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Eric Idle is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, playwright, director, and songwriter. co-creator of Monty Python on TV, stage, and five films, including The Life of Brian and The Holy Grail, which he later adapted for the stage with John Du Prez as Monty Python's Spamalot, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005, a Grammy, a Drama...
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
(1975)
Life of Brian
Mr. Cheeky / Stan aka Loretta / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
(1979)
The Meaning of Life
Gunther / Fish #3 / 'Meaning of Life' Singer / Mr. Moore / Mrs. Blackitt / Watson / Blackitt / Atkinson / Perkins / Victim #3 / Front End / Mrs. Hendy / Man in Pink / Noël Coward / Gaston / Angela
(1983)
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Actor (86 credits)
2020
Eric Idle ft. The Hot Dog Puppets - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
(Video short)
Eric Idle
Eric Idle
2014
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
(Documentary)
Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / ...
Spanish Guitarist / First Yorkshireman / Noël Coward / ...
2012
Why? Factor
(Short)
(voice)
2003-2012
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Declan Desmond
Declan Desmond
- The Spy Who Learned Me
(2012)
... Declan Desmond (voice)
- Springfield Up
(2007)
... Declan Desmond (voice)
- Fat Man and Little Boy
(2004)
... Declan Desmond (voice)
- 'Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky
(2003)
... Declan Desmond (voice)
2004-2005
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
(TV Series)
Scrapperton
Scrapperton
- The Skeleton King Threat
(2005)
... Scrapperton (voice)
- Ape New World
(2004)
... Scrapperton (voice)
- Magnetic Menace
(2004)
... Scrapperton (voice)
2004
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
(TV Movie)
Narrator / Dirk McQuickly / Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
Narrator / Dirk McQuickly / Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
2001-2002
House of Mouse
(TV Series)
Pluto Angel
Pluto Angel
- Pluto vs. Figaro
(2002)
... Pluto Angel (voice)
- Pluto Saves the Day
(2001)
... Pluto Angel (voice)
1999-2000
Suddenly Susan
(TV Series)
Ian Maxtone-Graham
Ian Maxtone-Graham
- The Reversal
(2000)
... Ian Maxtone-Graham
- Susan and the Professor
(2000)
... Ian Maxtone-Graham
- Finale: Part 2
(2000)
... Ian Maxtone-Graham
- Finale: Part 1
(2000)
... Ian Maxtone-Graham
- The Bird in the Wall
(2000)
... Ian Maxtone-Graham
2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
(TV Series)
Guzelian
Guzelian
- War and Peace and War
(2000)
... Guzelian (voice)
1999-2000
Mickey Mouse Works
(TV Series short)
Pluto Angel
Pluto Angel
- How to Be a Baseball Fan/Locksmiths/Minnie Takes Care of Pluto
(2000)
... Pluto Angel (voice)
- Maestro Minnie: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6/How to Be a Spy/Donald's Valentine Dollar/Pluto's Kittens
(1999)
... Pluto Angel (voice)
1998-1999
Recess
(TV Series)
Galileo
Galileo
- That Stinking Feeling
(1999)
... Galileo (voice)
- The Girl Was Trouble
(1998)
... Galileo (voice)
1998-1999
Hercules
(TV Series)
Mr. Parentheses / Parenthesis / School Master
Mr. Parentheses / Parenthesis / School Master
- Hercules and the Complex Electra
(1999)
... School Master (voice)
- Hercules and the Pegasus Incident
(1998)
... (voice)
- Hercules and the Griffin
(1998)
... Mr. Parentheses (voice)
- Hercules and the Dream Date
(1998)
... Mr. Parentheses (voice)
- Hercules and the Trojan War
(1998)
... Mr. Parentheses (voice)
1998
The Angry Beavers
(TV Series)
Spanque
Spanque
- Open Wide for Zombies/Dumbwaiters
(1998)
... Spanque (voice)
1998
Pinky and the Brain
(TV Series short)
Pinky's Mom / Pinky's Dad
Pinky's Mom / Pinky's Dad
- The Family That Poits Together, Narfs Together
(1998)
... Pinky's Mom / Pinky's Dad (voice)
1996
Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail
(Video Game)
Historyteller / Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / ...
Historyteller / Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / ...
