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John Marwood Cleese (born 27 October 1939) is an English actor, comedian, writer and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report. In the late 1960s he became a member of Monty Python, the comedy troupe responsible for the sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus and the four Monty Python films: And Now for Something Completely Different, Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. In the mid 1970s, Cleese and his first wife Connie Booth, co-wrote and starred in the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Later, he co-starred with Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis and former Python colleague Michael Palin in A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures. He also starred in Clockwise, and has appeared in many other films, including two James Bond films, two Harry Potter films, and three Shrek films. With Yes Minister writer Antony Jay he co-founded the production company Video Arts, responsible for making entertaining training films.

Most Popular John Cleese Trailers

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Shrek the Third Trailer (2007)

17 May 2007

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Trailer (2001)

16 November 2001

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Trailer (2002)

13 November 2002

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts.

Shrek 2 Trailer (2004)

19 May 2004

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King.

Shrek Forever After Trailer (2010)

20 May 2010

A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

The Croods Trailer (2013)

15 March 2013

The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night.

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure Trailer (2011)

07 November 2011

A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag.

The Croods: A New Age Trailer (2020)

25 November 2020

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs.

Bullseye! Trailer (1990)

02 November 1990

Spies force two British con men to pose as look-alike scientists peddling cheap-energy fusion.

The Art of Football from A to Z Trailer (2006)

25 May 2006

Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of soccer, complete with the sport's most memorable goals, kicks, saves, goofs and penalties.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail Trailer (1975)

14 March 1975

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure.

Yellowbeard Trailer (1983)

24 June 1983

For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts.

Clifford the Big Red Dog Trailer (2021)

10 November 2021

As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend.

Albion: The Enchanted Stallion Trailer (2016)

01 May 2016

A twelve-year-old girl is transported by a magical black stallion to the mystical world of Albion, where she discovers that she alone is the key to saving an entire race of people.

The World Is Not Enough Trailer (1999)

17 November 1999

Greed, revenge, world dominance and high-tech terrorism – it's all in a day's work for Bond, who's on a mission to protect a beautiful oil heiress from a notorious terrorist.

Charlotte's Web Trailer (2006)

07 December 2006

Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table.

The Magic Touch of Harry Potter Trailer (2004)

11 June 2004

A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes journey of making them.

Monty Python Live (Mostly) Trailer (2014)

20 July 2014

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! - With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Trolls Trailer (2016)

13 October 2016

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends.

The Magic Christian Trailer (1969)

12 December 1969

Sir Guy Grand, the richest man in the world, adopts a homeless man, Youngman. Together, they set out to prove that anyone--and anything--can be bought.

Life of Brian Trailer (1979)

17 August 1979

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah.

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Trailer (2003)

25 June 2003

The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Program.

The Day the Earth Stood Still Trailer (2008)

10 December 2008

A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet.

Return of the Goodies Trailer (2005)

30 December 2005

The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips, interviews and new material.

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? Trailer (2004)

09 December 2004

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson.

Die Another Day Trailer (2002)

17 November 2002

James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Trailer (1989)

01 January 1989

After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy.

The Undefeated Trailer (2011)

15 July 2011

A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John McCain's running mate.

Die Another Day: From Script to Screen Trailer (2002)

20 November 2002

A documentary about Die Another Day.

Winnie the Pooh Trailer (2011)

06 April 2011

During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpreting a note from Christopher Robin, Owl convinces Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore that their young friend has been captured by a creature named "Backson" and they set out to rescue him.

The Movie Life of George Trailer (1989)

10 February 1989

When EMI refused to produce Monty Python's Life of Brian, George Harrison founded Handmade Pictures so that he could see the film.

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened Trailer (2009)

10 May 2009

30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.

The Wind in the Willows Trailer (1996)

16 October 1996

Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.

Life of Python Trailer (1990)

16 March 1990

This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not Adjust Your Sets etc.

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom Trailer (1968)

11 September 1968

Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her.

The Naked Wanderer Trailer (2019)

05 September 2019

A heartbroken young man decides to walk 4000km up the coast of Western Australia naked, for charity, with the secret goal of making his ex-girlfriend jealous.

The Secret Life of Brian Trailer (2007)

01 January 2007

A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.

A Fish Called Wanda Trailer (1988)

15 July 1988

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big Trailer (2000)

17 November 2000

Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up big fibs. But one day, he tells such a humdinger that the army, the air force and the dog catcher are called to try to reverse the damage wrought.

The Swan Princess Trailer (1994)

18 November 1994

The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffin the bird.

Splitting Heirs Trailer (1993)

02 April 1993

A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again.

Spud 2: The Madness Continues Trailer (2013)

06 June 2013

The year is 1991, and Spud Milton's long walk to manhood is still creeping along at an unnervingly slow pace.

How to Irritate People Trailer (1969)

21 January 1969

A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.

Planes Trailer (2013)

09 August 2013

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights.

Time Bandits Trailer (1981)

13 July 1981

Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras.

Rentadick Trailer (1972)

31 December 1972

Armitage runs a chemical company that is on the verge of producing a gas that causes temporary disability.

The Grand Knockout Tournament Trailer (1987)

19 June 1987

The Grand Knockout Tournament (colloquially also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off charity event which was shown on British television on 19 June 1987.

Planet 51 Trailer (2009)

19 November 2009

When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It Trailer (1977)

18 September 1977

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue.

Daddy Daughter Trip Trailer (2022)

30 September 2022

A 2nd grader dreams of a fun-filled spring break vacation—but her family can’t afford it. Against the better judgement of her mother, and with only coins in their pockets, her dreamer father decides to take her on a spring break trip anyway.

The Palace Trailer (2023)

28 September 2023

A comedy set on New Year’s Eve 1999 in a luxurious hotel in the Swiss Alps where the lives of various guests and those who work for them intersect.

Father Christmas Is Back Trailer (2021)

07 November 2021

Four sisters – Caroline, Joanna, Paulina, and Vicky – reunite for the Christmas Holiday in a Yorkshire mansion.

Arctic Dogs Trailer (2019)

01 November 2019

Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

Mickey's House of Villains Trailer (2001)

15 November 2001

The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to take over.

Erik the Viking Trailer (1989)

01 September 1989

Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again.

Monty Python: Live at Aspen Trailer (1998)

21 March 1998

In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin – shared a stage together for the first time in 18 years.

The Big Picture Trailer (1989)

15 September 1989

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film.

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp Trailer (2020)

23 June 2020

The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all-time.

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl Trailer (1982)

25 June 1982

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.

Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best Trailer (2006)

22 February 2006

The LORDS of LAUGHTER--The SAINTS of SATIRE--The HIGH PRIESTS of LOW COMEDY--have sold out once again.