Terry Jones
Director · Writer
Known for
A Welsh comedian, director, writer and historian, and a founding member of Monty Python. He co-directed and performed across the troupe's landmark films, notably 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975) and 'Life of Brian' (1979), often playing shrill women and pompous authority figures. Beyond comedy he became a respected medieval historian and children's author. A genial polymath whose surreal invention shaped British comedy, he remained beloved until his death in 2020.
Terry Jones
Director · Writer
Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
Feb 1, 1942 – Jan 21, 2020
Age77years
Movies26
Series9
A Welsh comedian, director, writer and historian, and a founding member of Monty Python. He co-directed and performed across the troupe's landmark films, notably 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975) and 'Life of Brian' (1979), often playing shrill women and pompous authority figures. Beyond comedy he became a respected medieval historian and children's author. A genial polymath whose surreal invention shaped British comedy, he remained beloved until his death in 2020.
Movies
Director
Plays Dennis's Mother / Sir Bedevere / Left Head / Prince Herbert / Voice of Cartoon Scribe
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
Director
Plays Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Life of Brian
1979
Director
Plays Various Roles
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
Director
Plays Scientist Alien (voice) / Van Driver
Absolutely Anything
2015
Director
Plays King Arnulf
Erik the Viking
1989
Plays Poacher
Jabberwocky
1977
Plays Dieu
Le Créateur
1999
Writer
Plays Various Roles
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
Plays Workingman / Mexican / Mountie
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010
Plays Un SDF
Locked Out
2006
Director
Plays Toad
The Wind in the Willows
1996
Director
Personal Services
1987
Plays Le professeur d'Oxford
King Guillaume
2009
Plays Various Characters
Peter Cook & Co.
1980
Director
Plays Various
The Mermaid Frolics
1977
TV Shows
Writer
Plays Various
Monty Python's Flying Circus
1969
Writer
Plays Various Characters
Do Not Adjust Your Set
1967
Plays Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
Creator
Plays Self / Various Characters
Monty Python's Personal Best
2006
Plays Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
2009
Plays Messenger Bird (voice)
Dinotopia
2002
Plays Various Characters
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
1972
Plays Vicar
The Young Ones
1982
Director
Plays Marcello
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992
Creator
Blazing Dragons
1996
Creator
The Complete and Utter History of Britain
1969
Creator
Ripping Yarns
1976
Creator
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
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Absolutely Anything
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Absolutely Anything
Scientist Alien (voice) / Van Driver · Director
2015
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Workingman / Mexican / Mountie
2010
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Self · 6 episodes
2009–
Monty Python in Aberystwyth
Self
2009
King Guillaume
Le professeur d'Oxford
2009
Anna and the Moods
Narrator (voice)
2007
Locked Out
Un SDF
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Various Characters
2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Various Characters
2006
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terry Jones still alive?
Terry Jones passed away on January 21, 2020 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Terry Jones?
Terry Jones is best known for roles in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.
How many movies has Terry Jones been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1971), Terry Jones has appeared in 24 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Terry Jones's first movie?
The career of Terry Jones began with Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971).
What is Terry Jones's most recent movie or series?
Terry Jones's most recent release is Boom Bust Boom, which premiered on September 12, 2015.
What TV shows has Terry Jones appeared in?
On television, Terry Jones has appeared in Monty Python's Flying Circus, Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Dinotopia.
Terry Jones
1942-02-01 · Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
Terence Graham Parry Jones (February 1, 1942 – January 21, 2020) 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.