Terrence Vance Gilliam was born on November 22, 1940 in Medicine Lake, Minnesota. He is an American-born British filmmaker, animator, and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe.

Originally known for his fantasy animations in the television series Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–74).

He made movie solo debut Jabberwocky (1977). Following Jabberwocky, Gilliam pushed for his script of The Ministry, later to become Brazil (1985), and toiled with a fantasy idea called The Minotaur. With no takers showing interest Gilliam tried for a commercial children's adventure film, roped in Michael Palin to add a lighter touch to his grotesque obsessions and whacko - Time Bandits. The fantasy trilogy, young boy - Time Bandits (1981), young man Brazil, old man - The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) provided Gilliam the director/writer with major hassles with narrow-minded studio heads and astronomical budgets.

He also directing The Fisher King (1991) proved enjoyable and successful. 1994 saw him finally signed up to direct Bruce Willis in the future nightmare of Twelve Monkeys (1995). Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).

Other directed credits include Tideland (2005) and The Brothers Grimm (2005).

Director

• The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (2009)
• Untitled Gorillaz Project (2007)
• Tideland (2005)
• The Brothers Grimm (2005)
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
• Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996) (VG)
• Twelve Monkeys (1995)
• The Fisher King (1991)
• The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
• Brazil (1985)
• The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)
• The Meaning of Life (1983)
• Time Bandits (1981)
• Jabberwocky (1977)
• Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
• The Miracle of Flight (1974)
• Storytime (1968)

Awards

• Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award Best Director "Brazil" 1985
• os Angeles Film Critics Association Award Best Screenplay "Brazil" 1985
• Cannes Film Festival Special Jury Prize "Monty Python's Meaning of Life" 1983