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Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

Acting

Born November 24, 1942 Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Billy Connolly (born November 24, 1942) is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname The Big Yin (The Big One). His first trade, in the early 1960s, was as a welder (specifically a boilermaker) in the Glasgow shipyards, but he gave it up towards the end of the decade to pursue a career as a folk singer in the Humblebums and subsequently as a soloist. In the early 1970s he made the transition from folk-singer with a comedic persona to fully-fledged comedian, a role in which he continues. He also became an actor, and has appeared in such films as Indecent Proposal (1993); Mrs. Brown (1997), for which he was nominated for a BAFTA; The Boondock Saints (1999); The Man Who Sued God (2001); Water (1985);The Last Samurai (2003); Timeline (2003); Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006); and The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008). Connolly reprised his role as Noah "Il Duce" MacManus in Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Connolly appears as the King of Lilliput in the 2010 remake of Gulliver′s Travels.

TV Shows(50)

In My Own Words

In My Own Words

Self

2024

Billy Connolly Does...

Billy Connolly Does...

Self

2022

Billy and Us

Billy and Us

Self

2020

Billy Connolly's Great American Trail

Billy Connolly's Great American Trail

Himself

2019

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland

Self

2018

The Russell Howard Hour

The Russell Howard Hour

Self

2017

Tate Britain's Great Art Walks

Tate Britain's Great Art Walks

Self

2017

Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America

Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America

Hinself - Host

2016

Billy Connolly's Big Send Off

Billy Connolly's Big Send Off

Presenter

2014

Five Fables

Five Fables

Himself - Narrator

2014

Great Bear Stakeout

Great Bear Stakeout

Narrator

2013

Billy Connolly's Route 66

Billy Connolly's Route 66

himself

2011

Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World

Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World

Self

2009

Shrink Rap

Shrink Rap

Self

2007

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

Self

2007

Where My Dogs At?

Where My Dogs At?

2006

Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand

Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand

2004

House

House

Thomas Bell

2004

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

Self

2004

Parkinson

Parkinson

Self - Guest

2004

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

Self

2003

Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales

Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales

2002

The Heaven and Earth Show

The Heaven and Earth Show

1998

Parkinson

Parkinson

Self

1998

Veronica's Closet

Veronica's Closet

Campbell

1997

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia

1996

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

Self

1996

Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

Dennis the Menace and Gnasher

Captain Trout (voice)

1996

3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun

Inspector Macaffery

1996

World Tour of Scotland

World Tour of Scotland

1994

Down Among the Big Boys

Down Among the Big Boys

JoJo

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Self - Guest

1993

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Himself

1992

Billy

Billy

1992

Saturday Night Clive

Saturday Night Clive

1989

Head of the Class

Head of the Class

Billy MacGregor

1986

Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

Omnibus Presents Comic Relief

1986

Super Gran

Super Gran

Angus McSporran

1985

Open Space

Open Space

1983

Riverside

Riverside

Self

1982

Minder

Minder

Tick Tack

1979

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Bogle McNeep

1979

The Kenny Everett Video Show

The Kenny Everett Video Show

1978

An Audience with...

An Audience with...

Self

1978

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Self

1976

Columbo

Columbo

Findlay Crawford

1971

Play for Today

Play for Today

1970

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

1962

The BAFTA Awards

The BAFTA Awards

Host

1949

Billy & Albert

Billy & Albert

Movies(131)

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs

Self (archive footage)

2024

Ooh the Banter!

Ooh the Banter!

