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Overview
Trivia:
Studied English at Cambridge University. While at university, he was a... more
Awards:
3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(89 articles)
This Week In DVD: October 27th (From FilmSchoolRejects. 27 October 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)
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Alternate Names:
Montypython Flyingcircus | Eric Spam Eggs and Chips Idle | Eric Whicker Whicker Idle | Eric C. Idleberg | Rice Lied | Monty Python | The Usual LotUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 4:00 PM | ABCF | Ella Enchanted |
Filmography
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Actor, Writer, Music Department, Soundtrack, Director, Composer, Miscellaneous Crew, Producer, Production Designer, Self, Archive Footage
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1. | Shrek Forever After (post-production) (2010) | (voice) Merlin | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Wolf Sheep (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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3. | Delgo (2008) | (voice) Spig | 2008 | - | 4.2 (887) |
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4. | Shrek the Third (2007) | (voice) Merlin | 2007 | $791M | 6.1 (52,379) |
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5. | "The Simpsons" (1989) | Declan Desmond (3 episodes, 2003-2007) | 2007 | - | 9.2 (392) |
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6. | "Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!" (2004) | Scrapperton (3 episodes, 2004-2005) | 2005 | - | 5.8 (158) |
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7. | The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004) (V) | (voice: English version) Drosselmeier | 2004 | - | 4.0 (59) |
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8. | Ella Enchanted (2004) | Narrator | 2004 | - | 6.3 (10,687) |
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9. | Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003) (TV) | British Man on Plane | 2003 | - | 2.7 (1,182) |
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10. | Hollywood Homicide (2003) | Celebrity | 2003 | - | 5.2 (15,174) |
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11. | "MADtv" (1995) | Zookeeper (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 6.9 (874) |
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12. | The Scream Team (2002) (TV) | Coffin Ed | 2002 | - | 6.4 (264) |
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13. | Pinocchio (2002) | (voice: English version) Medoro | 2002 | - | 3.6 (2,904) |
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14. | "House of Mouse" (2001) | Pluto Angel (2 episodes, 2001-2002) | 2002 | - | 7.5 (255) |
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15. | "Suddenly Susan" (1996) | Ian Maxtone-Graham (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 5.5 (664) |
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16. | "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" (2000) | Guzelian (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 6.2 (360) |
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17. | 102 Dalmatians (2000) | (voice) Waddlesworth | 2000 | $182M | 4.4 (6,380) |
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18. | "Mickey Mouse Works" (1999) | Pluto Angel / Pluto's Angel (2 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 7.4 (24) |
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19. | Brightness (2000) | Mr. Bix | 2000 | - | 6.5 (48) |
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20. | "Recess" (1997) | Galileo (2 episodes, 1998-1999) | 1999 | - | 8.5 (1,879) |
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21. | Dudley Do-Right (1999) | Prospector | 1999 | - | 3.6 (4,266) |
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22. | South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999) | (voice) Dr. Vosknocker | 1999 | $78.6M | 7.8 (74,375) |
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23. | "Hercules" (1998) | Parenthesis / School Master (2 episodes, 1998-1999) | 1999 | - | 6.2 (679) |
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24. | Pirates: 3D Show (1999) | Pierre | 1999 | - | 6.0 (234) |
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25. | Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) (V) | (voice) Parenthesis | 1999 | - | 5.7 (159) |
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26. | Journey Into Your Imagination (1999) | Dr. Nigel Channing | 1999 | - | 5.5 (84) |
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27. | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998) (V) | (voice) Evil Martin | 1998 | - | 3.6 (417) |
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28. | "The Angry Beavers" (1997) | Spanque (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 8.4 (1,135) |
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29. | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998) | (voice) Slyly the Fox | 1998 | - | 4.8 (359) |
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30. | Quest for Camelot (1998) | (voice) Devon | 1998 | $38.1M | 5.0 (2,609) |
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31. | "Pinky and the Brain" (1995) | Pinky's Dad / Pinky's Mom (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 8.5 (2,300) |
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32. | An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997) | Alan Smithee | 1997 | - | 3.4 (2,054) |
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33. | The Wind in the Willows (1996) | Rat | 1996 | - | 6.2 (1,251) |
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34. | "Frasier" (1993) | Chuck (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 8.5 (11,675) |
