as Self
- 2011 · John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live as
- 2010 · Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release as Self
- 2008 · Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus as Self
- 2008 · Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation as Self
- 2008 · Life Of Brian Screenplay as Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion
- 2005 · Fawlty Towers Revisited as Himself
- 2005 · The Roots of Monty Python as Self (archive footage)
- 2005 · The Funny Blokes of British Comedy as Himself
- 2004 · Wine for the Confused as Self
- 2004 · The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 as Self (archive footage)
- 2004 · The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 as Self (archive footage)
- 2000 · Quantum Project as Alexander Pentcho
- 2000 · Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn as Self
- 1999 · Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches as Self
- 1996 · Spike as Himself
- 1989 · Customers From Hell as Brian
- 1989 · Employees From Hell as Brian
- 1989 · Communicators From Hell as Brian
- 1985 · Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff as Self
- 1982 · The Secret Policeman's Other Ball as Self - Various Roles
- 1980 · Peter Cook & Co. as Himself / Various Characters
- 1979 · ...To Norway, Home of Giants! as Norman Fearless
- 1977 · The Mermaid Frolics as Self- Various roles
- 1976 · Pleasure at Her Majesty's as Self
- Future · Nuclear Bogeyheads as bogeyhead
- 1977 · Three Piece Suite as Kevin
- 1975 · How Not to Exhibit Yourself as John Cleese
- 1975 · Awkward Customers as Brian
- 1973 · The Love Ban as Contraceptives Lecturer
- 1969 · The Best House in London as Jones
- Future · How to Make Her Cheat as Terry
- 2021 · Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius as Interviewee
- 2009 · Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits as Self / Basil Fawlty
- 2008 · Monty Python Conquers America as Self
- 2007 · Movie Connections as Self
- 2007 · What the Pythons Did Next... as Self (archive footage)
- 2006 · The South Bank Show: Spamalot as
- 2006 · L'Entente cordiale as Lord Conrad
- 2006 · Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best as Various Characters
- 2005 · Return of the Goodies as Himself
- 2004 · Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? as Self
- 2003 · The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' as Self
- 2003 · Stupidity as Self
- 2002 · Die Another Day: From Script to Screen as Self
- 2002 · Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) as Red Lansing
- 2002 · Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe as Self
- 2000 · The Magic Pudding as Albert the Magic Pudding (voice)
- 2000 · Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big as The Giant Alien (voice)
- 2000 · The Life of Python as Self
- 2000 · Isn't She Great as Henry Marcus
- 2000 · Rockstar as Interviewer in lounge
- 1999 · The Nutcracker as Narrator
- 1999 · The Monty Python Story as Self
- 1999 · Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm as Self
- 1999 · Parting Shots as Maurice Walpole
- 1998 · In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese as Self
- 1998 · Monty Python: Live at Aspen as Self
- 1993 · Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? as
- 1992 · Funny Business as
- 1991 · Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb as Narrator (voice)
- 1990 · Bullseye! as Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
- 1989 · Quark the Dragon Slayer as
- 1989 · Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python as Self / Various Characters
- 1989 · Bosses From Hell as Brian
- 1988 · John Cleese's First Farewell Performance as Self
- 1987 · Baby Quark as
- 1987 · Quark and the Highway Robber as
- 1987 · Dragonslayer Quark as
- 1987 · The Grand Knockout Tournament as Self
- 1987 · The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball as Jim Cleese
- 1986 · The South Bank Show: John Cleese as
- 1983 · Group Madness as Self
- 1983 · Privates on Parade as Major Giles Flack
- 1981 · The Queen Special as Man in Bar
- 1980 · The Tom Machine as Computer (voice)
- 1980 · The Taming of the Shrew as Petruchio
- 1979 · The Secret Policeman's Ball as Himself - Various Roles
- 1979 · Doctor Who: City of Death as Art Gallery Visitor
- 1979 · Golden Gordon as Passerby
- 1979 · The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 as Self
- 1979 · Away from It All as Nigel Farquhar-Bennett – Narrator (voice)
- 1977 · The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It as Sherlock Holmes
- 1976 · Meetings, Bloody Meetings as
- 1975 · More Awkward Customers as Brian
- 1974 · Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report as Self
- 1973 · Is This a Record? as Various
- 1973 · Monty Python In The Netherlands as
- 1973 · Elementary, My Dear Watson as Sherlock Holmes
- 1972 · Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus as Various Characters
- 1972 · Who Sold You This, Then? as
- 1971 · The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 as
- 1971 · Euroshow '71: May Day Special as Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
- 1971 · The Statue as Harry
- 1970 · Monty Python: Who's There? as Timothy
- 1969 · How to Irritate People as Himself - Various
- 1968 · Interlude as Television public relations man
- Future · Taking The Wheel as Nathan