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Terry Gilliam

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Terry Gilliam

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Born November 22, 1940Age 85

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Terry Gilliam is an American-born British filmmaker, animator and comedian who was a member of Monty Python. His cutout animations linked sketches in Monty Python’s Flying Circus, and he also performed in the troupe’s television and film work. He co-directed Monty Python and the Holy Grail with Terry Jones.

Gilliam directed the short The Crimson Permanent Assurance for The Meaning of Life. His feature films include Time Bandits, Brazil, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, The Fisher King and Twelve Monkeys. His career moved from cartoons and television sketch comedy into fantasy, satire and dramatic filmmaking.

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