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Eric Idle

19 titlesSince 1969

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.

Frequently works with

Terry Gilliam

8 titles together

Terry Jones

8 titles together

Graham Chapman

7 titles together

John Cleese

7 titles together

Ian MacNaughton

3 titles together

Michael Palin

3 titles together

Filmography (19)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014 · Director

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014 · Self, others

Dudley Do-Right

Dudley Do-Right

1999 · Prospector

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

1999 · Evil Martin (voice)

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

1998 · Alan Smithee

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1996 · Rat

Casper

Casper

1995 · Dibs

Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

1993 · Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel

Nuns on the Run

Nuns on the Run

1990 · Brian Hope

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988 · Desmond / Berthold

Yellowbeard

Yellowbeard

1983 · Commander Clement

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 · Various Roles

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 · Various Roles

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

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 · Director

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 · Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead

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

And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971 · Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With Cookbook

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969 · Various