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Terry Jones

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Terry Jones

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Born February 1, 1942
Died January 21, 2020Aged 77

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Cast appearances (26)

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Credited work (8)

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The person behind the punchline

A little backstory.

Terry Jones was a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and director who helped create Monty Python's Flying Circus. He developed a writing partnership with Michael Palin before Python, with earlier television work including Do Not Adjust Your Set and The Frost Report. In the troupe, he combined sketch writing with a wide range of comic performances.

Jones co-directed Monty Python and the Holy Grail with Terry Gilliam, then directed Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. His work also included children's books, medieval history and documentaries. He died in 2020, after a career extending well beyond the Python ensemble.

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