Terry Gilliam

American born-British filmmaker, comedian, and actor (born 1940)
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Terry Gilliam

Summary

Terry Gilliam is a human[1]. His place of birth was Minneapolis[2]. He was born on November 22, 1940[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], comedian[6], animator[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58,933 views/month, #5,363 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Minneapolis[2], Terry Gilliam…
  • Terry Gilliam was born on November 22, 1940[3].
  • Among Terry Gilliam's spouses was Maggie Weston[10].
  • Terry Gilliam held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • English was Terry Gilliam's native language[12].
  • Terry Gilliam's professions included film director[4].
  • Terry Gilliam's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Terry Gilliam's professions included comedian[6].
  • Terry Gilliam worked as an animator[7].
  • Terry Gilliam worked as a film actor[8].
  • Terry Gilliam's professions included actor[13].
  • Terry Gilliam's education included a stint at Occidental College[14].
  • Terry Gilliam's education included a stint at Birmingham High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Terry Gilliam is 12 Monkeys[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Terry Gilliam is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Terry Gilliam is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus[18].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Officer of Arts and Letters[19].
  • Terry Gilliam received the European Film Award for Best Short Film[20].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Winsor McCay Award[21].
  • Terry Gilliam received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Inkpot Award[23].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[24].
  • Terry Gilliam was a member of Monty Python[25].
  • Terry Gilliam is recorded as male[26].
  • Terry Gilliam's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Terry Gilliam's place of birth was Minneapolis[2]. He was born on November 22, 1940[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Occidental College[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1887[30] and Birmingham High School[15], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1953[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], comedian[6], animator[7], film actor[8], and actor[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include 12 Monkeys[16], a film[34]; Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas[17], a film[35]; and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus[18], a film[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of Arts and Letters[19], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; European Film Award for Best Short Film[20], an award for best short film[39], founded in 1998[40]; Winsor McCay Award[21], an animation award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1972[43]; European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], a class of award[44]; Inkpot Award[23], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1974[47]; and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[24], a grade of an order[48], in France[49].

Personal Life

Among Terry Gilliam's spouses was Maggie Weston[10].

Why It Matters

Terry Gilliam ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58,933 views/month, #5,363 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[52], a film director[53], b. 1985[54], of Spain[55].

FAQs

Where was Terry Gilliam born?

Terry Gilliam was born in Minneapolis[2].

Who was Terry Gilliam married to?

Terry Gilliam's spouses include Maggie Weston[10].

What did Terry Gilliam do for work?

Terry Gilliam worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], comedian[6], animator[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Terry Gilliam go to school?

Terry Gilliam was educated at Occidental College[14] and Birmingham High School[15].

What awards did Terry Gilliam receive?

Honors received include Officer of Arts and Letters[19], European Film Award for Best Short Film[20], Winsor McCay Award[21], and European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].

Who did Terry Gilliam influence?

Terry Gilliam has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[52].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 5w ago · Rémi sim · 2026-08-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 6w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
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    Notable work 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
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  12. 15w ago · Mitsjol · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 15w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  14. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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