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35. | Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) | (also archive footage) Historyteller / 8 characters not shown | 1996 | - | 8.8 (829) |
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36. | Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!? (1996) (VG) | (voice) Rincewind | 1996 | - | 8.4 (74) |
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37. | Casper (1995) | Paul 'Dibbs' Plutzker | 1995 | $282M | 5.7 (23,646) |
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38. | Discworld (1995) (VG) | (voice) Rincewind | 1995 | - | 8.5 (107) |
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39. | Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (1994) | (uncredited) Dr. Nigel Channing | 1994 | - | 7.2 (923) |
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40. | Splitting Heirs (1993) | Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel | 1993 | - | 5.3 (1,848) |
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41. | Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) | King Raff | 1992 | - | 4.7 (1,854) |
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42. | "One Foot in the Grave" (1990) | Mervyn Whale / The voice of (2 episodes, 1991-1992) | 1992 | - | 8.7 (654) |
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43. | Missing Pieces (1991) | Wendel | 1991 | - | 5.0 (125) |
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44. | Too Much Sun (1990) | Sonny | 1990 | - | 3.9 (154) |
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45. | Nuns on the Run (1990) | Brian Hope | 1990 | - | 5.7 (3,257) |
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46. | Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling a Used Car, But Were Afraid to Ask (1990) (V) | Car Salesman | 1990 | - | - |
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47. | "Nearly Departed" (1989) | Grant Pritchard (6 episodes, 1989) | 1989 | - | 6.1 (10) |
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48. | "Around the World in 80 Days" (1989/I) | Jean Passepartout | 1989 | - | 6.9 (1,229) |
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49. | Um Passo, Outro Passo e Depois... (1989) | (uncredited) Actor on TV | 1989 | - | - |
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50. | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) | Desmond/Berthold | 1988 | - | 7.0 (17,678) |
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51. | The Mikado (1987/I) (TV) | Ko-Ko | 1987 | - | 7.8 (54) |
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52. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Terry Halsey (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 8.2 (6,592) |
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53. | The Transformers: The Movie (1986) | (voice) Wreck-Gar | 1986 | - | 7.2 (17,972) |
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54. | European Vacation (1985) | The Bike Rider | 1985 | - | 5.7 (14,992) |
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55. | "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982) | Narrator / 3 characters not shown (2 episodes, 1982-1985) | 1985 | - | 8.6 (420) |
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56. | Yellowbeard (1983) | Commander Clement | 1983 | - | 5.7 (3,251) |
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57. | The Meaning of Life (1983) | Fish #3 / 15 characters not shown | 1983 | - | 7.4 (30,682) |
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58. | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) | Michelangelo / 8 characters not shown | 1982 | - | 7.7 (4,535) |
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59. | Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) (TV) | Reporter | 1981 | - | 8.0 (55) |
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60. | "Laverne & Shirley" (1976) | Derek DeWoods (1 episode, 1981) | 1981 | - | 6.8 (646) |
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61. | Life of Brian (1979) | Mr. Cheeky/Stan (Loretta)/Harry the Haggler/Culprit Woman/Warris/Intensely Dull Youth/Jailer's Assistant/Otto/Lead Singer Crucifee | 1979 | - | 8.2 (84,488) |
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62. | The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV) | Dirk McQuickly / 2 characters not shown | 1978 | - | 7.3 (2,840) |
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63. | "Rutland Weekend Television" (1975) | Various / 3 characters not shown (14 episodes, 1975-1976) | 1976 | - | 8.1 (34) |
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64. | Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) | Dead Collector / 6 characters not shown | 1975 | - | 8.5 (142,505) |
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65. | "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969) | Various / 265 characters not shown (46 episodes, 1969-1974) | 1974 | - | 9.4 (6,230) |
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66. | And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) | Prosecutor / 15 characters not shown | 1971 | - | 7.5 (8,700) |
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67. | Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) | Various Roles | 1971 | - | 8.2 (518) |
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68. | Euroshow 71 (1971) (TV) | (as Montypython Flyingcircus) Various | 1971 | - | - |
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69. | "Do Not Adjust Your Set" (1967) | Various (21 episodes, 1967-1969) | 1969 | - | 7.4 (141) |
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70. | "We Have Ways of Making You Laugh" (1968) | Various | 1968 | - | - |
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71. | "The Wednesday Play" (1964) | (1 episode, 1966) | 1966 | - | 7.2 (19) |
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1. | Education Tips No. 41: Choosing a Really Expensive School (2003) (V) | (writer) | 2003 | - | 7.7 (77) |
