--- title: "Life of Brian: cast and crew" canonical: "https://film.one/film/life-of-brian/cast-and-crew" title_page: "https://film.one/film/life-of-brian" cast: 22 crew: 59 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Life of Brian (1979): cast and crew 22 cast and 59 crew, as credited (TMDB). Cast in billing order. ## Cast - [Graham Chapman](https://film.one/person/graham-chapman.md) as Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus - [John Cleese](https://film.one/person/john-cleese.md) as Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur - [Terry Gilliam](https://film.one/person/terry-gilliam.md) as Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee - [Eric Idle](https://film.one/person/eric-idle.md) as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee - [Terry Jones](https://film.one/person/terry-jones.md) as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant - [Michael Palin](https://film.one/person/michael-palin.md) as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus - [Terence Bayler](https://film.one/person/terence-bayler.md) as Gregory - [Carol Cleveland](https://film.one/person/carol-cleveland.md) as Mrs. Gregory - [Kenneth Colley](https://film.one/person/kenneth-colley.md) as Jesus - [Neil Innes](https://film.one/person/neil-innes.md) as A Weedy Samaritan - [Charles McKeown](https://film.one/person/charles-mckeown.md) as False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig - [John Young](https://film.one/person/john-young.md) as Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath - Gwen Taylor as Mrs. Big Nose - Sue Jones-Davies as Judith Iscariot - Peter Brett - John Case as Pilate's Wife - [Chris Langham](https://film.one/person/chris-langham.md) as Alfonso / Giggling Guard - [Andrew MacLachlan](https://film.one/person/andrew-maclachlan.md) as Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard - Bernard McKenna as Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard - Spike Milligan as Spike - George Harrison as Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited) - [Charles Knode](https://film.one/person/charles-knode.md) as Passer-by (uncredited) ## Directing - [Terry Jones](https://film.one/person/terry-jones.md): Director - Jonathan Benson: First Assistant Director - Lotfi Thabet: Assistant Director - Benamar Hamida: Assistant Director - Slim Mzali: Assistant Director - Brenda Loader: Continuity - Matthew Binns: Third Assistant Director - Melvin Lind: Second Assistant Director ## Writing - [Terry Gilliam](https://film.one/person/terry-gilliam.md): Screenplay - [John Cleese](https://film.one/person/john-cleese.md): Screenplay - [Terry Jones](https://film.one/person/terry-jones.md): Screenplay - [Graham Chapman](https://film.one/person/graham-chapman.md): Screenplay - [Eric Idle](https://film.one/person/eric-idle.md): Screenplay - [Michael Palin](https://film.one/person/michael-palin.md): Screenplay ## Production - [John Goldstone](https://film.one/person/john-goldstone.md): Producer - Denis O'Brien: Executive Producer - Tim Hampton: Associate Producer - George Harrison: Executive Producer - Tarak Ben Ammar: Executive Producer - Ron Swinburne: Production Accountant - Jennie Raglan: Production Assistant - Hilary Sandison: Producer's Assistant - Ridha Turki: Accountant - Christina Biziou: Location Assistant ## Camera - [Peter Biziou](https://film.one/person/peter-biziou.md): Director of Photography - John Stanier: Camera Operator - Sadok Ben Amor: Grip - David Appleby: Still Photographer ## Editing - [Julian Doyle](https://film.one/person/julian-doyle.md): Editor - Rodney Glenn: First Assistant Editor ## Sound and music - Tony Orton: Sound Effects Editor - [Geoffrey Burgon](https://film.one/person/geoffrey-burgon.md): Original Music Composer - Garth Marshall: Sound Recordist - John Foster: Sound - Philip Chubb: Assistant Sound Engineer - Marcus Dods: Conductor - David Watts: Dolby Consultant ## Art - [Roger Christian](https://film.one/person/roger-christian.md): Art Direction - [Terry Gilliam](https://film.one/person/terry-gilliam.md): Production Design - Mohammed Azounadhea: Assistant Art Director ## Costume and make-up - [Charles Knode](https://film.one/person/charles-knode.md): Costume Design - [Hazel Pethig](https://film.one/person/hazel-pethig.md): Costume Design - Kenteas Brine: Makeup Artist, Hairstylist - Hassen Soufi: Set Dressing Artist - Ken Lintott: Wigmaker - Faouzia Choura: Hairstylist, Makeup Artist - Fatma Jaziri: Makeup Artist, Hairstylist - Sue Ignatius: Makeup Artist, Hairstylist - Elaine Carew: Makeup & Hair - Maggie Weston: Makeup Artist, Hairstylist - Diana Webber: Hairstylist, Makeup Artist ## Visual effects - Kent Houston: Visual Effects - [Terry Gilliam](https://film.one/person/terry-gilliam.md): Animation - Bob Cuff: Matte Painter ## Lighting - Roy Rodhouse: Electrician - Brian Smith: Electrician ## Crew - Peter Thompson: Public Relations - Alan Annand: Loader - John Spottiswood: Scenic Artist --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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