Terry Jones - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 01, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Died | January 21, 2020 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Terry Jones's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Founding member of Monty Python, comedy writing, directing Monty Python films |
Intro
Terry Jones was a Welsh comedian, writer, actor, and film director, best known as a founding member of the groundbreaking comedy group Monty Python. He was recognized for his versatility as a performer and his contributions to the group's writing and directing, particularly for films such as 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and 'Life of Brian.'
Early Life & Background
Terry Jones was born in Colwyn Bay, Wales, in 1942. His family moved to Surrey, England during his childhood. He attended the Royal Grammar School in Guildford and subsequently studied English at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he met future Python collaborator Michael Palin.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded and performed in 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' (1969–1974)
- Co-wrote and co-directed 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975)
- Directed 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' (1979) and 'Monty Python's The Meaning of Life' (1983)
- Wrote and presented history and documentary series for television
- Published numerous books on history and children's literature
Trivia
- Jones was known for playing middle-aged women ('pepperpots') in Monty Python sketches.
- He was a medieval historian and wrote several books and documentaries on the topic.
- In his later years, Jones was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Terry Jones born?
Terry Jones was born the 1 February 1942.
Where is Terry Jones from?
Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About February 1st, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: Admiral William Halsey Jr leads airstrikes from USS Enterprise against Kwajalein, Taroa, and Wotje in the Marshall Islands. Simultaneously, USS Yorktown attacks Jaluit, Mili, and Makin in the Gilbert Islands, inflicting damage on Japanese naval installations and sinking several warships.
- Day of the week: February 1st, 1942 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
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