John Cleese
Actor · Screenplay · Executive Producer · Writer
Born Oct 27, 1939 · Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK
Active 1961–present
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.
Filmography
How to Make Her Cheat — TerryFawlty Towers: The Play (2025) — WriterMonty Python: Live at Aspen — CreatorEric Idle Exploits Monty Python — WriterHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — Nearly Headless NickHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)Shrek 2 (2004) — King Harold (voice)Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) — Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter · WriterLife of Brian (1979) — Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur · ScreenplayOver the Garden Wall (2014) — Adelaide (voice) · Quincy Endicott (voice)The Croods (2013) — StoryThe Croods: A New Age (2020) — CharactersShrek the Third (2007) — King Harold (voice)Shrek Forever After (2010) — King Harold (voice)A Fish Called Wanda (1988) — Archie Leach · Executive Producer · Story · ScreenplayMonty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) — Various Roles · ScreenplayFawlty Towers (1975) — Basil Fawlty · Writer · CreatorTrolls (2016) — Roi Gristle (voice)Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) — Various / Announcer · WriterClifford the Big Red Dog (2021) — Mr. BridwellDoctor Who (1963) — Art Gallery VisitorThe World Is Not Enough (1999) — RDie Another Day (2002) — QCheers (1982) — Dr. Simon Finch-Royce