Cleese, John
Overview
| Works: | 2,063 works in 6,442 publications in 18 languages and 111,161 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Children's films Juvenile works Comedy films Action and adventure films Fantasy films Animated films Film adaptations Musical films Fiction |
| Roles: | Actor, Author of screenplay, Author, Narrator, Performer, Host, Speaker, Scenarist, Other, Conceptor, Costume designer, Bibliographic antecedent, Director, Commentator, Writer of accompanying material, vac, Creator, Interviewee, osp, Author of dialog, Singer, Producer, Editor, Musician, Composer |
| 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( 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 )
- "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 )
- John Cleese collection( )
- John Cleese on "how to irritate people" by John Cleese( Visual )
- 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 )
- Fierce creatures : a novel by Iain Johnstone( Book )
- Cleese, John( )
- The complete Fawlty Towers by British Broadcasting Corporation( Book )
- Monty Python's Spamalot : the musical lovingly ripped off from the movie Monty Python and the holy Grail by John Du Prez( )
- So, anyway by John Cleese( )
- Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone by J. K Rowling( Visual )
- "Foreign Affairs - well - why didn't you say so?"[John Cleese] by Geoff Pryor( Visual )
- Charlie Rose( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
John Cleese
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by
J. K Rowling(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 2001 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 6,608 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 for Wizards and Witches
83 editions published between 2001 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 6,608 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 for Wizards and Witches
Monty Python and the Holy Grail by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
151 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 4,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this spoof of the legend of King Arthur, the king recruits the Knights of the Round Table. He is soon joined by Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Chaste and the Pure, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Film. God sends them on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Along the way they encounter a plague-ridden community, the Knights who say Ni, a killer rabbit, and more
151 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 4,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this spoof of the legend of King Arthur, the king recruits the Knights of the Round Table. He is soon joined by Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Chaste and the Pure, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Film. God sends them on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Along the way they encounter a plague-ridden community, the Knights who say Ni, a killer rabbit, and more
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by
Chris Columbus(
Visual
)
126 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,968 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
126 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,968 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
Shrek 2 by
Andrew Adamson(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Right after Shrek and Princess Fiona's honeymoon, the newly wed couple goes to Princess Fiona's parents for dinner. When a Fairy Godmother discovers Fiona and Shrek are married she reminds the king about a deal they agreed on years ago, that Fiona should have married her son, who happens to be Prince Charming. The King then hires a cat named Puss-in-Boots, a sword fighting cat and ogre slayer, to kill Shrek
46 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Right after Shrek and Princess Fiona's honeymoon, the newly wed couple goes to Princess Fiona's parents for dinner. When a Fairy Godmother discovers Fiona and Shrek are married she reminds the king about a deal they agreed on years ago, that Fiona should have married her son, who happens to be Prince Charming. The King then hires a cat named Puss-in-Boots, a sword fighting cat and ogre slayer, to kill Shrek
Shrek the third by
Chris Miller(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. 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
44 editions published between 2007 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 3,173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. 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
Julia Roberts(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and held by 3,161 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
36 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and held by 3,161 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
Trolls by
Mike Mitchell(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 2,371 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
26 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 2,371 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
)
112 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,318 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
112 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,318 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
)
49 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When their cave is destroyed, the Croods set out to explore a spectacular landscape filled with fantastic creatures, strange surprises, and a whole new world of adventure"--Container
49 editions published between 2013 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When their cave is destroyed, the Croods set out to explore a spectacular landscape filled with fantastic creatures, strange surprises, and a whole new world of adventure"--Container
The Taming of the Shrew by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
81 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,032 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
81 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,032 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
)
94 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,939 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 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,939 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
Die another day by
Neal Purvis(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and held by 1,809 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 cahoots 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
54 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and held by 1,809 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 cahoots 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
Monty Python's The meaning of life by
Monty Python (Comedy troupe)(
Visual
)
78 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedic sketches and musical numbers covering every stage of life
78 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedic sketches and musical numbers covering every stage of life
Winnie the Pooh by
A. A Milne(
Visual
)
27 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,798 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
27 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,798 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
Planes by
Klay Hall(
Visual
)
9 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Dusty, a cropdusting plane with a fear of heights, lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race
9 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Dusty, a cropdusting plane with a fear of heights, lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race
Planet 51 by
Dwayne Johnson(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,701 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
27 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,701 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
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1994 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during child birth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a creature which Frankenstein has put together from the remains of corpses. The creature turns into a monster when Dr. Frankenstein rejects him. Sticking close to the original novel, the film guides us through the story of Frankenstein's quest for knowledge, and his creature's search for his "father."
29 editions published between 1994 and 2009 in English and French and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during child birth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a creature which Frankenstein has put together from the remains of corpses. The creature turns into a monster when Dr. Frankenstein rejects him. Sticking close to the original novel, the film guides us through the story of Frankenstein's quest for knowledge, and his creature's search for his "father."
The day the Earth stood still by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 1,476 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 ramificications 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
28 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and held by 1,476 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 ramificications 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
Igor by
Tony Leondis(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,463 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 1,463 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
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets by
J. K Rowling(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in German and English and held by 1,428 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
3 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in German and English and held by 1,428 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
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Related Identities
- Palin, Michael Other Interviewee Performer Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Narrator
- Gilliam, Terry Performer Scenarist Animator Producer Restager Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Actor
- Chapman, Graham 1941-1989 Other Performer Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Narrator
- Idle, Eric Other Interviewee Performer Scenarist Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Narrator
- Jones, Terry 1942- Other Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Author Editor Actor
- Monty Python (Comedy troupe) Scenarist Other Performer Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc Distributor
- Python (Monty) Pictures Producer
- 1492 Pictures
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Airplanes Airplanes, Racing Animal welfare Arthur,--King Astronauts Bond, James--(Fictitious character) Cleese, John Comedians Domestic animals Eeyore--(Fictitious character) England Fairy godmothers Families Farm life Fear Frankenstein, Victor--(Fictitious character) Friendship Ghouls and ogres Grail Great Britain Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) Human-alien encounters Human-animal relationships Kings and rulers--Succession Magic Maine--Somerset County 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 Space flights Spiders Spider webs Stone age Swine Tigger--(Fictitious character) Triplets Trolls Voyages and travels 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 brittisk komiker, skådespelare, manusförfattare, regissör och filmproducent
John Cleese pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya
John Marwood Cleese
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
ജോൺ ക്ലീസെ ബ്രിട്ടനിലെ ചലച്ചിത്ര അഭിനേതാവ്
จอห์น คลีส นักแสดงตลกและนักแสดงชาวอังกฤษ
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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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