Cleese, John
Overview
| Works: | 1,538 works in 5,334 publications in 19 languages and 105,884 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Children's films Animated films Film adaptations Fantasy films Juvenile works Action and adventure films Comedy films Television comedies Fiction |
| Roles: | Actor, Author of screenplay, Author, Performer, Narrator, Host, Scenarist, Speaker, Costume designer, Conceptor, Commentator, Writer of accompanying material, Other, Musician, Interviewee, osp, Singer, Composer, Bibliographic antecedent, Director, Producer, Editor, Creator |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John Cleese
- So, anyway ... by John Cleese( Book )
- Cleese encounters by Jonathan Margolis( Book )
- John Cleese : and now for something completely different by Robert Gore Langton( Book )
- So, anyway by John Cleese( Recording )
- "Foreign Affairs - well - why didn't you say so?"[John Cleese] by Geoff Pryor( Visual )
- Harry Potter and the goblet of fire by J. K Rowling( Visual )
- Monty Python's Spamalot : the musical lovingly ripped off from the movie Monty Python and the holy Grail by John Du Prez( )
- Program : Tuesday, January 11, 1994 ... : the Screen Actors Guild Foundation proudly presents the 1993 annual Jack Oakie Award for Comedy in Motion Pictures, honoring John Cleese by Jack Oakie Award for Comedy in Motion Pictures Dinner and Award Ceremony( Book )
- The complete Fawlty Towers by John Cleese( Book )
- Fierce creatures : a novel by Iain Johnstone( Book )
- John Cleese on "how to irritate people" by John Cleese( Visual )
- Cleese, John( )
- John Cleese collection( )
- "Open up! - I know you're in there!" [John Cleese knocking on the door of the Bundesbank] by Geoff Pryor( Visual )
- The John Cleese collection( Book )
- Charlie Rose( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
John Cleese
Harry Potter and the goblet of fire by
J. K Rowling(
Visual
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128 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 6,963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harry Potter, an orphaned child that has spent the first ten years of his life living under the stairs of his aunt and uncle's house, is invited to join the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He learns his destiny lies in the realm of magic and fantasy
128 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 6,963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harry Potter, an orphaned child that has spent the first ten years of his life living under the stairs of his aunt and uncle's house, is invited to join the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He learns his destiny lies in the realm of magic and fantasy
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets by
Chris Columbus(
Visual
)
96 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 6,439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Finds young wizard Harry and his friends Ron and Hermoine facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school
96 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 6,439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Finds young wizard Harry and his friends Ron and Hermoine facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school
The complete Monty Python's flying circus by
Monty Python (Comedy troupe)(
Visual
)
257 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,946 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
These three episodes from the first season feature the hallmarks of Monty Python, surprise, silliness, men in drag and bizarre animation
257 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,946 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
These three episodes from the first season feature the hallmarks of Monty Python, surprise, silliness, men in drag and bizarre animation
Monty Python and the Holy Grail by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
141 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in inimitable Python fashion
141 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in inimitable Python fashion
Shrek 2 by
Andrew Adamson(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 3,269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shrek and Princess Fiona are going to meet her parents, who are in for a surprise when they see how much their daughter has changed and that she has married the ogre Shrek. Her father the King now must enlist help to make his dreams come true
24 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 3,269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shrek and Princess Fiona are going to meet her parents, who are in for a surprise when they see how much their daughter has changed and that she has married the ogre Shrek. Her father the King now must enlist help to make his dreams come true
Charlotte's web by
E. B White(
Visual
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21 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in English and held by 3,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In ordinary Somerset County, a young farm girl named Fern rescues the runt of a litter of pigs from her father's ax. Fern names the pig Wilbur, takes care of him, and continues to visit him every day after he is moved to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman's barn across the road. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house" when Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web, along with a little help from Templeton the rat and the other barn inhabitants, turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction
21 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in English and held by 3,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In ordinary Somerset County, a young farm girl named Fern rescues the runt of a litter of pigs from her father's ax. Fern names the pig Wilbur, takes care of him, and continues to visit him every day after he is moved to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman's barn across the road. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house" when Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web, along with a little help from Templeton the rat and the other barn inhabitants, turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction
Shrek the third by
Chris Miller(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 2007 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 3,024 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Recruiting Donkey and Puss in Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Meanwhile back in the kingdom, Fiona's jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. Fiona and a band of princesses must stop him to ensure there will be a kingdom left to rule
30 editions published between 2007 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 3,024 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Recruiting Donkey and Puss in Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Meanwhile back in the kingdom, Fiona's jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. Fiona and a band of princesses must stop him to ensure there will be a kingdom left to rule
Die another day by
Neal Purvis(
Visual
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45 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on assignment in North Korea, Bond is captured by government agents, where he's imprisoned and tortured for over a year. When Bond is exchanged for another prisoner, not everyone is certain 007 is still capable of doing the job. After an unscrupulous entrepreneur is discovered to be in cohoots with the other prisoner, Bond is back on the case, and he finds the two men have sinister plans which could decide the fate of the world
45 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While on assignment in North Korea, Bond is captured by government agents, where he's imprisoned and tortured for over a year. When Bond is exchanged for another prisoner, not everyone is certain 007 is still capable of doing the job. After an unscrupulous entrepreneur is discovered to be in cohoots with the other prisoner, Bond is back on the case, and he finds the two men have sinister plans which could decide the fate of the world
A fish called Wanda by
Charles Crichton(
Visual
)
88 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 2,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Sexy American diamonds lover Wanda and her boyfriend Otto are in England to plot alongside George and Ken the robbery of a diamond collection. Wanda and Otto want the stolen diamonds for themselves, and inform the police about George, not knowing that he has already moved the diamonds to another secret place. Wanda thinks the best way to find out is by getting close to George's lawyer, Archie Leach."
