Terry Gilliam is an American-born British screenwriter, film director, animator, actor and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Notable films Gilliam has directed include Time Bandits (1981), Brazil (1985), The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988), The Fisher King (1991), 12 Monkeys (1995), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009). The only “Python” not born in Britain, he became a naturalized British citizen in 1968. In 2006, Gilliam formally renounced his American citizenship. He was born on this day in 1940.
P.S. As of today, Monty Python Live is back. Plans have been revealed for a Python reunion stage show in London.