Self

2022

Kids' TV: The Surprising Story

Kids' TV: The Surprising Story

Self (archive footage)

2022

Billy Connolly: 30 Funniest Moments

Billy Connolly: 30 Funniest Moments

Self

2022

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

Themselves

2021

Billy Connolly: In His Own Words

Billy Connolly: In His Own Words

Self

2021

Parkinson at 50

Parkinson at 50

Self (archive footage)

2021

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

Self

2020

Scotland: Contains Strong Language

Scotland: Contains Strong Language

Himself (archive footage)

2020

Billy Connolly: Life, Death and Laughter

Billy Connolly: Life, Death and Laughter

Himself - Interviewed Guest

2020

Billy Connolly: The Sex Life of Bandages

Billy Connolly: The Sex Life of Bandages

Himself

2019

Billy Connolly's Ultimate World Tour

Billy Connolly's Ultimate World Tour

Himself

2018

Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime

Himself

2017

Billy Connolly And Me

Billy Connolly And Me

Self

2017

Dying Laughing

Dying Laughing

Self

2017

Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage

Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage

Self

2016

Billy Connolly: High Horse Tour Live

Billy Connolly: High Horse Tour Live

Himself

2016

Wild Oats

Wild Oats

Chandler

2016

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Dain Ironfoot

2014

What We Did on Our Holiday

What We Did on Our Holiday

Gordie McLeod

2014

Quartet

Quartet

Wilf Bond

2012

What About Dick?

What About Dick?

Inspector McGuffin

2012

Brave

Brave

Fergus (voice)

2012

Billy Connolly: You Asked for It

Billy Connolly: You Asked for It

Himself

2011

Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line

Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line

Self

2011

The Ballad of Nessie

The Ballad of Nessie

Narrator (voice)

2011

Gerard Kelly: A Celebration

Gerard Kelly: A Celebration

Self

2010

Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

King Theodore

2010

Billy Connolly: Live in London 2010

Billy Connolly: Live in London 2010

self

2010

Fishing for Poetry - A Celebration of Norman MacCaig

Fishing for Poetry - A Celebration of Norman MacCaig

Self

2010

Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News

Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News

Self

2009

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

Poppa

2009

Stanley Baxter: Now and Then

Stanley Baxter: Now and Then

Self

2008

Gaybo Laughs Back

Gaybo Laughs Back

Self

2008

Wisdom

Wisdom

2008

Open Season 2

Open Season 2

McSquizzy (voice)

2008

The X Files: I Want to Believe

The X Files: I Want to Believe

Father Joseph Crissman

2008

Ronnie Drew: September Song

Ronnie Drew: September Song

2008

Billy Connolly: Was It Something I Said?

Billy Connolly: Was It Something I Said?

Himself

2007

Top Gear of the Pops

Top Gear of the Pops

Self (Comic Relief VT)

2007

Fuck

Fuck

Self

2006

Open Season

Open Season

McSquizzy (voice)

2006

Fido

Fido

Fido

2006

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

Dargis

2006

Billy Connolly: Live in New York

Billy Connolly: Live in New York

Billy Connolly

2005

The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

Self

2005

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Self

2005

Live Aid Against All Odds

Live Aid Against All Odds

Self

2005

Ivor Cutler: Looking For Truth With a Pin

Ivor Cutler: Looking For Truth With a Pin

Self

2005

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Dr. Montgomery Montgomery

2004

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Self

2004

Billy Connolly - One Night Stand

Billy Connolly - One Night Stand

Himself

2004

Jimmy Johnstone: Lord of the Wing

Jimmy Johnstone: Lord of the Wing

2004

The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai

Zebulon Gant

2003

Timeline

Timeline

Professor E.A. Johnston

2003

Billy Connolly: Live - The Greatest Hits

Billy Connolly: Live - The Greatest Hits

Himself

2003

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

Self - Interviewee

2003

Overnight

Overnight

Self

2003

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

2003

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

Self

2002

White Oleander

White Oleander

Barry Kolker

2002

Ultimate Fights from the Movies

Ultimate Fights from the Movies

Frankie (Crossing the Line) (archive footage)

2002

Billy Connolly: Live in Dublin 2002

Billy Connolly: Live in Dublin 2002

Billy Connolly

2002

The Man Who Sued God

The Man Who Sued God

Steve Myers

2001

Who Is Cletis Tout?

Who Is Cletis Tout?