88 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 2,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Sexy American diamonds lover Wanda and her boyfriend Otto are in England to plot alongside George and Ken the robbery of a diamond collection. Wanda and Otto want the stolen diamonds for themselves, and inform the police about George, not knowing that he has already moved the diamonds to another secret place. Wanda thinks the best way to find out is by getting close to George's lawyer, Archie Leach."
Time bandits by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
98 editions published between 1980 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A troupe of tiny bandits, challenged with the task of patching up the handiwork of a Supreme Being who was forced into creating the world in only 6 days, instead steal the priceless map of the universe. Accompanied by an English school boy (Warnock), they are swept away on a whirlwind adventure through time and space, encountering bizarre incarnations of Napoelon (Holm), Robinhood (Cleese), Agamemnon (Connery), and others
98 editions published between 1980 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A troupe of tiny bandits, challenged with the task of patching up the handiwork of a Supreme Being who was forced into creating the world in only 6 days, instead steal the priceless map of the universe. Accompanied by an English school boy (Warnock), they are swept away on a whirlwind adventure through time and space, encountering bizarre incarnations of Napoelon (Holm), Robinhood (Cleese), Agamemnon (Connery), and others
The taming of the shrew by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
70 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katherine, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherine is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katherine, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience
70 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katherine, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherine is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katherine, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience
Monty Python's Life of Brian by
Terry Jones(
Visual
)
94 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python delivers the group's sharpest and smartest satire of both religion and Hollywood's epic films. Set in 33 A.D. Judea where the exasperated Romans try to impose order, it is a time of chaos and change with no shortage of messiahs and followers willing to believe in them. At its center is Brian Cohen, born in Bethlehem in a stable next door, who, by a series of absurd circumstances is caught up in the new religion and reluctantly mistaken for the promised messiah, providing ample opportunity for the entire ensemble to shine in multiple roles as they question everyone and everything from ex-lepers, Pontius Pilate and haggling to revolutionaries, crazy prophets, religious fanaticism, Roman centurions and crucifixion, forever changing our biblical view
94 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python delivers the group's sharpest and smartest satire of both religion and Hollywood's epic films. Set in 33 A.D. Judea where the exasperated Romans try to impose order, it is a time of chaos and change with no shortage of messiahs and followers willing to believe in them. At its center is Brian Cohen, born in Bethlehem in a stable next door, who, by a series of absurd circumstances is caught up in the new religion and reluctantly mistaken for the promised messiah, providing ample opportunity for the entire ensemble to shine in multiple roles as they question everyone and everything from ex-lepers, Pontius Pilate and haggling to revolutionaries, crazy prophets, religious fanaticism, Roman centurions and crucifixion, forever changing our biblical view
The Croods by
Emma Stone(
Visual
)
28 editions published in 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures, and their outlook is changed forever
28 editions published in 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures, and their outlook is changed forever
Monty Python's The meaning of life by
Monty Python (Comedy troupe)(
Visual
)
116 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python presents a glimpse into the true meaning of life (and fish)
116 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python presents a glimpse into the true meaning of life (and fish)
Fawlty Towers : the complete collection by
John Howard Davies(
Visual
)
137 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Basil Fawlty is the sharp-tongued, short-fused owner of Fawlty Towers, a hotel plagued by crisis, chaos and bizarre characters. This set collects all 12 episodes of the British comedy, and also includes interviews with the writer and star, John Cleese
137 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Basil Fawlty is the sharp-tongued, short-fused owner of Fawlty Towers, a hotel plagued by crisis, chaos and bizarre characters. This set collects all 12 episodes of the British comedy, and also includes interviews with the writer and star, John Cleese
Trolls(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day. Featuring hit songs performed by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, and more
10 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day. Featuring hit songs performed by Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, and more
Winnie the Pooh by
Jim Cummings(
