Terry Jones
Date of birth: 1942-02-01
Place of birth: Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Terence Graham Parry Jones , Monty Python Flying Circus, Montypython Flyingcircus, Monty Python, Terry C. Jonesberg, Terence Jonesprod, Alan Whicker
Biography
Terence Graham Parry Jones was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children's author, popular historian, political commentator, and TV documentary host. He is best known as a member of the Monty Python comedy team. At the age of 4, the Jones family moved to Surrey in England. Jones attended primary school at Esher COE school and later attended the Royal Grammar School in Guildford, where he was school captain in the 1960-61 academic year. He later read English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, but "strayed into history". While there, he performed comedy with future Monty Python cast-mate Michael Palin in The Oxford Revue. Jones appeared in the comedy TV series "Twice a Fortnight" with Michael Palin; Graeme Garden; Bill Oddie and Jonathan Lynn, as well as the television series |"The Complete and Utter History of Britain" (1969). He appeared in" Do Not Adjust Your Set" (1967–69) with Michael Palin; Eric Idle and David Jason. He wrote for "The Frost Report" and several other David Frost programmes.
Movie Credits
Life of Brian
1979-08-17
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a re
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975-04-03
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedev
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983-03-31
Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London i
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974-12-19
An documentarian from the BBC visits the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). This documen
The Hidden History of Egypt
2002-01-01
Egyptians were famed for their extravagant building techniques and extraordinary gods, but what abou
The Hidden History of Rome
2002-01-01
Rome was famed for the decadence of its ruling class, however, what about the ordinary citizens of t
Erik the Viking
1989-09-01
Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, t
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982-06-25
Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from p
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971-09-28
A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV se
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008-01-29
An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.
The Story of 1
2005-09-28
A humor-inflected history of the of the number one, covering military applications in ancient Rome,
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004-12-09
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters -
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010-03-25
Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) is a comic oratorio based on Monty Python's Life of Brian,
The Wind in the Willows
1996-10-16
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved To
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007-05-10
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
Le Créateur
1999-06-16
A playwright of note, Darius developed a drinking problem after his first major hit, and has taken t
Is This a Record?
1973-06-01
John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.
Jabberwocky
1977-03-28
After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventu
The Secret Life of Brian
2007-01-01
A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976-12-29
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at He
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979-12-22
A series of benefit concerts to raise money for Amnesty International. Performances include comedy s
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979-06-20
Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe sto
The Surprising History of Sex and Love
2002-11-10
The Surprising History of Sex and Love is a documentary presented by Terry Jones, looking at the dif
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Close-up Toothpaste Relaunch,” a short advertis
Penguins April Fool - The Making of
2008-04-01
The making of the hoax film Miracles of Evolution.
Anatomy of a Liar
2012-10-26
A documentary about A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman.
Anna and the Moods
2007-02-09
There once was a girl named Anna Young. One day, her family is waiting for their perfect daughter to
The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
2001-10-23
A documentary with Terry Jones and Michael Palin travelling to the locations of "Monty Python and Ho
Inside the Labyrinth
1986-12-13
A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and J
The Seventh Python
2008-06-26
Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction m
Absolutely Anything
2015-02-13
Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.
Life of Python
1990-03-16
This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of
The Box
1981-03-29
Several individuals have been packed in a box; they disagree regarding what should be done.
The Secret Policeman's Ball
2012-03-04
A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989-11-18
Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well kn
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014-07-20
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gillia
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983-03-31
A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
2014-05-24
Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy f
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971-05-01
German made-for-TV musical extravaganza starring Monty Python.
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009-05-10
30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of th
L.A. Story
1991-02-08
With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an Engl
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014-11-13
With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringin
King Guillaume
2009-01-28
Magali plays in a brass band. Guillaume drives a small tourist train. Both spin a perfect love, they
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003-09-02
The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
2002-10-05
One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join for
Monty Python in Aberystwyth
2009-05-12
In a strange turn of events, Sue Jones-Davies became the mayor of a Welsh town where Monty Python's
Chaucer & the Canterbury Tales
2009-03-31
Terry Jones (of Monty Python) gives a narrative of the life of and society around Geoffrey Chaucer.
