Terry Gilliam

American born-British filmmaker, comedian, and actor (born 1940)
Person human Q25078
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Terry Gilliam was born on November 22, 1940, in Minneapolis [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. He holds citizenship in both the United Kingdom and the United States [12]. His professional roles include film director, screenwriter, comedian, animator, film actor, and actor [13][14].

He received his education at Occidental College and Birmingham High School . Gilliam has been married to Maggie Weston since 1973 .

His accolades include the Officer of Arts and Letters, European Film Award for Best Short Film, Winsor McCay Award, European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, Inkpot Award, and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres [15][16][17][18].

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 (9,519 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 The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus[16].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Officer of Arts and Letters[17].
  • Terry Gilliam received the European Film Award for Best Short Film[18].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Winsor McCay Award[19].
  • Terry Gilliam received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[20].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Inkpot Award[21].
  • Terry Gilliam received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22].
  • Terry Gilliam was a member of Monty Python[23].
  • Terry Gilliam is recorded as male[24].
  • Terry Gilliam's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Terry Gilliam's Commons category is recorded as Terry Gilliam[26].
  • Terry Gilliam's residence is recorded as Highgate[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

A notable work attributed to Terry Gilliam is The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of Arts and Letters[17], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; European Film Award for Best Short Film[18], an award for best short film[36], founded in 1998[37]; Winsor McCay Award[19], an animation award[38], in United States[39]; European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], a class of award[40]; Inkpot Award[21], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1974[43]; and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Terry Gilliam was married to Maggie Weston[10].

Why It Matters

Terry Gilliam ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,519 views/month, #5,363 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

He has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[48], a film director[49], b. 1985[50], of Spain[51].

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[17], European Film Award for Best Short Film[18], Winsor McCay Award[19], and European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[20].

Who did Terry Gilliam influence?

Terry Gilliam has been cited as an influence by Albert Pintó[48].

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