Terry Jones

Terry Jones was a founding member of Monty Python, an iconic comedy group.

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Profession :

Comedian

Birthday :

February 1, 1942

Death Date:

January 22, 2020

Age :

77

Terry Jones, a renowned British actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker, was best known for his membership in the iconic comedy group Monty Python. He rose to fame through his roles in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. Jones also made significant contributions to The Complete and Utter History of Britain, Personal Services, The Wind in the Willows, Absolutely Anything, and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Highly respected in the entertainment industry, he received numerous awards for his work in comedy and film.

Besides his comedic career, Jones was an accomplished medieval historian and authored several books on the subject. He collaborated with fellow Python Michael Palin on a book about Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Jones developed an interest in medieval history while studying English literature at Oxford University. Sadly, Terry Jones passed away in 2020 at the age of 77 after a battle with dementia.