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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…

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  1. John Cleese Packs It In2025
  2. Fawlty Towers: The Play2025
  3. The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers2025
  4. The Roast of John Cleese2024
  5. The Palace2023
  6. The Martini Shot2023
  7. Rally Road Racers2023
  8. Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs2023
  9. Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom2022
  10. Daddy Daughter Trip2022
  11. Clifford the Big Red Dog2021
  12. Father Christmas Is Back2021
  13. Why Are We (Not) Creative?2021
  14. Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a Genius2021
  15. Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated2021
  16. The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee2020
  17. Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp2020
  18. Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness2020
  19. Assholes: A Theory2019
  20. Arctic Dogs2019
  21. Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails2019
  22. The Naked Wanderer2019
  23. An Accidental Studio2019
  24. Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer2018
  25. Why Are We Creative?2018
  26. Charming2018
  27. Michael Palin: A Life on Screen2018
  28. Trolls2016
  29. British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves2016
  30. Albion: The Enchanted Stallion2016
  31. Behind Over the Garden Wall2015
  32. A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown2015
  33. Absolutely Anything2015
  34. Spud 3: Learning to Fly2014
  35. Monty Python: The Meaning of Live2014
  36. Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014
  37. Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar2014
  38. The Last Impresario2014
  39. The Meaning of Monty Python2013
  40. Planes2013
  41. Spud 2: The Madness Continues2013
  42. The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker2012
  43. A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman2012
  44. Anatomy of a Liar2012
  45. God Loves Caviar2012
  46. The Big Year2011
  47. Beethoven's Christmas Adventure2011
  48. John Cleese: The Alimony Tour Live2011
  49. The Undefeated2011
  50. Winnie the Pooh2011
  51. Spud2010
  52. Shrek Forever After2010
  53. Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release2010
  54. Planet 512009
  55. Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits2009
  56. Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened2009
  57. The Pink Panther 22009
  58. The Day the Earth Stood Still2008
  59. Gaybo Laughs Back2008
  60. Igor2008
  61. Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus2008
  62. The Seventh Python2008
  63. Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation2008
  64. Monty Python Conquers America2008
  65. Shrek the Third2007
  66. Hitler: The Comedy Years2007
  67. The Secret Life of Brian2007
  68. What the Pythons Did Next...2007
  69. Aud go'hjerta2006
  70. Charlotte's Web2006
  71. L'Entente cordiale2006
  72. Man About Town2006
  73. The Art of Football from A to Z2006
  74. Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best2006
  75. Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best2006
  76. Return of the Goodies2005
  77. Fawlty Towers Revisited2005
  78. The Roots of Monty Python2005
  79. Valiant2005
  80. Complete Guide to Guys2005
  81. Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?2004
  82. Wine for the Confused2004
  83. Around the World in 80 Days2004
  84. The Magic Touch of Harry Potter2004
  85. Shrek 22004
  86. Concert for George2003
  87. The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'2003
  88. George of the Jungle 22003
  89. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle2003
  90. Scorched2003
  91. Stupidity2003
  92. Best Ever Bond2002
  93. Die Another Day: From Script to Screen2002
  94. Die Another Day2002
  95. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002
  96. The Adventures of Pluto Nash2002
  97. Making Rat Race2002
  98. Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe2002
  99. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2001
  100. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse2001
  101. Rat Race2001
  102. Fawlty Towers: An Interview with John Cleese2001
  103. The Magic Pudding2000
  104. Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big2000
  105. Quantum Project2000
  106. Isn't She Great2000
  107. Now Pay Attention 007: A Tribute to Actor Desmond Llewelyn2000
  108. Rockstar2000
  109. The World Is Not Enough1999
  110. The Nutcracker1999
  111. Parting Shots1999
  112. The Out-of-Towners1999
  113. In The Wild: Operation Lemur With John Cleese1998
  114. Monty Python: Live at Aspen1998
  115. George of the Jungle1997
  116. Fierce Creatures1997
  117. The Wind in the Willows1996
  118. Spike1996
  119. The Jungle Book1994
  120. The Swan Princess1994
  121. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein1994
  122. Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?1993
  123. Splitting Heirs1993
  124. Amnesty International's Big 301991
  125. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West1991
  126. Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb1991
  127. Creativity in Management1991
  128. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson1990
  129. Bullseye!1990
  130. Life of Python1990
  131. Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python1989
  132. The Big Picture1989
  133. Erik the Viking1989
  134. The Movie Life of George1989
  135. Bosses From Hell1989
  136. Colleagues From Hell1989
  137. Communicators From Hell1989
  138. Customer Service From Hell1989
  139. Customers From Hell1989
  140. Employees From Hell1989
  141. Interviewers From Hell1989
  142. Sales People from Hell1989
  143. Teams from Hell1989
  144. The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball1989
  145. A Fish Called Wanda1988
  146. Baby Quark1987
  147. Dragonslayer Quark1987
  148. Quark and the Highway Robber1987
  149. The Grand Knockout Tournament1987
  150. The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball1987
  151. Clockwise1986
  152. Silverado1985
  153. Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff1985
  154. Yellowbeard1983
  155. Group Madness1983
  156. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life1983
  157. Privates on Parade1983
  158. Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982
  159. The Secret Policeman's Other Ball1982
  160. Time Bandits1981
  161. The Great Muppet Caper1981
  162. The Tom Machine1980
  163. Peter Cook & Co.1980
  164. The Queen Special1980
  165. The Taming of the Shrew1980
  166. The Secret Policeman's Ball1979
  167. Golden Gordon1979
  168. Life of Brian1979
  169. The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 19791979
  170. ...To Norway, Home of Giants!1979
  171. Away from It All1979
  172. Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”1978
  173. The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It1977
  174. The Mermaid Frolics1977
  175. Three Piece Suite1977
  176. Pleasure at Her Majesty's1976
  177. Meetings, Bloody Meetings1976
  178. How Not to Exhibit Yourself1975
  179. More Awkward Customers1975
  180. Awkward Customers1975
  181. Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975
  182. Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report1974
  183. Romance with a Double Bass1974
  184. The Goodies and the Beanstalk1973
  185. Is This a Record?1973
  186. Elementary, My Dear Watson1973
  187. Monty Python In The Netherlands1973
  188. The Love Ban1973
  189. The Philosophers' Football Match1972
  190. Who Sold You This, Then?1972
  191. The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 19711971
  192. And Now for Something Completely Different1971
  193. Euroshow '71: May Day Special1971
  194. The Statue1971
  195. The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer1970
  196. Monty Python: Who's There?1970
  197. The Magic Christian1969
  198. The Best House in London1969
  199. How to Irritate People1969
  200. The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom1968
  201. Interlude1968
  202. How to Make Her CheatTBA
  203. Taking The WheelTBA
  204. The Splendid ThingTBA
  1. John Cleese Packs It In2025
  2. Fawlty Towers: The Play2025
  3. The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers2025