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
Filmography
Fawlty Towers: The Play
as Self
Fawlty Towers: The Play
as Self
The Roast of John Cleese
as Self
The Roast of John Cleese
as Self
The Palace
as Arthur William Dallas III
The Palace
as Arthur William Dallas III
The Martini Shot
as Dr. Auyeung
The Martini Shot
as Dr. Auyeung
Rally Road Racers
as Archie Vainglorious (voice)
Rally Road Racers
as Archie Vainglorious (voice)
Daddy Daughter Trip
as Frank
Daddy Daughter Trip
as Frank
Clifford the Big Red Dog
as Mr. Bridwell
Clifford the Big Red Dog
as Mr. Bridwell
Father Christmas Is Back
as John Christmas
Father Christmas Is Back
as John Christmas
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
as Self
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
as Self
Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
as Interviewee
Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius
as Interviewee
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
as John
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
as John
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as Self
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as Self
Assholes: A Theory
as Himself
Assholes: A Theory
as Himself
Arctic Dogs
as Otto von Walrus (voice)
Arctic Dogs
as Otto von Walrus (voice)
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
as Self (archive footage)
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
as Self (archive footage)
The Naked Wanderer
as Brian King
The Naked Wanderer
as Brian King
An Accidental Studio
as Self (archive footage)
An Accidental Studio
as Self (archive footage)
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
as Donner (voice)
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
as Donner (voice)
Why Are We Creative?
as Self
Why Are We Creative?
as Self
Charming
as Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
Charming
as Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen
Trolls
as Roi Gristle (voice)
Trolls
as Roi Gristle (voice)
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
as Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
as Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
as General Eeder
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
as General Eeder
Behind Over the Garden Wall
as Self
Behind Over the Garden Wall
as Self
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
as Mr. Bellwood (voice)
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
as Mr. Bellwood (voice)
Absolutely Anything
as Chief Alien (voice)
Absolutely Anything
as Chief Alien (voice)
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
as Self
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
as Self
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
as Self
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
as Self
The Last Impresario
as Self
The Last Impresario
as Self
The Meaning of Monty Python
as Self
The Meaning of Monty Python
as Self
Planes
as Bulldog (voice)
Planes
as Bulldog (voice)
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Anatomy of a Liar
as Self
Anatomy of a Liar
as Self
God Loves Caviar
as McCormick
God Loves Caviar
as McCormick
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
as Narrator
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
as Narrator
John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live
The Undefeated
as Self (archive footage)
The Undefeated
as Self (archive footage)
Winnie the Pooh
as Narrator (voice)
Winnie the Pooh
as Narrator (voice)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
as Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
as Self
Planet 51
as Professor Kipple (voice)
Planet 51
as Professor Kipple (voice)
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
as Self / Basil Fawlty
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
as Self / Basil Fawlty
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
as Self / Basil Fawlty
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
as Self / Basil Fawlty
The Pink Panther 2
as Dreyfus
The Pink Panther 2
as Dreyfus
We Are Most Amused
as Self - Presenter
We Are Most Amused
as Self - Presenter
Gaybo Laughs Back
as Self
Gaybo Laughs Back
as Self
Igor
as Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
Igor
as Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
as Self
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
as Self
Life Of Brian Screenplay
as Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion
Life Of Brian Screenplay
as Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion
Shrek the Third
as King Harold (voice)
Shrek the Third
as King Harold (voice)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
Aud go'hjerta
as Self (archive footage)
Aud go'hjerta
as Self (archive footage)
Charlotte's Web
as Samuel the Sheep (voice)
Charlotte's Web
as Samuel the Sheep (voice)
L'Entente cordiale
as Lord Conrad
L'Entente cordiale
as Lord Conrad
Man About Town
as Dr. Primkin
Man About Town
as Dr. Primkin
The Art of Football from A to Z
as Self
The Art of Football from A to Z
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
as Various Characters
Return of the Goodies
as Himself
Return of the Goodies
as Himself
Fawlty Towers Revisited
as Himself
Fawlty Towers Revisited
as Himself
Valiant
as Mercury (voice)
Valiant
as Mercury (voice)
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
