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John Cleese

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

Born

Oct 27, 1939

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK

Known For

Acting

Movies

222 acting

41 crew

Popularity

2.9

Known For

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001 as Nearly Headless Nick
★ 7.9
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002 as Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
★ 7.7
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After
2010 as King Harold (voice)
★ 6.4
Shrek 2
Shrek 2
2004 as King Harold (voice)
★ 7.3
Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third
2007 as King Harold (voice)
★ 6.3
Die Another Day
Die Another Day
2002 as Q
★ 6.0
Trolls
Trolls
2016 as Roi Gristle (voice)
★ 6.6
The World Is Not Enough
★ 6.3
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 as Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter
★ 7.8
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008 as Professor Barnhardt
★ 5.7
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
2011 as Narrator (voice)
★ 6.9
George of the Jungle
George of the Jungle
1997 as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
★ 5.7
A Fish Called Wanda
A Fish Called Wanda
1988 as Archie Leach
★ 7.2
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
2021 as Mr. Bridwell
★ 7.1
Life of Brian
Life of Brian
1979 as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
★ 7.8
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003 as Mr. Munday
★ 5.5
Planes
Planes
2013 as Bulldog (voice)
★ 5.9
Rat Race
Rat Race
2001 as Donald P. Sinclair
★ 6.3
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2006 as Samuel the Sheep (voice)
★ 6.2
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
2004 as Grizzled Sergeant
★ 6.0
Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
2015 as Chief Alien (voice)
★ 5.9
Planet 51
Planet 51
2009 as Professor Kipple (voice)
★ 5.9
The Pink Panther 2
The Pink Panther 2
2009 as Dreyfus
★ 5.7
Rally Road Racers
Rally Road Racers
2023 as Archie Vainglorious (voice)
★ 6.4
The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
1994 as Jean-Bob (voice)
★ 6.6
Valiant
Valiant
2005 as Mercury (voice)
★ 5.7
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
1994 as Dr. Julius Plumford
★ 6.0
Arctic Dogs
Arctic Dogs
2019 as Otto von Walrus (voice)
★ 6.0
Silverado
Silverado
1985 as Sheriff John T. Langston
★ 6.9
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 as Various Roles
★ 7.3
Time Bandits
Time Bandits
1981 as Robin Hood
★ 6.6
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994 as Prof. Waldman
★ 6.4
Igor
Igor
2008 as Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
★ 6.1
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991 as Cat R. Waul (voice)
★ 6.3
George of the Jungle 2
George of the Jungle 2
2003 as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
★ 4.5
Charming
Charming
2018 as Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
★ 6.4
Mickey's House of Villains
Mickey's House of Villains
2002 as Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited)
★ 7.3
Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
1997 as Rollo Lee
★ 6.2
The Big Year
The Big Year
2011 as Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
★ 6.0
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 as Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker') (voice)
★ 7.0
Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
1989 as Halfdan the Black
★ 5.9
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
★ 4.4
The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
1999 as Mr. Mersault
★ 5.8
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
2018 as Donner (voice)
★ 5.7
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
1981 as Neville
★ 6.9
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
1989 as Bartender
★ 5.9
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
2015 as Mr. Bellwood (voice)
★ 4.7
And Now for Something Completely Different
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971 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
★ 7.2
Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
1993 as Raoul P. Shadgrind
★ 5.2
The Palace
The Palace
2023 as Arthur William Dallas III
★ 5.4
Concert for George
Concert for George
2003 as Self
★ 8.1
Man About Town
Man About Town
2006 as Dr. Primkin
★ 5.2
Father Christmas Is Back
Father Christmas Is Back
2021 as John Christmas
★ 4.6
Scorched
Scorched
2003 as Charles Merchant
★ 5.5
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
★ 6.0
The Magic Christian
The Magic Christian
1969 as Director in Sotheby's
★ 5.8
The Magic Pudding
The Magic Pudding
2000 as Albert the Magic Pudding (voice)
★ 5.2
Why Are We Creative?
Why Are We Creative?
2018 as Self
★ 7.5
Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
1983 as Harvey 'Blind' Pew
★ 5.6
The Naked Wanderer
The Naked Wanderer
2019 as Brian King
★ 5.1
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
1996 as Mr. Toad's Lawyer
★ 5.8
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2016 as General Eeder
★ 5.7
L'Entente cordiale
L'Entente cordiale
2006 as Lord Conrad
★ 4.8
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
★ 4.7
Daddy Daughter Trip
Daddy Daughter Trip
2022 as Frank
★ 6.9
Clockwise
Clockwise
1986 as Brian Stimpson
★ 6.2
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
★ 7.4
Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
2002 as Self / R
★ 5.7
Spud
Spud
2010 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
★ 7.0
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
★ 6.8
movie
★ 6.5
The Martini Shot
The Martini Shot
2023 as Dr. Auyeung
★ 6.5
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971 as Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
★ 10.0
Parting Shots
Parting Shots
1999 as Maurice Walpole
★ 5.5
Bullseye!
Bullseye!
1990 as Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
★ 5.2
Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
2000 as Henry Marcus
★ 4.9
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
★ 8.5
God Loves Caviar
God Loves Caviar
2012 as McCormick
★ 5.4
The Grand Knockout Tournament
★ 6.8
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
★ 6.0
Amnesty International's Big 30
★ 4.0
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014 as Self, others
★ 7.1
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021 as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
