About
Terry Gilliam, born November 22, 1940, in Minneapolis, is an American-born British filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor. A founding member of Monty Python, he is known for his distinctive animation and wildly imaginative films. He has directed classics such as Brazil, Twelve Monkeys, and The Fisher King. His work, often satirical and visually inventive, has earned him numerous accolades, including the BAFTA Fellowship in 2009. He became a British citizen in 1968 and renounced his US citizenship in 2006.
* 1940-11-22
Major works
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)film
- Time Bandits (1981)film
- Brazil (1985)film
- The Fisher King (1991)film
- Twelve Monkeys (1995)film
Key milestones
- 1969Co-founds the Monty Python troupe.
- 2006Renounces his US citizenship.
- 2009Receives the BAFTA Fellowship.
Themes
Political satireImagination and fantasyBureaucracy and totalitarianismMadness and mental healthThe power of dreams
Sources: bafta.org · operadeparis.fr