as Self
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
as Self
Complete Guide to Guys
as Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
Complete Guide to Guys
as Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
Wine for the Confused
as Self
Wine for the Confused
as Self
Around the World in 80 Days
as Grizzled Sergeant
Around the World in 80 Days
as Grizzled Sergeant
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
as Self
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
as Self
Shrek 2
as King Harold (voice)
Shrek 2
as King Harold (voice)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
as Self (archive footage)
George of the Jungle 2
as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
George of the Jungle 2
as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
as Mr. Munday
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
as Mr. Munday
Scorched
as Charles Merchant
Scorched
as Charles Merchant
Stupidity
as Self
Stupidity
as Self
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
as Self
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
as Self
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
as Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
as Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
as James
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
as James
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
as Self
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
as Self
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as Nearly Headless Nick
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as Nearly Headless Nick
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker') (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker') (voice)
Rat Race
as Donald P. Sinclair
Rat Race
as Donald P. Sinclair
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
as The Giant Alien (voice)
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
as The Giant Alien (voice)
The Life of Python
as Self
The Life of Python
as Self
Isn't She Great
as Henry Marcus
Isn't She Great
as Henry Marcus
The World Is Not Enough
as R
The World Is Not Enough
as R
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
as Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
as Self
Parting Shots
as Maurice Walpole
Parting Shots
as Maurice Walpole
George of the Jungle
as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
George of the Jungle
as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Fierce Creatures
as Rollo Lee
Fierce Creatures
as Rollo Lee
The Wind in the Willows
as Mr. Toad's Lawyer
The Wind in the Willows
as Mr. Toad's Lawyer
Spike
as Self
Spike
as Self
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
as Prof. Waldman
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
as Prof. Waldman
Amnesty International's Big 30
as Self
Amnesty International's Big 30
as Self
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
as Cat R. Waul (voice)
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
as Cat R. Waul (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
as Self
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
as Self
Bullseye!
as Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
Bullseye!
as Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
Quark the Dragon Slayer
Quark the Dragon Slayer
Bosses From Hell
as Brian
Bosses From Hell
as Brian
Customers From Hell
as Brian
Customers From Hell
as Brian
Customer Service From Hell
Customer Service From Hell
Teams from Hell
Teams from Hell
Colleagues From Hell
Colleagues From Hell
Interviewers From Hell
Interviewers From Hell
A Fish Called Wanda
as Archie Leach
A Fish Called Wanda
as Archie Leach
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
Clockwise
as Brian Stimpson
Clockwise
as Brian Stimpson
Yellowbeard
as Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Yellowbeard
as Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Privates on Parade
as Major Giles Flack
Privates on Parade
as Major Giles Flack
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
as Self - Various Roles
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
as Self - Various Roles
Time Bandits
as Robin Hood
Time Bandits
as Robin Hood
The Great Muppet Caper
as Neville
The Great Muppet Caper
as Neville
The Taming of the Shrew
as Petruchio
The Taming of the Shrew
as Petruchio
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
as Norman Fearless
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
as Norman Fearless
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
as Self
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
as Self
More Awkward Customers
as Brian
More Awkward Customers
as Brian
Awkward Customers
as Brian
Awkward Customers
as Brian
Romance with a Double Bass
as Smychkov
Romance with a Double Bass
as Smychkov
Elementary, My Dear Watson
as Sherlock Holmes
Elementary, My Dear Watson
as Sherlock Holmes
The Love Ban
as Contraceptives Lecturer
The Love Ban
as Contraceptives Lecturer
The Statue
as Harry
The Statue
as Harry
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
as Pumer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
as Pumer
The Best House in London
as Jones (uncredited)
The Best House in London
as Jones (uncredited)
Taking The Wheel
as Nathan
Taking The Wheel
as Nathan
The Splendid Thing
The Splendid Thing