Visual
)
16 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When sad old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang--Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo--on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Backson"--Container. In the end, it turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some 'hunny
16 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,778 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When sad old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang--Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo--on a wild journey to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Backson"--Container. In the end, it turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some 'hunny
The day the earth stood still by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson finds herself face-to-face with an alien who has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late
36 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson finds herself face-to-face with an alien who has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late
Planet 51 by
Jorge Blanco(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American astronaut Captain Charles T. Baker thinks he is the first person to set foot on Planet 51. Little does he know the planet is inhabited by little green people who live in a cheerful innocent world. The only fear they have is that their planet will be overtaken by alien invaders from planet Earth. Now, before he becomes part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum, Captain Baker, with the help of his new friend, Lem, must figure out a way to escape and return back to Earth
21 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,694 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American astronaut Captain Charles T. Baker thinks he is the first person to set foot on Planet 51. Little does he know the planet is inhabited by little green people who live in a cheerful innocent world. The only fear they have is that their planet will be overtaken by alien invaders from planet Earth. Now, before he becomes part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum, Captain Baker, with the help of his new friend, Lem, must figure out a way to escape and return back to Earth
Planes by
Dane Cook(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dusty is a cropdusting plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing, and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator, who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test
3 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dusty is a cropdusting plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing, and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator, who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test
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Related Identities
- Palin, Michael Performer Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Actor Narrator
- Gilliam, Terry Performer Scenarist Animator Producer Restager Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor
- Idle, Eric Performer Scenarist Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Composer Narrator
- Monty Python (Comedy troupe) Scenarist Other Performer Actor
- Chapman, Graham 1941-1989 Other Performer Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Narrator
- Jones, Terry 1942- Other Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Actor Narrator
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Rickman, Alan Performer Actor
- Kloves, Steven Scenarist Author of screenplay
- Harris, Richard 1930-2002 Performer Actor
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Airplanes Airplanes, Racing Arthur,--King Bond, James--(Fictitious character) Cleese, John Comedians Contests Domestic animals England English wit and humor Fairy godmothers Farm life Friendship Ghouls and ogres Grail Granger, Hermione (Fictitious character) Great Britain Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) Human-alien encounters Human-animal relationships Intelligence officers Italy--Padua Kings and rulers--Succession Magic Man-woman relationships Married people Motion picture actors and actresses Parents--Death Piglets Potter, Harry--(Fictitious character) Prehistoric peoples Princesses Quests (Expeditions) Racing Rowling, J. K Schools Shakespeare, William, Spiders Spider webs Stone age Swine Television comedies Tigger (Fictitious character) Triplets Trolls United States Weasley, Ron (Fictitious character) White, E. B.--(Elwyn Brooks), Winnie-the-Pooh--(Fictitious character) Wizards
Alternative Names
Bread, Kim 1939-
Break, Kim 1939-
Cleese, J.
Cleese, John
Cleese, John 1939-
Cleese, John Marwood
Cleese, John Marwood 1939-
Cleese, John Otto 1939-
Džons Klīzs
Farquhar-Bennett, Nigel 1939-
Ioannes Cleese
John Cleese acteur britannique
John Cleese actor británico
John Cleese angielski aktor komediowy, członek grupy Monty Python
John Cleese attore, comico, sceneggiatore, scrittore e produttore cinematografico britannico
John Cleese britischer Komiker, Schauspieler, Drehbuchautor und Synchronsprecher
John Cleese Brits acteur
John Cleese britský herec, komik, spisovatel a filmový producent
Spitting Image 1939-
Τζον Κλιζ
Джон Клиз британский актёр, сценарист и комик
Джон Клийз
Джон Кліз
Клииз, Джон
Џон Клиз
Ջոն Քլիզ
ג'ון קליז סופר בריטי
جان کلیز
جون كليز
چون كليس
존 클리즈
クリーズ, ジョン
ジョン・クリーズ
约翰·克里斯 英格兰男演员
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