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010-06-08
Half-hour behind the scenes of Eric Idle's Not The Messiah oratorio. Featuring Eric Idle, Terry Jone
The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything
2014-04-07
Terry Jones and Michael Palin revisit their "pre-Python" sketch show from 1969 which has sadly been
Tomkinson's Schooldays
1976-01-07
New boarder Tomkinson is thoroughly miserable at Graybridge public school where he has to fight the
Comic Roots: Michael Palin
1983-08-12
Short biographical documentary about comedian Michael Palin and his early interest in acting and com
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006-02-22
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth
1999-01-01
For 750 years, the local colosseum was the only place to go if you were looking for some action. Wha
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
2014-04-03
Alexander Armstrong explores the literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's classic TV
Locked Out
2006-04-05
Once upon a time, somewhere... a homeless guy finds a policeman's uniform...
The Broken Bottle
1977-03-31
Short sketch written by and starring Michael Palin and Terry Jones, of Monty Python.
Comedians Do It On Stage
1986-02-01
A Group of Britain's top comedy and music performers gather at a London Theater, to give their suppo
The Roots of Monty Python
2005-11-26
A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973-01-18
Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007-01-01
A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terr
Peter Cook & Co.
1980-11-14
Peter Cook & Co. is a one-off sketch show special starring Peter Cook, with guest appearances from f
Terry Jones' Barbarians
2006-05-26
Terry Jones' Barbarians is a 4-part TV documentary series first broadcast on BBC 2 in 2006. It was w
Henry Cleans Up
1974-01-02
An educational comedy film from Guinness instructing how to clean out your pipes in the pub.
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004-01-01
Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004-01-01
All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments includ
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004-01-01
All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable mome
The Meaning of Monty Python
2013-10-08
A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about thei
The Monty Python Story
1999-10-08
The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very seri
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
1999-10-08
Meatloaf introduces a look back at Python's use of music. Included interviews with the team, André J
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
1999-10-08
The Sketches produced by the surviving Pythons for the BBC's celebration of the 30th Anniversary of
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008-07-01
Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades
2000-07-13
Posing as a dancer for the Ballets Russes in Barcelona, Indy meets old friend Pablo Picasso, and nar
Monty Python Conquers America
2008-01-01
This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and
Boom Bust Boom
2015-09-12
Terry Jones presents Boom Bust Boom. The result of a meeting between writer, director, historian and
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
2014-06-29
Alan Yentob meets the five surviving members of Monty Python - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jon
The Life of Python
2000-10-31
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Monty Python presents exclusive new material and so-called class
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
2010-12-23
A documentary about comedian Spike Milligan.
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019-09-07
From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a collectio
The Land of Sometimes
2026-03-20
On Christmas Eve, twins Alfie and Elise struggle with the absence of their father. Elise dreams of e
In Charlie Chaplin's Footsteps
2015-05-10
Charlie Chaplin was at one time the most famous person in the world. His creation – the little tramp
Miracles of Evolution
2008-03-31
Miracles of Evolution is a fake BBC film trailer featuring flying penguins made in 2008 as an April
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971-12-31
One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short
The Mermaid Frolics
1977-09-10
In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998-03-21
In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terr
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021-06-05
Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal m
Concert for George
2003-10-03
As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was
Medieval Fightbook
2010-08-14
Follow the close analysis of an ancient fight master's manuscript depicting combat techniques and de
Scarfe's Follies
1988-01-28
Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe looks at that most English of things - the folly.
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010-01-01
This is a theatrical / movie adaptation of the TV Miniseries. Its chapters do not align with the epi
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006-03-01
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006-02-22
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006-02-27
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006-02-27
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
2006-02-27
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006-02-22
Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contribut
Bottom Mindless Violence
2004-11-22
The only word to describe the amazing duo of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edminson is genius. For the past