4. Terry Jones and John Cleese (Director-Writer-Actor/Writer-Actor, 3 collaborations)
And now for something completely different...this entry is more of a stand-in for the entire Monty-Python team. Nonetheless, the most recognizable writer-actor in the troop and the most prominent director-actor-writer each deserve to be singled out for their contributions to Britain's irreverent, strange and influential comedy bunch. Through three feature movies and the long-running T.V series, the gang delved into their own unique takes on comedy, religion and even the meaning of life itself, creating some of the greatest laughs on film and T.V. It was the movies Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and Meaning of Life - all directed by Jones and acting in by Cleese - that most international audiences took notice to, acting as their introduction to the comedy group. That in and of itself is worthy of a place on this list.