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Actor

Eric Idle

Popular films

Shrek the Third2007
Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975
Life of Brian1979
Casper1995

About Eric Idle

Known for: Acting
Born: March 29, 1943 (age 83)
Birthplace: 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.

Filmography

Who Is Martin Mull?2026as Self

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated2021as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion2020as The Impressive Clergyman
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails2019as Self (archive footage)
An Accidental Studio2019as Self (archive footage)
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food2018as Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind2018as Self
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black2017as Self
The Entire Universe2016as Self - Presenter
Absolutely Anything2015as Salubrious Gat (voice)
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live2014as Self
Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014as Self, others
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar2014as Self
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy2014as Self
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure2014as Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles2014as Self / Nigel Spasm
The Meaning of Monty Python2013as Self
What About Dick?2012as The Piano
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO2012as Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball2012as Self
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall2010
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release2010as Self
Delgo2008as Spig (voice)
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus2008as Self
The Seventh Python2008as Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen2008as Self - 'Berthold'
Monty Python Conquers America2008as Self
Shrek the Third2007as Merlin (voice)
Hitler: The Comedy Years2007as Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Secret Life of Brian2007as Self
What the Pythons Did Next...2007as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best2006as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best2006as Various Characters
The Roots of Monty Python2005as Self (archive footage)
Earth to America2005as Self
The Aristocrats2005as Self
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking2004as Drosselmeier (voice)
Ella Enchanted2004as Narrator
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure2003as English Victim
David Bowie - Sound and Vision2003as Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'2003as Self
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles2003as Melvin / Dirk McQuickly / Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
Hollywood Homicide2003as Celebrity
The Scream Team2002as Coffin Ed
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe2002as Self
Brightness2001as Mr. Bix
I Don't Believe It!: The One Foot in the Grave Story2000as Self
The Beatles Revolution2000as Self
102 Dalmatians2000as Waddlesworth (voice)
30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation1999as Self
Dudley Do-Right1999as Prospector
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut1999as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue1999as Evil Martin (voice)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie1998as Slyly (voice)
Quest for Camelot1998as Devon (voice)
Monty Python: Live at Aspen1998as Self
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn1998as Alan Smithee
Pirates 4-D1997as Pierre
State of Fear1997
Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"1996as Man in Bed
The Wind in the Willows1996as Rat
Casper1995as Dibs
Splitting Heirs1993as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
Mom and Dad Save the World1992as King Raff
Missing Pieces1992as Wendel
One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat1991as Mervyn Whale
Too Much Sun1991as Sonny
Life of Python1990as Self / Various Roles
Nuns on the Run1990as Brian Hope
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python1989as Self / Various Characters
How to Get Ahead in Advertising1989as Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
The Movie Life of George1989as Self
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen1988as Desmond / Berthold
The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado1987as Self
The Mikado1987as Ko-Ko
The Transformers: The Movie1986as Wreck-Gar (voice)
National Lampoon's European Vacation1985as The Bike Rider
The Pied Piper of Hamelin1985as The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
Yellowbeard1983as Commander Clement
Group Madness1983as Self
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life1983as Various Roles
The Crimson Permanent Assurance1983as Gunther (uncredited)
The Tale of the Frog Prince1982as Narrator
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982as Various Roles
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever1981as Reporter
Life of Brian1979as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 19791979as Self
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978as Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
Yellow Submarine Sandwich1978as Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975as 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 & the Holy Grail Location Report1974as Self
Monty Python In The Netherlands1973as Pie Face 1
The Philosophers' Football Match1972as Sokrates
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 19711971
And Now for Something Completely Different1971
Euroshow '71: May Day Special1971as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
Alice in Wonderland1966as Young Man (uncredited)
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World1966as Jazz Band Chauffeur (uncredited)
Close-Up Toothpaste RelaunchYear unavailable

Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014Director

What About Dick?2012Director
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles2003Director
The Tale of the Frog Prince1982Director
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever1981Director
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978Director

The Entire Universe2016Writer

Put the Minister in the Socket2015Original Story
Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014Writer
What About Dick?2012Writer / Musical
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010Writer
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles2003Writer
Unplug the Minister in the Socket2001Original Story
Pirates 4-D1997Screenplay
Splitting Heirs1993Writer
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python1989Writer
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life1983Screenplay
The Tale of the Frog Prince1982Writer
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982Writer
Life of Brian1979Screenplay
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978Writer
Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975Writer
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 19711971Writer
And Now for Something Completely Different1971Screenplay

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles2003Producer

Splitting Heirs1993Executive Producer

The Boxtrolls2014Songs