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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

2.4

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 the Third
Shrek the Third
2007 as King Harold (voice)
★ 6.3
Shrek 2
Shrek 2
2004 as King Harold (voice)
★ 7.3
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After
2010 as King Harold (voice)
★ 6.4
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008 as Professor Barnhardt
★ 5.7
Trolls
Trolls
2016 as Roi Gristle (voice)
★ 6.6
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
2021 as Mr. Bridwell
★ 7.1
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
Die Another Day
Die Another Day
2002 as Q
★ 6.0
The World Is Not Enough
★ 6.3
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2003 as Mr. Munday
★ 5.5
Planes
Planes
2013 as Bulldog (voice)
★ 5.9
Life of Brian
Life of Brian
1979 as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
★ 7.8
George of the Jungle
George of the Jungle
1997 as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
★ 5.7
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
2004 as Grizzled Sergeant
★ 6.0
Planet 51
Planet 51
2009 as Professor Kipple (voice)
★ 5.9
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
2011 as Narrator (voice)
★ 6.9
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2006 as Samuel the Sheep (voice)
★ 6.2
A Fish Called Wanda
A Fish Called Wanda
1988 as Archie Leach
★ 7.2
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994 as Prof. Waldman
★ 6.4
Rat Race
Rat Race
2001 as Donald P. Sinclair
★ 6.3
Arctic Dogs
Arctic Dogs
2019 as Otto von Walrus (voice)
★ 6.0
Valiant
Valiant
2005 as Mercury (voice)
★ 5.7
Silverado
Silverado
1985 as Sheriff John T. Langston
★ 6.9
The Pink Panther 2
The Pink Panther 2
2009 as Dreyfus
★ 5.7
Time Bandits
Time Bandits
1981 as Robin Hood
★ 6.6
Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
2015 as Chief Alien (voice)
★ 5.9
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 as Various Roles
★ 7.3
Mickey's House of Villains
Mickey's House of Villains
2002 as Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited)
★ 7.3
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
1991 as Cat R. Waul (voice)
★ 6.3
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
1994 as Dr. Julius Plumford
★ 6.0
Igor
Igor
2008 as Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
★ 6.1
Rally Road Racers
Rally Road Racers
2023 as Archie Vainglorious (voice)
★ 6.4
Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
1983 as Harvey 'Blind' Pew
★ 5.6
George of the Jungle 2
George of the Jungle 2
2003 as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
★ 4.5
The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
1994 as Jean-Bob (voice)
★ 6.6
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
★ 4.4
Charming
Charming
2018 as Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
★ 6.4
The Big Year
The Big Year
2011 as Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
★ 6.0
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
2018 as Donner (voice)
★ 5.7
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
The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
1999 as Mr. Mersault
★ 5.8
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
1981 as Neville
★ 6.9
The Palace
The Palace
2023 as Arthur William Dallas III
★ 5.4
Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
1989 as Halfdan the Black
★ 5.9
Man About Town
Man About Town
2006 as Dr. Primkin
★ 5.2
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
Father Christmas Is Back
Father Christmas Is Back
2021 as John Christmas
★ 4.6
Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
1997 as Rollo Lee
★ 6.2
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
2015 as Mr. Bellwood (voice)
★ 4.7
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
1989 as Bartender
★ 5.9
Parting Shots
Parting Shots
1999 as Maurice Walpole
★ 5.5
Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
1993 as Raoul P. Shadgrind
★ 5.2
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
★ 7.4
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
1996 as Mr. Toad's Lawyer
★ 5.7
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
★ 6.0
Concert for George
Concert for George
2003 as Self
★ 8.1
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971 as Self - Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
★ 10.0
Scorched
Scorched
2003 as Charles Merchant
★ 5.5
The Magic Christian
The Magic Christian
1969 as Director in Sotheby's
★ 5.8
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
★ 4.7
Daddy Daughter Trip
Daddy Daughter Trip
2022 as Frank
★ 6.9
The Magic Pudding
The Magic Pudding
2000 as Albert the Magic Pudding (voice)
★ 5.2
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2016 as General Eeder
★ 5.7
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
2022 as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.1
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
★ 6.8
Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
2000 as Henry Marcus
★ 4.9
Spud
Spud
2010 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
★ 7.0
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
The Martini Shot
The Martini Shot
2023 as Dr. Auyeung
★ 6.5
Clockwise
Clockwise
1986 as Brian Stimpson
★ 6.2
L'Entente cordiale
L'Entente cordiale
2006 as Lord Conrad
★ 4.8
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014 as Self, others
★ 7.1
The Naked Wanderer
The Naked Wanderer
2019 as Brian King
★ 4.8
Bosses From Hell
Bosses From Hell
1989 as Brian
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
2011 as Self (archive footage)
★ 2.7
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
★ 6.0
Bullseye!
Bullseye!
1990 as Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
★ 5.2
The Secret Life of Brian
★ 7.7
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
Spud 3: Learning to Fly
2014 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
★ 6.0
Why Are We Creative?
Why Are We Creative?
