Cleese, John
Overview
| Works: | 2,129 works in 6,858 publications in 20 languages and 116,067 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Children's films Juvenile works Comedy films Fantasy films Action and adventure films Film adaptations Animated films Musical films Film sequels |
| Roles: | Actor, Author of screenplay, Author, Narrator, Performer, Speaker, Host, Scenarist, Other, Conceptor, Costume designer, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator, Commentator, Director, vac, Writer of accompanying material, Interviewee, Author of dialog, osp, Singer, Editor, Musician, Author of introduction, fmk, Composer, Producer |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John Cleese
- So, anyway ... by John Cleese( Book )
- Professor at large : the Cornell years by John Cleese( )
- Cleese encounters by Jonathan Margolis( Book )
- So, anyway by John Cleese( Recording )
- John Cleese : and now for something completely different by Robert Gore Langton( Book )
- Monty Python's Personal Bests Collection( Visual )
- John Cleese on "how to irritate people" by John Cleese( Visual )
- Monty Python's flying circus: Michael Palin's personal best( 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 )
- "Foreign Affairs - well - why didn't you say so?"[John Cleese] by Geoff Pryor( Visual )
- Fierce creatures : a novel by Iain Johnstone( Book )
- Monty Python's Spamalot : the musical lovingly ripped off from the movie Monty Python and the holy Grail by John Du Prez( )
- Monty Python's flying circus: Graham Chapman's personal best( Visual )
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by Chris Columbus( Visual )
- So, anyway by John Cleese( )
- Monty Python's flying circus: Eric Idle's personal best( Visual )
- Monty Python's flying circus: Terry Jones' personal best( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
John Cleese
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by
Chris Columbus(
Visual
)
154 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 7,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
154 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in 11 languages and held by 7,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets by
Chris Columbus(
Visual
)
134 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 6,625 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
134 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 6,625 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
Monty Python and the Holy Grail by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
158 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 4,010 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion
158 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 4,010 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in the inimitable Python fashion
Shrek 2 by
Andrew Adamson(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,371 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. Special features include commentary, and featurettes
47 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,371 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. Special features include commentary, and featurettes
Shrek the third by
Chris Miller(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,277 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
50 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,277 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
Charlotte's web by
Gary Winick(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fern is a young farm girl who rescues the runt, Wilbur. Wilbur the pig is saved from certain death and Fern visits him every day at her Uncle Homer's farm. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house." Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction
41 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fern is a young farm girl who rescues the runt, Wilbur. Wilbur the pig is saved from certain death and Fern visits him every day at her Uncle Homer's farm. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house." Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction
Trolls by
Mike Mitchell(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 2,465 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
29 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 2,465 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
A fish called Wanda by
Charles Crichton(
Visual
)
117 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,321 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."--Www. imdb. com
117 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,321 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."--Www. imdb. com
The Croods by
Emma Stone(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 2013 and 2020 in 6 languages and held by 2,155 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
54 editions published between 2013 and 2020 in 6 languages and held by 2,155 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
The Taming of the Shrew by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
89 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katharina, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherina is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katharina, and "tames" her so well that he wins a bet with two other men on a test of their wives' obedience
89 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The marriage of two strong-minded people provides the spark for a comic confrontation between the sexes: The "shrew," Katharina, is so ill-tempered she seems unlikely to find a husband. Her father refuses to let her younger sister marry until Katherina is off his hands. Petruchio appears, marries Katharina, 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
)
96 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean
96 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean
Winnie the Pooh by
A. A Milne(
Visual
)
30 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,827 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.'
30 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,827 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.'