2022 as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.1
Complete Guide to Guys
Complete Guide to Guys
2005 as Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
★ 5.4
Making Rat Race
Making Rat Race
2002 as Himself
An Accidental Studio
An Accidental Studio
2019 as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.4
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
1999 as Narrator
★ 6.1
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016 as Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 5.7
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
★ 6.8
The Last Impresario
The Last Impresario
2014 as Self
★ 5.5
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
★ 7.7
The Best House in London
The Best House in London
1969 as Jones (uncredited)
★ 4.0
The Secret Life of Brian
★ 7.7
Bosses From Hell
Bosses From Hell
1989 as Brian
Gaybo Laughs Back
Gaybo Laughs Back
2008 as Self
The Love Ban
The Love Ban
1973 as Contraceptives Lecturer
★ 3.6
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 as Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 5.0
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009 as Self / Basil Fawlty
★ 8.4
We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
2008 as Self - Presenter
★ 7.2
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
2000 as The Giant Alien (voice)
The Art of Football from A to Z
★ 4.8
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
★ 7.4
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982 as Self - Various Roles
★ 6.3
What the Pythons Did Next...
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007 as Self (archive footage)
Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
1983 as Major Giles Flack
★ 4.9
Peter Cook & Co.
Peter Cook & Co.
1980 as Himself / Various Characters
★ 7.5
The Mermaid Frolics
The Mermaid Frolics
1977 as Self- Various roles
★ 5.3
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
★ 6.0
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019 as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
2014 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
★ 6.0
Group Madness
Group Madness
1983 as Self
★ 9.0
Employees From Hell
Employees From Hell
1989 as Brian
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
2011 as Self (archive footage)
★ 2.7
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
★ 7.5
Assholes: A Theory
Assholes: A Theory
2019 as Himself
★ 4.0
Life of Python
Life of Python
1990 as Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)
★ 6.3
How to Irritate People
How to Irritate People
1969 as Himself - Various
★ 6.6
The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979 as Himself - Various Roles
★ 6.4
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968 as Post Office Clerk
★ 6.8
Doctor Who: City of Death
Doctor Who: City of Death
1979 as Art Gallery Visitor
★ 9.0
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
2013 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
★ 6.9
movie
★ 7.0
Fawlty Towers: The Play
Fawlty Towers: The Play
2025 as Self
★ 7.3
Monty Python Conquers America
★ 6.3
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
★ 7.0
Anatomy of a Liar
Anatomy of a Liar
2012 as Self
★ 6.3
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973 as Narrator / Pie Face 2
★ 6.0
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004 as Self (archive footage)
Is This a Record?
Is This a Record?
1973 as Various
★ 6.0
The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
1980 as Petruchio
★ 8.0
Golden Gordon
Golden Gordon
1979 as Passerby
★ 8.0
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
★ 7.1
More Awkward Customers
More Awkward Customers
1975 as Brian
★ 9.0
The Statue
The Statue
1971 as Harry
★ 4.8
The Life of Python
The Life of Python
2000 as Self
Romance with a Double Bass
Romance with a Double Bass
1974 as Smychkov
★ 6.1
The Roots of Monty Python
The Roots of Monty Python
2005 as Self (archive footage)
The Queen Special
The Queen Special
1980 as Man in Bar
The Meaning of Monty Python
★ 7.4
Behind Over the Garden Wall
★ 7.0
Three Piece Suite
Three Piece Suite
1977 as Kevin
★ 6.0
Rockstar
Rockstar
2000 as Interviewer in lounge
★ 5.3
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
★ 8.0
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004 as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
The Philosophers' Football Match
The Philosophers' Football Match
1972 as Archimedes
★ 10.0
The Seventh Python
The Seventh Python
2008 as Self
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
★ 7.1
movie
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008 as Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion
Interlude
Interlude
1968 as Television public relations man
★ 5.5
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
★ 6.0
Stupidity
Stupidity
2003 as Self
★ 5.4
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004 as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
Mickey’s Mechanical House
Mickey’s Mechanical House
1999 as Narrator (voice)
The Monty Python Story
The Monty Python Story
1999 as Self
Quantum Project
Quantum Project
2000 as Alexander Pentcho
★ 10.0
Monty Python: Who's There?
Monty Python: Who's There?
1970 as Timothy
★ 6.0
movie
The Tom Machine
1980 as Computer (voice)
Customers From Hell
Customers From Hell
1989 as Brian
Wine for the Confused
Wine for the Confused
2004 as Self
★ 8.8
Communicators From Hell
Communicators From Hell
1989 as Brian
The Goodies and the Beanstalk
The Goodies and the Beanstalk
1973 as The Genie
Fawlty Towers Revisited
Fawlty Towers Revisited
2005 as Himself
★ 7.5
Return of the Goodies
Return of the Goodies
2005 as Himself
★ 6.9
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
★ 8.0
movie
★ 7.0
The Roast of John Cleese
★ 3.7
movie
★ 10.0
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
★ 9.0
Spike
Spike
1996 as Self
★ 10.0
Aud go'hjerta
Aud go'hjerta
2006 as Self (archive footage)
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits
2009 as Self / Basil Fawlty
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
1979 as Norman Fearless
★ 8.5
movie
Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
1991 as Narrator (voice)
Awkward Customers
Awkward Customers
1975 as Brian
★ 9.0
Away from It All
Away from It All
1979 as Nigel Farquhar-Bennett – Narrator (voice)
★ 6.6
movie
Taking The Wheel
as Nathan
★ 9.0
movie
★ 10.0
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Elementary, My Dear Watson
1973 as Sherlock Holmes
★ 7.0
movie
How Not to Exhibit Yourself
1975 as John Cleese
★ 8.0