2018 as Self
★ 7.5
The Grand Knockout Tournament
★ 6.8
The Goodies and the Beanstalk
The Goodies and the Beanstalk
1973 as The Genie
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
2013 as Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
★ 6.9
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982 as Self - Various Roles
★ 6.3
The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
1980 as Petruchio
★ 8.0
Group Madness
Group Madness
1983 as Self
★ 9.0
God Loves Caviar
God Loves Caviar
2012 as McCormick
★ 5.4
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
★ 7.6
Employees From Hell
Employees From Hell
1989 as Brian
movie
★ 6.5
Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
2002 as Self / R
★ 5.7
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
1999 as Narrator
★ 6.1
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
Life of Python
Life of Python
1990 as Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)
★ 6.3
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
★ 7.1
Monty Python Conquers America
★ 6.3
What the Pythons Did Next...
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007 as Self (archive footage)
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
★ 7.0
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
2000 as The Giant Alien (voice)
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 as Adolf Hitler / Basil Fawlty (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 5.0
Peter Cook & Co.
Peter Cook & Co.
1980 as Himself / Various Characters
★ 7.5
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
★ 7.4
Making Rat Race
Making Rat Race
2002 as Himself
The Last Impresario
The Last Impresario
2014 as Self
★ 5.5
The Queen Special
The Queen Special
1980 as Man in Bar
How to Irritate People
How to Irritate People
1969 as Himself - Various
★ 6.6
Amnesty International's Big 30
★ 4.0
Behind Over the Garden Wall
★ 8.5
The Best House in London
The Best House in London
1969 as Jones (uncredited)
★ 4.0
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)
Why Are We (Not) Creative?
★ 6.0
Complete Guide to Guys
Complete Guide to Guys
2005 as Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
★ 5.4
An Accidental Studio
An Accidental Studio
2019 as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.4
The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979 as Himself - Various Roles
★ 6.4
Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
1983 as Major Giles Flack
★ 4.9
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
★ 6.8
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
★ 7.2
The Art of Football from A to Z
★ 4.8
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
The Roots of Monty Python
The Roots of Monty Python
2005 as Self (archive footage)
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
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009 as Self / Basil Fawlty
★ 8.4
Romance with a Double Bass
Romance with a Double Bass
1974 as Smychkov
★ 6.1
Fawlty Towers Revisited
Fawlty Towers Revisited
2005 as Himself
★ 7.5
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
★ 6.0
The Statue
The Statue
1971 as Harry
★ 4.8
Fawlty Towers: The Play
Fawlty Towers: The Play
2025 as Self
★ 7.3
The Mermaid Frolics
The Mermaid Frolics
1977 as Self- Various roles
★ 5.3
We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
2008 as Self - Presenter
★ 7.2
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021 as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
★ 8.5
Quantum Project
Quantum Project
2000 as Alexander Pentcho
★ 10.0
Customers From Hell
Customers From Hell
1989 as Brian
More Awkward Customers
More Awkward Customers
1975 as Brian
★ 9.0
The Monty Python Story
The Monty Python Story
1999 as Self
Three Piece Suite
Three Piece Suite
1977 as Kevin
★ 6.0
movie
★ 7.0
The Love Ban
The Love Ban
1973 as Contraceptives Lecturer
★ 3.6
Is This a Record?
Is This a Record?
1973 as Various
★ 6.0
Golden Gordon
Golden Gordon
1979 as Passerby
★ 8.0
Assholes: A Theory
Assholes: A Theory
2019 as Himself
★ 4.0
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
★ 8.0
movie
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008 as Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion
The Meaning of Monty Python
★ 7.4
The Life of Python
The Life of Python
2000 as Self
Mickey’s Mechanical House
Mickey’s Mechanical House
1999 as Narrator (voice)
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019 as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
The Philosophers' Football Match
The Philosophers' Football Match
1972 as Archimedes
★ 10.0
Interlude
Interlude
1968 as Television public relations man
★ 5.5
Monty Python: Who's There?
Monty Python: Who's There?
1970 as Timothy
★ 6.0
Gaybo Laughs Back
Gaybo Laughs Back
2008 as Self
The Seventh Python
The Seventh Python
2008 as Self
Stupidity
Stupidity
2003 as Self
★ 5.4
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs
★ 9.0
Anatomy of a Liar
Anatomy of a Liar
2012 as Self
★ 6.3
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
★ 7.5
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
★ 8.0
Awkward Customers
Awkward Customers
1975 as Brian
★ 9.0
Communicators From Hell
Communicators From Hell
1989 as Brian
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
movie
The Tom Machine
1980 as Computer (voice)
movie
Taking The Wheel
as Nathan
★ 9.0
movie
Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
1991 as Narrator (voice)
Wine for the Confused
Wine for the Confused
2004 as Self
★ 8.8
Return of the Goodies
Return of the Goodies
2005 as Himself
★ 6.9
Rockstar
Rockstar
2000 as Interviewer in lounge
★ 5.3
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973 as Narrator / Pie Face 2
★ 6.0
The Roast of John Cleese
★ 3.7
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Elementary, My Dear Watson
1973 as Sherlock Holmes
★ 7.0
Away from It All
Away from It All
1979 as Nigel Farquhar-Bennett – Narrator (voice)
★ 6.6
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
...To Norway, Home of Giants!
1979 as Norman Fearless
★ 8.5
movie
★ 10.0
movie
How Not to Exhibit Yourself
1975 as John Cleese
★ 8.0
movie
★ 10.0