Monty Python's The meaning of life by
Monty Python (Comedy troupe)(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 1983 British musical sketch comedy film written and performed by the Monty Python troupe, directed by Terry Jones. It was the last film to feature all six Python members before Graham Chapman's death in 1989. Unlike Holy Grail and Life of Brian, the film's two predecessors, which each told a single, more-or-less coherent story, The Meaning of Life returns to the sketch format of the troupe's original television series and their first film from twelve years earlier, And Now for Something Completely Different, loosely structured as a series of comic sketches about the various stages of life. It was accompanied by the short film The Crimson Permanent Assurance
83 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 1983 British musical sketch comedy film written and performed by the Monty Python troupe, directed by Terry Jones. It was the last film to feature all six Python members before Graham Chapman's death in 1989. Unlike Holy Grail and Life of Brian, the film's two predecessors, which each told a single, more-or-less coherent story, The Meaning of Life returns to the sketch format of the troupe's original television series and their first film from twelve years earlier, And Now for Something Completely Different, loosely structured as a series of comic sketches about the various stages of life. It was accompanied by the short film The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Planes by
Klay Hall(
Visual
)
12 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,740 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
12 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,740 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
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by
Kenneth Charles Branagh(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1994 and 2021 in English and French and held by 1,606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scientist strives to make the perfect man in a laboratory but instead creates a bitter monster who seeks revenge on his creator and his family
34 editions published between 1994 and 2021 in English and French and held by 1,606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scientist strives to make the perfect man in a laboratory but instead creates a bitter monster who seeks revenge on his creator and his family
Silverado by
Lawrence Kasdan(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1986 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 1,533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fast-riding adventure story of four strangers drawn together on the Western frontier
38 editions published between 1986 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 1,533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fast-riding adventure story of four strangers drawn together on the Western frontier
The day the Earth stood still by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 1,486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global 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
31 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 1,486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global 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
The swan princess(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1994 and 2019 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An animated, musical adventure where a princess flees her kingdom after her betrothed pays too much attention to her beauty. A wizard turns her into a swan by casting a spell on her, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. Based on the story of Swan Lake
30 editions published between 1994 and 2019 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An animated, musical adventure where a princess flees her kingdom after her betrothed pays too much attention to her beauty. A wizard turns her into a swan by casting a spell on her, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. Based on the story of Swan Lake
Igor by
Tony Leondis(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,476 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a world filled with mad scientists and evil inventions, one talented evil scientist's hunch-backed lab assistant has big dreams of becoming a mad scientist himself. He dreams of winning the annual evil science fair. Determined to prove he can create his own diabolical invention, Igor creates a female Franken-monster. But his creation, Eva, is sweet and sings. That is, until she falls into the clutches of Dr. Schadenfreude
47 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,476 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a world filled with mad scientists and evil inventions, one talented evil scientist's hunch-backed lab assistant has big dreams of becoming a mad scientist himself. He dreams of winning the annual evil science fair. Determined to prove he can create his own diabolical invention, Igor creates a female Franken-monster. But his creation, Eva, is sweet and sings. That is, until she falls into the clutches of Dr. Schadenfreude
Planet 51 by
Dwayne Johnson(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and held by 1,471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Home use only
8 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and held by 1,471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Home use only
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Related Identities
- Palin, Michael Other Performer Scenarist Actor Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Creator Narrator
- Gilliam, Terry Performer Scenarist Animator Producer Restager Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Actor
- Chapman, Graham 1941-1989 Other Performer Scenarist Creator Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Composer Narrator
- Jones, Terry 1942-2020 Performer Scenarist Restager Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Creator
- Idle, Eric Performer Scenarist Creator Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Contributor Actor Narrator
- Monty Python (Comedy troupe) Other Performer Scenarist Author of screenplay Actor Composer
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher
- Smith, Maggie 1934- Performer Actor
- Griffiths, Richard 1947-2013 Performer Actor
- Heyday Films
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Airplanes Airplanes, Racing Arthur,--King Cleese, John Comedians Domestic animals Eeyore--(Fictitious character) England Fairy godmothers Families Farm life Frankenstein, Victor--(Fictitious character) Friendship Ghouls and ogres Good and evil Grail Granger, Hermione--(Fictitious character) Great Britain Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) Human-alien encounters Human-animal relationships Kings and rulers--Succession Magic Maine--Somerset County Man-woman relationships Married people Monsters Motion picture actors and actresses Parents--Death Piglets Potter, Harry--(Fictitious character) Prehistoric peoples Princesses Quests (Expeditions) Racing Rowling, J. K Schools Scientists Spiders Spider webs Stone age Swine Tigger--(Fictitious character) Triplets Trolls United States Voyages and travels Weasley, Ron--(Fictitious character) Winnie-the-Pooh--(Fictitious character) Wizards
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Alternative Names
Bread, Kim
Bread, Kim 1939-
Break, Kim 1939-
Cleese, J.
Cleese, John
Cleese, John 1939-
Cleese, John Marwood
Cleese, John Marwood 1939-
Cleese, John Otto
Cleese, John Otto 1939-
Džons Klīzs
Farquhar-Bennett, Nigel
Farquhar-Bennett, Nigel 1939-
Ioannes Cleese
John 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 britisk komiker, skuespiller og manusforfatter
John Cleese Brits acteur en producer
John Cleese britský herec, komik, spisovatel a filmový producent
John Cleese brittiläinen näyttelijä
John Cleese brittisk komiker, skådespelare, manusförfattare, regissör och filmproducent
John Cleese English comedian and actor
John Cleese pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya
John Marwood Cleese
Spitting Image 1939-
Τζον Κλιζ Άγγλος κωμικός και ηθοποιός
Джон Клиз британский актёр, сценарист и комик
Джон Клийз английски актьор
Джон Кліз
Клииз, Джон
Џон Клиз
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ג'ון קליז שחקן בריטי
جان کلیز
جون كليز
چون كليس
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