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2. | The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (2002) (TV) | (writer) | 2002 | - | 5.9 (178) |
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3. | Monty Python Live (2001) (V) | (writer) | 2001 | - | - |
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4. | Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999) (TV) | (writer) | 1999 | - | 7.7 (289) |
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5. | Pirates: 3D Show (1999) | (writer) | 1999 | - | 6.0 (234) |
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6. | Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) | (screenplay "Monty Python and the Holy Grail") | 1996 | - | 8.8 (829) |
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7. | Splitting Heirs (1993) | (written by) | 1993 | - | 5.3 (1,848) |
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8. | Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) (TV) | (sketches) | 1989 | - | 8.2 (434) |
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9. | The Meaning of Life (1983) | (written by) | 1983 | - | 7.4 (30,682) |
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10. | "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982) | (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 8.6 (420) |
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11. | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) | (written by) | 1982 | - | 7.7 (4,535) |
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12. | Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) (TV) | (segment "Rutland Weekend Television") | 1981 | - | 8.0 (55) |
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13. | Life of Brian (1979) | (written by) | 1979 | - | 8.2 (84,488) |
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14. | The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV) | (conceived and written by) | 1978 | - | 7.3 (2,840) |
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15. | Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) (TV) | (writer) | 1976 | - | 7.2 (139) |
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16. | "Rutland Weekend Television" (1975) | (14 episodes, 1975-1976) | 1976 | - | 8.1 (34) |
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17. | Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) | (written by) | 1975 | - | 8.5 (142,505) |
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18. | Christmas Box (1974) (TV) | (writer) | 1974 | - | - |
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19. | "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969) | (46 episodes, 1969-1974) | 1974 | - | 9.4 (6,230) |
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20. | "Funny Ha-Ha" (1974) | (1 episode, 1974) | 1974 | - | - |
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21. | Commander Badman (1974) (TV) | (writer) | 1974 | - | - |
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22. | And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) | (screen foreplay & conception) | 1971 | - | 7.5 (8,700) |
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23. | Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1971) (TV) | (written by) | 1971 | - | 8.2 (518) |
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24. | "The Two Ronnies" (1971) | (7 episodes, 1971) | 1971 | - | 7.8 (177) |
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25. | Ronnie Corbett in Bed (1971) (TV) | (writer) | 1971 | - | - |
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26. | The Ronnie Barker Yearbook (1971) (TV) | (writer) | 1971 | - | - |
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27. | "Hark at Barker" (1969) | (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 6.4 (7) |
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28. | "Do Not Adjust Your Set" (1967) | (5 episodes, 1967-1969) | 1969 | - | 7.4 (141) |
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29. | "Broaden Your Mind" (1968) | (unknown episodes) | 1968 | - | - |
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30. | "We Have Ways of Making You Laugh" (1968) | (writer) | 1968 | - | - |
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31. | "According to Dora" (1968) | (unknown episodes) | 1968 | - | - |
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32. | "BBC Show of the Week" (1965) | (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | - |
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33. | Albert Carter, Q.O.S.O. (1968) | (writer) | 1968 | - | 6.4 (5) |
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34. | "No, That's Me Over Here!" (1967) | (unknown episodes) | 1967 | - | - |
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35. | "The Frost Report" (1966) | (unknown episodes) | 1966 | - | 7.4 (22) |
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1. | "One Foot in the Grave" (1990) | composer: signature tune (39 episodes, 1990-2000) music performer: signature tune (33 episodes, 1990-2000) music performer (6 episodes, 1990) composer: closing title music (2 episodes, 1993-1995) music performer: closing title music (1 episode, 1995) | 2000 | - | 8.7 (654) |
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1. | "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009) | (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009) | (music: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life") (lyrics: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life") | 2009 | - | 8.6 (955) |
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3. | BCN aixeca el teló (2008) (TV) | (writer: "The Song That Goes Like This") | 2008 | - | - |
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4. | The Wild (2006) | (writer: "Really Nice Day", "Really Nice Day (Finale)") (performer: "Really Nice Day", "Really Nice Day (Finale)") (producer: "Really Nice Day", "Really Nice Day (Finale)") | 2006 | $80.6M | 5.4 (7,799) |
