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Terry Gilliam is an American-born British film director, screenwriter, animator, and actor, recognized for his membership in the Monty Python comedy troupe and his distinctive directorial work in films such as “Brazil” (1985), “The Fisher King” (1991), and “12 Monkeys” (1995). His career is marked by a unique visual style and storytelling that often explores themes of imagination vs. reality, technology’s impact on society, and the individual’s fight against oppressive systems. Gilliam has received several accolades throughout his career, including a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay for “Brazil” and the Palme d’Or nomination for “The Fisher King.”

Gilliam began his career as an animator and strip cartoonist, contributing his distinctive animation style to the Monty Python’s Flying Circus TV series in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He made his transition into film directing with “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (1975), co-directed with Terry Jones, which has since become a cult classic. Beyond his work with Monty Python, Gilliam directed films such as “Time Bandits” (1981), “Brazil” (1985), “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” (1988), “12 Monkeys” (1995), and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” (1998).

Gilliam’s career is notable for his collaborations with a range of prominent actors and filmmakers. He has worked with actors such as Johnny Depp in “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” (1998) and “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” (2009), Robert De Niro in “Brazil” (1985), and Robin Williams in “The Fisher King” (1991). Additionally, his films have featured collaborations with renowned screenwriters like Tom Stoppard on “Brazil” and Charles McKeown on “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” and “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.”