Cleese, John
Overview
| Works: | 1,688 works in 5,674 publications in 16 languages and 107,805 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Children's films Comedy films Animated films Action and adventure films Film adaptations Fantasy films Juvenile works Musical films Science fiction films |
| Roles: | Actor, Author of screenplay, Author, Performer, Narrator, Host, Scenarist, Speaker, Costume designer, Conceptor, Commentator, Writer of accompanying material, Other, Interviewee, vac, osp, Singer, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Producer, Director, Creator, 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 )
- 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 )
- John Cleese collection( )
- Cleese, John( )
- 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 )
- The complete Fawlty Towers by John Cleese( Book )
- The John Cleese collection( Book )
- John Cleese on "how to irritate people" by John Cleese( Visual )
- Monty Python's Spamalot : the musical lovingly ripped off from the movie Monty Python and the holy Grail by John Du Prez( )
- "Open up! - I know you're in there!" [John Cleese knocking on the door of the Bundesbank] by Geoff Pryor( 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 chamber of secrets by
Chris Columbus(
Visual
)
120 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 6,558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of the second year of his amazing journey into the world of wizardry. This year at Hogwarts, spiders talk, letters scold and Harry's own unsettling ability to speak to snakes turns his friends against him. From dueling clubs to rogue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage
120 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 6,558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of the second year of his amazing journey into the world of wizardry. This year at Hogwarts, spiders talk, letters scold and Harry's own unsettling ability to speak to snakes turns his friends against him. From dueling clubs to rogue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage
Monty Python and the Holy Grail by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
154 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,046 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
154 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,046 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
)
31 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,333 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
31 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,333 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
)
29 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in English and held by 3,142 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
29 editions published between 2006 and 2017 in English and held by 3,142 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
)
36 editions published between 2007 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 3,070 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
36 editions published between 2007 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 3,070 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
)
58 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,666 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
58 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Multiple languages and held by 2,666 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
)
113 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,327 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
113 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,327 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
Time bandits by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
112 editions published between 1980 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,202 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
112 editions published between 1980 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,202 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
Trolls by
Mike Mitchell(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 2,149 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
21 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 2,149 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
The taming of the shrew by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
76 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,099 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
76 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,099 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
)
98 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 2,018 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
98 editions published between 1979 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 2,018 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
The Croods by
Emma Stone(
Visual
)
32 editions published in 2013 in 5 languages and held by 2,006 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
32 editions published in 2013 in 5 languages and held by 2,006 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
)
120 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python presents a glimpse into the true meaning of life (and fish)
120 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python presents a glimpse into the true meaning of life (and fish)
Winnie the Pooh by
Jim Cummings(
Visual
)
23 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,806 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
23 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,806 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
The day the earth stood still by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,795 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
41 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,795 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
Planet 51 by
Jorge Blanco(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 2009 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American astronaut Captain Charles 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
25 editions published between 2009 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American astronaut Captain Charles 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
)
5 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,696 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
5 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,696 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
Silverado by
Lawrence Kasdan(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail and learn who their real friends are. Includes featurette
37 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail and learn who their real friends are. Includes featurette
The complete Fawlty Towers by
John Cleese(
Book
)
37 editions published between 1988 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fawlty Towers is the hotel of every traveler's nightmare. Basil Fawlty -- ill-tempered, henpecked, and conniving -- tries in vain to be master of his house under the disapproving and ever-watchful eye of his wife, Sybil. The hotel offers service by Manuel, the incompetent Spanish waiter whose feeble grasp of English makes for hilarious misunderstandings, and Polly, the unflappable chambermaid who is Fawlty Towers' only sane employee. Meals are scorched in the kitchen while adulterers consort upstairs and chaos reigns all around. For countless fans, Fawlty Towers is the best-loved bad hotel in the world
37 editions published between 1988 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fawlty Towers is the hotel of every traveler's nightmare. Basil Fawlty -- ill-tempered, henpecked, and conniving -- tries in vain to be master of his house under the disapproving and ever-watchful eye of his wife, Sybil. The hotel offers service by Manuel, the incompetent Spanish waiter whose feeble grasp of English makes for hilarious misunderstandings, and Polly, the unflappable chambermaid who is Fawlty Towers' only sane employee. Meals are scorched in the kitchen while adulterers consort upstairs and chaos reigns all around. For countless fans, Fawlty Towers is the best-loved bad hotel in the world
John Cleese on "how to irritate people" by
John Cleese(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mr. Cleese shows his audience how to irritate for business or pleasure, as well as how to keep his victims just the right temperature under the collar ... one degree below boiling point
8 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mr. Cleese shows his audience how to irritate for business or pleasure, as well as how to keep his victims just the right temperature under the collar ... one degree below boiling point
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Related Identities
- Palin, Michael Performer Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Narrator
- Gilliam, Terry Performer Scenarist Animator Producer Restager Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor
- Jones, Terry 1942- Other Performer Scenarist Restager Director Conceptor Author of screenplay Film editor Author Actor
- Chapman, Graham 1941-1989 Other Performer Scenarist 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
- Harris, Richard 1930-2002 Performer Actor
- Watson, Emma 1990- Performer Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization)
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Associated Subjects
Airplanes Airplanes, Racing Arthur,--King Astronauts Bond, James--(Fictitious character) Cleese, John Comedians Domestic animals Eeyore--(Fictitious character) England 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 Shakespeare, William, Spiders Spider webs Stone age Swine Tigger--(Fictitious character) Time travel Triplets Trolls United States Wagers 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 britisk komiker, skuespiller og manusforfatter
John Cleese Brits acteur
John Cleese britský herec, komik, spisovatel a filmový producent
John Cleese pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya
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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