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John Cleese

Star

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📈 Top Grossing Movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone $1,016,813,075

📉 Lowest Grossing Movie An Accidental Studio: The Story of Handmade Films $11,283

🎬 First Film Debut The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom 1968

🌟 Latest Film Release The Splendid Thing 2027

Filmography

Released in 2027

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The Splendid Thing

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: July 4, 2027

Released in 2026

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

John Cleese plays John | Released: November 1, 2026

Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

John Cleese plays Donner | Released: November 1, 2026

L'Entente Cordiale

L'Entente Cordiale

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 2026

Complete Guide to Guys

Complete Guide to Guys

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 2026

Scorched

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 2026

George of the Jungle 2

George of the Jungle 2

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 2026

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Pinocchio

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 2026

Isn't She Great

Isn't She Great

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 2026

Released in 2025

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John Cleese Packs It In

John Cleese plays Self | Released: November 13, 2025

Released in 2023

Rally Road Racers

Rally Road Racers

John Cleese plays Archie Vainglorious | Released: May 12, 2023

Released in 2021

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog

John Cleese plays Bridwell | Released: December 10, 2021

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The Naked Wanderer

John Cleese plays Brian King | Released: September 28, 2021

Released in 2019

Arctic Dogs

John Cleese plays Otto Von Walrus | Released: November 8, 2019

An Accidental Studio: The Story of Handmade Films

An Accidental Studio: The Story of Handmade Films

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: May 3, 2019

Released in 2018

Charming

John Cleese plays Fairy Godmother / Executioner | Released: April 20, 2018

Released in 2016

Trolls

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: October 21, 2016

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Get Squirrely

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: August 19, 2016

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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion

John Cleese plays General Eeder | Released: May 7, 2016

Released in 2015

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Spud 3: Learning to Fly

John Cleese plays The Guv | Released: April 1, 2015

Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

John Cleese plays Chief Alien | Released: February 13, 2015

Released in 2014

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The Last Impresario

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: September 26, 2014

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Monty Python Live (Mostly)

John Cleese plays Llama lecturer / Second Yorkshireman / Armless Officer / Pope Julius II / Vocational Guidance Counsellor / Officer Praline / Self | Released: July 20, 2014

Released in 2013

Planes

John Cleese plays Bulldog | Released: August 16, 2013

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A Liars Autobiography

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: February 8, 2013

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Spud 2: The Madness Continues

John Cleese plays The Guv | Released: June 21, 2013

Released in 2011

Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: April 15, 2011

The Big Year

John Cleese plays Narrator | Released: October 14, 2011

Released in 2010

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Spud

John Cleese plays The Guv - Mr. Edly | Released: December 3, 2010

Shrek Forever After

Shrek Forever After

John Cleese plays King | Released: May 20, 2010

Released in 2009

Planet 51

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: December 4, 2009

The Pink Panther 2

The Pink Panther 2

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: February 13, 2009

Released in 2008

The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: December 12, 2008

Igor

John Cleese plays Dr. Glickenstein | Released: September 19, 2008

Released in 2007

Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: February 9, 2007

Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

John Cleese plays King | Released: May 17, 2007

Released in 2006

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Man About Town

John Cleese plays Dr. Primkin | Released: June 8, 2006

Released in 2005

Valiant

John Cleese plays Mercury | Released: July 28, 2005

Released in 2004

Around the World In 80 Days

Around the World In 80 Days

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: July 9, 2004

Shrek 2

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: July 2, 2004

Released in 2003

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

John Cleese plays Mr. Munday | Released: June 26, 2003

Released in 2002

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The Adventures of Pluto Nash

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: August 30, 2002

Rat Race

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: January 11, 2002

Die Another Day

Die Another Day

John Cleese plays Q | Released: November 20, 2002

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

John Cleese plays Nearly Headless Nick | Released: November 13, 2002

Released in 2001

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse

John Cleese plays Narrator | Released: November 6, 2001

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

John Cleese plays Nearly Headless Nick | Released: November 4, 2001

Released in 2000

The Magic Pudding

The Magic Pudding

John Cleese plays Albert the Magic Pudding | Released: December 14, 2000

Released in 1999

The Out-of-Towners

The Out-of-Towners

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 5, 1999

The World Is Not Enough

The World Is Not Enough

John Cleese plays R | Released: November 8, 1999

Released in 1998

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Parting Shots

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1998

Released in 1997

Fierce Creatures

Fierce Creatures

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: February 14, 1997

George of the Jungle

George of the Jungle

John Cleese plays An Ape Named 'Ape' | Released: July 16, 1997

Released in 1996

The Wind In the Willows

The Wind In the Willows

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: October 18, 1996

Released in 1995

Rudyard Kiplings the Jungle Book

Rudyard Kiplings the Jungle Book

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: February 17, 1995

Released in 1994

Mary Shelleys Frankenstein

Mary Shelleys Frankenstein

John Cleese plays Professor Waldman | Released: November 4, 1994

The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess

John Cleese plays Jean-Bob | Released: November 18, 1994

Released in 1993

Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: April 2, 1993

Released in 1991

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

John Cleese plays Cat R. Waul | Released: November 21, 1991

Released in 1990

Bullseye!

John Cleese plays Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese | Released: November 2, 1990

Released in 1989

Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

John Cleese plays Halfdan the Black | Released: September 29, 1989

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The Big Picture

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1989

Released in 1988

A Fish Called Wanda

A Fish Called Wanda

John Cleese plays Archie | Released: July 15, 1988

Released in 1986

Clockwise

John Cleese plays Brian Stimpson | Released: March 14, 1986

Released in 1985

Silverado

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: December 20, 1985

Released in 1984

The Secret Policemans Private Parts

The Secret Policemans Private Parts

John Cleese plays Self | Released: November 1, 1984

Released in 1983

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

John Cleese plays Fish #2 / Dr. Spencer / Humphrey Williams / Sturridge / Ainsworth / Waiter / Eric's Assistant / Maitre D' / Grim Reaper | Released: March 31, 1983

Privates On Parade

Privates On Parade

John Cleese plays Major Giles Flack | Released: February 3, 1983

Yellowbeard

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1983

Released in 1982

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The Secret Policemans Other Ball

John Cleese plays Self / Various Roles | Released: March 1, 1982

Monty Python Live At the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live At the Hollywood Bowl

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1982

Released in 1981

Time Bandits

John Cleese plays Robin Hood | Released: July 16, 1981

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

John Cleese plays Neville | Released: June 26, 1981

Released in 1979

Life of Brian

John Cleese plays Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur | Released: August 17, 1979

Released in 1977

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization As We Know It

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization As We Know It

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1977

Released in 1976

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Pleasure At Her Majesty's

John Cleese plays Pet Shop Customer / The Pope / Various | Released: December 29, 1976

Released in 1975

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

John Cleese plays Second Swallow-Savvy Guard / The Black Knight / Peasant 3 / Sir Launcelot the Brave / Taunting French Guard / Tim the Enchanter | Released: May 25, 1975

Released in 1973

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The Love Ban

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1973

Released in 1971

The Statue

John Cleese plays Harry | Released: April 22, 1971

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And Now For Something Completely Different

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1971

Released in 1970

The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer

The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1970

Released in 1969

The Magic Christian

The Magic Christian

John Cleese plays Director in Sotheby's | Released: December 12, 1969

The Best House In London

The Best House In London

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1969

Released in 1968

Interlude

John Cleese plays T.V. P R Man | Released: August 17, 1968

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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

Billed as a Cast Member | Released: November 1, 1968