Terry Jones

Terence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942) is a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children's author, political commentator, and TV host. He is best known as a member of the Monty Python comedy team. Jones was born in Colwyn Bay, Wales. The family home was named "Bodchwil". His father was stationed with the RAF in India. When Jones was four-and-a-half, the family moved to Surrey. Jones was educated at the Royal Grammar Sch... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 1, 1942 (age 70 years)

Place of birth:

Height:

  • 1.73 m (5.68 ft )

Also known as:

  • Terence Graham Perry Jones,
  • Montypython Flyingcircus,
  • Spam Terry Jones,
  • Terry C. Jonesberg,
  • Monty Python,
  • The Usual Lot,
  • Alan Whicker,
  • Torn Jersey [5.5],
  • Jonesy

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Monty Python's Personal Best

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. Produced by...

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain

A forerunner to Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show which provided an...

The Complete and Utter History of Britain

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show. It was created and written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones between the two...

Python Night - 30 Years of Monty Python

Python Night – 30 Years of Python was a special run of Monty Python related programmes broadcast on BBC2 on 5 October 1999, the 30th Anniversary of the first...

Monty Python Live At Aspen

Monty Python Live at Aspen was a reunion show featuring the five surviving members of Monty Python: John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and...

Parrot Sketch Not Included - 20 Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included – 20 Years of Monty Python was a tribute special to the Monty Python comedy group, broadcast on 5 October 1989. It was hosted by...

Blazing Dragons

Blazing Dragons is the title of a popular British cartoon series, the brainchild of Monty Python's Terry Jones. A coinciding graphic adventure video game was...

Ripping Yarns

Ripping Yarns is a British television comedy series, shown on BBC 2 from 1976 to 1979. It was written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame....

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Year Award Award Nominee Nominated work
  • 1995

Locus Award for Best Art Book Nominees

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