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5. | Green Day: Bullet in a Bible (2005) (V) | (music: "Bright Side Of Life") | 2005 | - | 8.8 (753) |
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6. | "Walking with Beasts" (2001) | (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 8.6 (416) |
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7. | The Beasts Within (2001) (TV) | (music: "Bright Side Of Life") (performer: "Bright Side Of Life") | 2001 | - | 7.5 (27) |
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8. | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998) (V) | (performer: "Just Say Yes!") | 1998 | - | 3.6 (417) |
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9. | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998) | (performer: "It Could be Worse") | 1998 | - | 4.8 (359) |
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10. | Quest for Camelot (1998) | (performer: "If I Didn't Have You") | 1998 | $38.1M | 5.0 (2,609) |
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11. | Quest for Camelot Sing-Alongs (1998) (V) | (performer: "If I Didn't Have You") | 1998 | - | - |
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12. | As Good as It Gets (1997) | (writer: "ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE") | 1997 | $313M | 7.8 (86,098) |
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13. | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1997) (VG) | (writer: "Dental Ditty") (performer: "Dental Ditty") | 1997 | - | 6.2 (54) |
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14. | Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!? (1996) (VG) | (writer: "That's Death") (performer: "That's Death") | 1996 | - | 8.4 (74) |
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15. | Splitting Heirs (1993) | (music: "SOMEONE STOLE MY BABY") (lyrics: "LA MRE") (performer: "SOMEONE STOLE MY BABY", "LA MRE") | 1993 | - | 5.3 (1,848) |
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16. | Missing Pieces (1991) | (performer: "HIGH ENERGY") | 1991 | - | 5.0 (125) |
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17. | "Nearly Departed" (1989) | (unknown episodes) | 1989 | - | 6.1 (10) |
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18. | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) | (music: "The Torturer's Apprentice") (lyrics: "The Torturer's Apprentice") | 1988 | - | 7.0 (17,678) |
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19. | The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983) | (music: "Accountancy Shanty") (lyrics: "Accountancy Shanty") | 1983 | - | 8.1 (2,108) |
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20. | The Meaning of Life (1983) | (music: "The Meaning of Life", "Oh Lord Please Don't Burn Us", "Galaxy Song", "Accountancy Shanty", "Penis Song", "Christmas in Heaven") (lyrics: "The Meaning of Life", "Galaxy Song", "Accountancy Shanty", "Penis Song") | 1983 | - | 7.4 (30,682) |
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21. | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) | (writer: "Sit On My Face", "Bruces' Philosophers Song") | 1982 | - | 7.7 (4,535) |
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22. | Life of Brian (1979) | (writer: "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life") (performer: "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life") | 1979 | - | 8.2 (84,488) |
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23. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | (2 episodes, 1976-1978) | 1978 | - | 8.2 (6,592) |
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1. | George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 (2004) (V) | (segment "Crackerbox Palace") | 2004 | - | 8.4 (19) |
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2. | The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (2002) (TV) | 2002 | - | 5.9 (178) | |
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3. | "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982) | (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 8.6 (420) |
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4. | Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) (TV) | (segment "Rutland Weekend Television") | 1981 | - | 8.0 (55) |
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5. | The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV) | 1978 | - | 7.3 (2,840) | |
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6. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | (2 episodes, 1976) | 1976 | - | 8.2 (6,592) |
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1. | "One Foot in the Grave" (1990) | (6 episodes, 1990) | 1990 | - | 8.7 (654) |
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2. | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) | 1988 | - | 7.0 (17,678) | |
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1. | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) | (stage director) (as Monty Python) | 1982 | - | 7.7 (4,535) |
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2. | "The Liver Birds" (1969) | script editor (5 episodes, 1971) | 1971 | - | 6.5 (33) |
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2. | Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) | (executive producer) | 1996 | - | 8.8 (829) |
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3. | Splitting Heirs (1993) | (executive producer) | 1993 | - | 5.3 (1,848) |
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4. | Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) (TV) | (producer) (segment "Rutland Weekend Television") | 1981 | - | 8.0 (55) |
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1. | Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG) | 1996 | - | 8.8 (829) | |