Dr Savian

2001

Gabriel & Me

Gabriel & Me

Gabriel

2001

Prince Charming

Prince Charming

Hamish

2001

Gentlemen's Relish

Gentlemen's Relish

Kingdom Swann

2001

An Evening In Australia With Billy Connolly

An Evening In Australia With Billy Connolly

Self

2001

An Everlasting Piece

An Everlasting Piece

Scalper

2000

Beautiful Joe

Beautiful Joe

Joe

2000

The Debt Collector

The Debt Collector

Nickie Dryden

1999

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Television

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Television

Self

1999

The Boondock Saints

The Boondock Saints

Il Duce

1999

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

Billy Connolly

1999

Stanley Baxter in Person

Stanley Baxter in Person

Self

1998

Still Crazy

Still Crazy

Hughie

1998

The Impostors

The Impostors

Mr. Sparks, the Tennis Pro

1998

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

Self

1998

Middleton's Changeling

Middleton's Changeling

1998

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band

1997

Paws

Paws

PC (voice)

1997

Mrs Brown

Mrs Brown

John Brown

1997

Deacon Brodie

Deacon Brodie

Deacon Brodie

1997

Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja

Japanese Antique Shop Proprietor (uncredited)

1997

Billy Connolly: Two Night Stand

Billy Connolly: Two Night Stand

Himself

1997

Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

Billy Bones

1996

Billy Connolly: A Scot in the Arctic

Billy Connolly: A Scot in the Arctic

Himself

1995

Billy Connolly Live At Usher Hall

Billy Connolly Live At Usher Hall

Himself

1995

Pocahontas

Pocahontas

Ben (voice)

1995

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett

Sketch Performer (Archive Footage)

1995

Two Bites of Billy Connolly

Two Bites of Billy Connolly

Himself

1995

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

Self - Audience Member

1994

Billy Connolly: Live at the Apollo

Billy Connolly: Live at the Apollo

Himself

1994

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Scotland

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Scotland

Self

1994

Down Among the Big Boys

Down Among the Big Boys

JoJo Donnelly

1993

Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal

Auction M.C.

1993

Acoustic Routes

Acoustic Routes

Self

1992

Billy Connolly - Live at the Odeon Hammersmith London

Billy Connolly - Live at the Odeon Hammersmith London

Himself

1991

Billy Connolly: Pale Blue Scottish Person

Billy Connolly: Pale Blue Scottish Person

1991

Dreaming

Dreaming

Game Show Host/Busker

1991

The Big Man

The Big Man

Frankie

1990

Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly

Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly

Himself

1989

The Return of the Musketeers

The Return of the Musketeers

Caddie

1989

The Movie Life of George

The Movie Life of George

Self

1989

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Self

1988

Barry Humphries: This is Your Lunch

Barry Humphries: This is Your Lunch

Self

1988

Billy Connolly: Billy and Albert (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

Billy Connolly: Billy and Albert (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)

Billy Connolly

1987

The Hunting of the Snark

The Hunting of the Snark

The Bellman

1987

The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live

Self

1986

An Audience with Billy Connolly

An Audience with Billy Connolly

Self

1985

Live Aid

Live Aid

Self

1985

Blue Money

Blue Money

Des

1985

Water

Water

Delgado Fitzhugh

1985

Androcles and the Lion

Androcles and the Lion

Androcles

1984

Bullshot

Bullshot

Hawkeye McGillicuddy

1983

Billy Connolly: Hand Picked by Billy

Billy Connolly: Hand Picked by Billy

Himself

1982

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

Self

1982

Billy Connolly: The Pick of Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly: The Pick of Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

1982

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Self

1981

Billy Connolly: Billy Bites Yer Bum

Billy Connolly: Billy Bites Yer Bum

Billy Connolly

1981

A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special

A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special

Bogle McNeep

1980

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Himself

1979

Absolution

Absolution

Blakey

1978

Billy Connolly: In Concert

Billy Connolly: In Concert

1978

Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet

Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet

Self

1977

The Elephants' Graveyard

The Elephants' Graveyard

Jody

1976

Just Another Saturday

Just Another Saturday

Paddy

1975

Clydescope

Clydescope

Jefferson Jofferson

1974

McGinn of the Calton

McGinn of the Calton

Self

Laughs and Larrikins

Laughs and Larrikins