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Eric Idle

Acting

Eric Idle

Born March 29, 1943 · South Shields, County Durham, England, UK

Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer who wrote and performed as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python.

Known For

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 · Declan Desmond (voice)

Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007 · Merlin (voice)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 · Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 · Writer

Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 · Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee

Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 · Screenplay

Casper

Casper

1995 · Dibs

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

1999 · Dr. Vosknocker (voice)

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 · Various Roles

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 · Screenplay

Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted

2004 · Narrator

The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls

2014 · Songs

Filmography

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

2024 · Self - Writer & Actor

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

2021 · Self (archive footage)(uncredited)

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

2020 · The Impressive Clergyman

An Accidental Studio

An Accidental Studio

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

2019 · Self (archive footage)

The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

2019 · Hedgehog

The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

2018 · Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

2018 · Self

GQ Presents: Iconic Characters

GQ Presents: Iconic Characters

2018 · Self

Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

2017 · Self

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

2017 · Self - Audience Member

The Entire Universe

The Entire Universe

2016 · Self - Presenter

Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015 · Salubrious Gat (voice)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 · Self - Guest

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

2014 · Self / Nigel Spasm

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014 · Self, others

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

2014 · Self

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

2014 · Self

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

2014 · Self

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

2014 · Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 · Self

Off Camera with Sam Jones

Off Camera with Sam Jones

2014 · Self

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

2014 · Self (archive footage)

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self - Guest

Writing

The Entire Universe

The Entire Universe

2016 · Writer

Put the Minister in the Socket

Put the Minister in the Socket

2015 · Original Story

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014 · Writer

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

2010 · Writer

Life Of Brian Screenplay

Life Of Brian Screenplay

2008 · Screenplay

Unplug the Minister in the Socket

Unplug the Minister in the Socket

2001 · Original Story

Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

1993 · Writer

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

1989 · Writer

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 · Screenplay

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 · Writer

Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 · Screenplay

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 · Writer

Rutland Weekend Television

Rutland Weekend Television

1975 · Writer

And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971 · Screenplay

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

1971 · Writer

The Two Ronnies

The Two Ronnies

1971 · Writer

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969 · Writer

Do Not Adjust Your Set

Do Not Adjust Your Set

1967 · Writer

Directing

What About Dick?

What About Dick?

2012 · Director

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

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

2003 · Director

The Tale of the Frog Prince

The Tale of the Frog Prince

1982 · Director

Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

1982 · Director

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981 · Director

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 · Director

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Director

Creator

Monty Python's Personal Best

Monty Python's Personal Best

2006 · Creator

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

· Creator

No – That's Me Over Here!

No – That's Me Over Here!

· Creator

Sound

The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls

2014 · Songs