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1. | "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | "Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyers Cut" (post-production) (2009) | Himself (unknown episodes) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Monty Python Almost the Truth Obligatory Making of Special (2009) (TV) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | Himself (5 episodes, 2005-2009) | 2009 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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5. | "Cinema tres" (1984) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 6.0 (27) |
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6. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 3.7 (658) |
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7. | The Seventh Python (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | 9.4 (7) |
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8. | The Madness and Misadventures of Munchhausen (2008) (V) | Himself | 2008 | - | 7.1 (8) |
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9. | "Canada A.M." (1972) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.7 (26) |
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10. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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11. | "The Comedy Map of Britain" (2007) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.4 (5) |
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12. | "Parkinson" (1971) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.1 (166) |
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13. | "The South Bank Show" (1978) | Himself / Rutles Narrator (2 episodes, 1999-2006) | 2006 | - | 6.7 (32) |
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14. | Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 3.6 (46) |
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15. | "Monty Python's Personal Best" (2006) | Himself / Various Characters (2 episodes, 2006) | 2006 | - | 7.9 (83) |
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16. | Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2006) | Himself | 2006 | - | 6.9 (115) |
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17. | The Mark Twain Prize: Steve Martin (2005) (TV) | 2005 | - | 6.7 (6) | |
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18. | The 59th Annual Tony Awards (2005) (TV) | Himself - Nominee: Best Book of a Musical & Best Original Score | 2005 | - | 5.7 (80) |
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19. | "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 6.3 (1,033) |
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20. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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21. | "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.9 (14) |
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22. | "The Tony Danza Show" (2004) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 3.9 (136) |
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23. | "NewsNight with Aaron Brown" (2001) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 6.2 (7) |
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24. | "Comedy Connections" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.2 (23) |
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25. | Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.2 (95) |
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26. | "The Daily Show" (1996) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2005) | 2005 | - | 9.0 (24) |
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27. | The Aristocrats (2005) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.4 (9,731) |
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28. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2004) | 2004 | - | 5.0 (244) |
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29. | "Great Performances" (1972) | (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 8.4 (105) |
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30. | George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992 (2004) (V) | Himself (segment "Crackerbox Palace") | 2004 | - | 8.4 (19) |
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31. | Concert for George (2003) | Himself / 2 characters not shown | 2003 | - | 8.6 (686) |
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32. | The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003) (V) | Himself | 2003 | - | 7.6 (78) |
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33. | "The Caroline Rhea Show" (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 3.5 (36) |
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34. | "Real Time with Bill Maher" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 8.2 (1,807) |
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35. | Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | 5.4 (23) |
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36. | "This Is Your Life" (1955) | Himself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.6 (29) |
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37. | The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (2002) (TV) | Narrator / 2 characters not shown | 2002 | - | 5.9 (178) |
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38. | Monty Python Live (2001) (V) | Himself | 2001 | - | - |
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39. | I Don't Believe It! The 'One Foot in the Grave' Story (2000) (TV) | Himself | 2000 | - | 6.1 (43) |
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40. | The Beatles Revolution (2000) (TV) | Himself | 2000 | - | 7.5 (115) |
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41. | "Top Ten" (2000) | Himself (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 4.3 (14) |
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42. | "Dennis Miller Live" (1994) | Himself (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 6.0 (118) |
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43. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 8.8 (760) |
