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John Cleese Filmography

Actor

Every Movie with John Cleese

100 credits
2025
The Palace
The Palace
Arthur William Dallas III
Drama, Comedy
2024
The Martini Shot
The Martini Shot
Dr. Auyeung
Drama, Comedy
2023
Rally Road Racers
Rally Road Racers
Archie Vainglorious (voice)
Animation, Comedy, Family
2022
Daddy Daughter Trip
Daddy Daughter Trip
Frank
Comedy, Family
2021
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Mr. Bridwell
Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Father Christmas Is Back
Father Christmas Is Back
John Christmas
Comedy, Family
The Naked Wanderer
The Naked Wanderer
Brian King
Comedy, Romance
Monty Pythons Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Pythons Best Bits Celebrated
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Comedy, Documentary
Charming
Charming
Fairy Godmother / Executioner (voice)
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
2020
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
John
Comedy
The Croods: A New Age
The Croods: A New Age
Thanks
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
An Accidental Studio
An Accidental Studio
Self (archive footage)
Documentary
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Self
Comedy, Documentary
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self
Horror, Documentary
Assholes: A Theory
Assholes: A Theory
Himself
Documentary
2019
Arctic Dogs
Arctic Dogs
Otto von Walrus (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
2018
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Donner (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Family
2017
Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
Chief Alien (voice)
Comedy, Science Fiction
2016
Trolls
Trolls
Roi Gristle (voice)
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
General Eeder
Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
2015
Behind Over the Garden Wall
Behind Over the Garden Wall
Self
Documentary
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown
Mr. Bellwood (voice)
Animation, Comedy, Crime
2014
The Last Impresario
The Last Impresario
Self
Documentary
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Self, others
Comedy, Documentary, Music
2013
The Meaning of Monty Python
The Meaning of Monty Python
Self
Comedy, Documentary
Planes
Planes
Bulldog (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
Spud 2: The Madness Continues
Mr. 'The Guv' Edly
Drama, Comedy
The Croods
The Croods
Story
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
2012
God Loves Caviar
God Loves Caviar
McCormick
Adventure, History
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
Various (voice)
Animation, Comedy
2011
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
Narrator
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
The Big Year
The Big Year
Historical Montage Narrator (voice)
Comedy
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Narrator (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Self (archive footage)
Documentary
2010
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After
King Harold (voice)
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Self
Comedy, Documentary
2009
Planet 51
Planet 51
Professor Kipple (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
The Pink Panther 2
The Pink Panther 2
Dreyfus
Comedy, Mystery
The Art of Football from A to Z
The Art of Football from A to Z
Self
Comedy, Documentary
2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Professor Barnhardt
Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Igor
Igor
Dr. Glickenstein (voice)
Animation, Horror, Comedy
The Seventh Python
The Seventh Python
Self
Documentary
Life Of Brian Screenplay
Life Of Brian Screenplay
Wise Man #1, Reg, Jewish Official, First Centurion
Comedy
Monty Python Conquers America
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
Documentary
2007
Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third
King Harold (voice)
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
2006
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
Samuel the Sheep (voice)
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Man About Town
Man About Town
Dr. Primkin
Drama, Comedy
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Various Characters
Animation, Comedy
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
Comedy
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
Comedy
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
Various Characters
Comedy
2005
Valiant
Valiant
Mercury (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Complete Guide to Guys
Complete Guide to Guys
Noted Behavioral Scientist / Noted Doctor / Leading Social Scientist / Leading Orthopedic Surgeon
Comedy
2004
Wine for the Confused
Wine for the Confused
Self
Documentary
Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
Grizzled Sergeant
Adventure, Action, Comedy
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
Self
Documentary
Shrek 2
Shrek 2
King Harold (voice)
Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
2003
George of the Jungle 2
George of the Jungle 2
An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Adventure, Comedy, Family
Concert for George
Concert for George
Self
Documentary, Music
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
Self
Documentary
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Mr. Munday
Adventure, Action, Comedy
Scorched
Scorched
Charles Merchant
Comedy, Crime
2002
Die Another Day
Die Another Day
Q
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas)
Adventure, Fantasy
Mickey's House of Villains
Mickey's House of Villains
Narrator (“Mickey's Mechanical House") (uncredited)
Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
James
Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Making Rat Race
Making Rat Race
Himself
Documentary
2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Nearly Headless Nick
Adventure, Fantasy
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Narrator (segment 'The Nutcracker') (voice)
Animation, Comedy, Family
Rat Race
Rat Race
Donald P. Sinclair
Adventure, Comedy
2000
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
The Giant Alien (voice)
Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
Quantum Project
Quantum Project
Alexander Pentcho
Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
Henry Marcus
Drama, Comedy
1999
The World Is Not Enough
The World Is Not Enough
R
Adventure, Action, Thriller
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Narrator
Animation
Mickey’s Mechanical House
Mickey’s Mechanical House
Narrator (voice)
Animation
The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
Mr. Mersault
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Self
Comedy, Documentary
1997
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Mr. Toad's Lawyer
Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
George of the Jungle
George of the Jungle
An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
Rollo Lee
Comedy, Romance
1994
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
Dr. Julius Plumford
Adventure, Drama, Family
The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
Jean-Bob (voice)
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Prof. Waldman
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
1993
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Animation
Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
Raoul P. Shadgrind
Comedy
1992
Life of Python
Life of Python
Himself / Various Roles (also archive footage)
Comedy, Documentary
1991
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Cat R. Waul (voice)
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
Rabbit Ears - Tom Thumb
Narrator (voice)
Bullseye!
Bullseye!
Man on the Beach in Barbados Who Looks Like John Cleese
Comedy
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Self
Comedy, Music
1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Self
Drama, Comedy, Documentary
1989
Quark the Dragon Slayer
Quark the Dragon Slayer
Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
Comedy, TV Movie
Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
Halfdan the Black
Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
Bartender
Drama, Comedy, Romance
The Movie Life of George
The Movie Life of George
Self
Documentary
1988
A Fish Called Wanda
A Fish Called Wanda
Archie Leach
Comedy, Crime
1986
Clockwise
Clockwise
Brian Stimpson
Comedy
1985
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Self
Comedy