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44. | It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (2000) (V) | Himself | 2000 | - | 5.0 (23) |
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45. | Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999) (TV) | Himself | 1999 | - | 7.7 (289) |
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46. | "The Martin Short Show" (1999) | Himself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 4.0 (26) |
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47. | "Clive Anderson All Talk" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | - |
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48. | "Sin City Spectacular" (1998) | Himself (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 4.4 (52) |
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49. | Pythonland (1999) (TV) | Himself | 1999 | - | 5.8 (62) |
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50. | From Spam to Sperm (1999) (TV) | Himself | 1999 | - | 5.2 (18) |
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51. | Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen (1998) (TV) | (also archive footage) Himself/Various Roles | 1998 | - | 7.7 (371) |
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52. | "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 6.8 (472) |
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53. | "Aspel & Company" (1984) | Himself (2 episodes, 1990-1993) | 1993 | - | 6.9 (24) |
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54. | "Showbiz Today" (1984) | Himself (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 1.7 (18) |
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55. | Life of Python (1990) (TV) | (also archive footage) Himself/Various Roles | 1990 | - | 7.6 (146) |
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56. | Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) (TV) | Himself (cameo)/Various Roles (achive footage) | 1989 | - | 8.2 (434) |
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57. | "Going Live!" (1987) | Himself (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 8.3 (17) |
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58. | A Source of Innocent Merriment (1987) (TV) | Himself | 1987 | - | - |
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59. | The Meaning of Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) (TV) | Himself | 1983 | - | 7.6 (13) |
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60. | Group Madness (1983) | Himself | 1983 | - | 4.4 (26) |
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61. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Himself - Host / 3 characters not shown (6 episodes, 1976-1979) | 1979 | - | 8.2 (6,592) |
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62. | The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979) (TV) | (also archive footage) Himself | 1979 | - | 7.6 (97) |
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63. | Side by Side (1975) | Himself | 1975 | - | 6.2 (16) |
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64. | Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974) (TV) | Himself | 1974 | - | 7.3 (94) |
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65. | "The Midnight Special" (1972) | Himself (2 episodes, 1973-1974) | 1974 | - | 7.5 (54) |
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2. | 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) Various |
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3. | Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) (TV) | (uncredited) Mr. Johnson |
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4. | "Comedy Connections" | |
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5. | The Secret Life of Brian (2007) (TV) | (uncredited) Various Characters |
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6. | What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) (TV) | (uncredited) Various Characters |
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7. | "The Best of the Royal Variety" | |
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8. | The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV) | (uncredited) Various |
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9. | The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV) | |
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10. | Gilda Radner's Greatest Moments (2002) (TV) | Himself |
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11. | George Harrison - Der sanfte Beatle (2001) (TV) | Himself |
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12. | "The Sketch Show Story" (2001) | Himself/Various Characters |
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13. | John Cleese & Anders Lund Madsen (1999) (TV) | Himself |
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14. | SNL: 25 Years of Music (1999) (TV) | Justin |
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15. | "The Directors" | |
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16. | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1997) (VG) | Various |
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17. | Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time (1994) (VG) | Various |
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18. | "Funny Business" (1992) | |
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19. | Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash (1992) (TV) | (uncredited) David Croft |
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20. | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV) | (uncredited) The Ruttles narrator |
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21. | To See Such Fun (1977) | Himself |
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22. | "Saturday Night Live" | |
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23. | "The Dean Martin Comedy World" | |
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