1991-1992
One Foot in the Grave
(TV Series)
The voice of / Mervyn Whale
The voice of / Mervyn Whale
- The Beast in the Cage
(1992)
... The voice of (voice)
- The Man in the Long Black Coat
(1991)
... Mervyn Whale
1990
Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling a Used Car, But Were Afraid to Ask
(Video)
Car Salesman
Car Salesman
1989
Nearly Departed
(TV Series)
Grant Pritchard / Millie Pritchard
Grant Pritchard / Millie Pritchard
- Grant's Aunt
(1989)
... Grant Pritchard / Millie Pritchard
- Grandpa's Date
(1989)
... Grant Pritchard
- TV or Not TV
(1989)
... Grant Pritchard
- Altared States
(1989)
... Grant Pritchard
- Adventures in Babysitting
(1989)
... Grant Pritchard
1989
Around the World in 80 Days
(TV Mini Series)
Jean Passepartout
Jean Passepartout
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... Jean Passepartout
- Episode #1.2
(1989)
... Jean Passepartout
- Episode #1.1
(1989)
... Jean Passepartout
1986
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Terry Halsey
Terry Halsey
- Chevy Chase/Steve Martin/Martin Short/Randy Newman
(1986)
... Terry Halsey (uncredited)
1982-1985
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
The Pied Piper of Hamelin / Robert Browning / Narrator
The Pied Piper of Hamelin / Robert Browning / Narrator
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin
(1985)
... The Pied Piper of Hamelin / Robert Browning
- The Tale of the Frog Prince
(1982)
... Narrator
1982
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
(Documentary)
Michelangelo / Brewer / First Bruce / ...
Michelangelo / Brewer / First Bruce / ...
1975-1976
Rutland Weekend Television
(TV Series)
Various / RWT programme controller / Dirk McQuickly - Rutles Guitarist
Various / RWT programme controller / Dirk McQuickly - Rutles Guitarist
- Rutland Weekend Showtime!
(1976)
... Various
- Rutland Weekend Is Innocent
(1976)
... Various
- Rutland Weekend Insurance
(1976)
... Various
- Rutland Weekend Sprimpo
(1976)
... Various
- Rutland Weekend Sequel
(1976)
... Various
1976
George Harrison: Crackerbox Palace
(Music Video short)
Bearded guy on chair - cameo (uncredited)
Bearded guy on chair - cameo (uncredited)
1975
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / ...
Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / ...
1969-1974
Monty Python's Flying Circus
(TV Series)
Various / Clerk / Professor / ...
Various / Clerk / Professor / ...
- Party Political Broadcast
(1974)
... Radio Voice / Mrs. Garibaldi / Professor / ...
- Mr. Neutron
(1974)
... Captain Carpenter / Mrs. Smailes / Chairman / ...
- Hamlet
(1974)
... Dr. Natal / Michael Charlton / Second Assistant / ...
- The Light Entertainment War
(1974)
... Rear Admiral Humphrey DeVere / Gino Agnelli / Squadron Leader / ...
- Michael Ellis
(1974)
... Chris Quinn / John Keats
1972
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
(TV Mini Series)
Spectator / Norbert Schulze / Host / ...
Spectator / Norbert Schulze / Host / ...
- Blödeln auf die feine englische Art
(1972)
... Spectator / Norbert Schulze / Host / ...
- Blödeln für Deutschland
(1972)
... Torch Runner / Farmer with dog / Shakespearean Expert / ...
1971
And Now for Something Completely Different
Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / ...
Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / ...
1969
A Christmas Night with the Stars
(TV Series)
Various - Monty Python's Flying Circus segment
Various - Monty Python's Flying Circus segment
- Episode dated 25 December 1969
(1969)
... Various - Monty Python's Flying Circus segment
1967-1969
Do Not Adjust Your Set
(TV Series)
Various Characters / Various
Various Characters / Various
- The Last Post
(1969)
... Various Characters
- Your Permanent Wave Looks OK to Me
(1969)
... Various
- The Loose Denture Show
(1969)
... Various
- Episode #2.4
(1969)
... Various
- Episode #2.3
(1969)
... Various
1967
No, That's Me Over Here!
(TV Series)
TV announcer
TV announcer
- Episode #1.3
(1967)
... TV announcer (voice)
1967
At Last the 1948 Show
(TV Series)
Librarian / End of row opera patron / Beethoven patient / ...
Librarian / End of row opera patron / Beethoven patient / ...
- Episode #2.1
(1967)
... Librarian
- Episode #1.5
(1967)
... End of row opera patron
- Episode #1.4
(1967)
... Beethoven patient / waiter / elevator operator
- Episode #1.2
(1967)
... Librarian
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Director (10 credits)
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Composer (1 credit)
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Producer (6 credits)
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Script and Continuity Department (1 credit)
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Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (135 credits)
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Archive footage (42 credits)
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Personal Details
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1 Print Biography | 7 Interviews | 5 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
Montypython Flyingcircus | Brian Hope | Eric Spam Eggs and Chips Idle | Eric Whicker Whicker Idle | Eric C. Idleberg | Rice Lied | Monty Python | The Usual LotHeight:
6' 1" (1.86 m)Parents:
Ernest Idle | Nora Barron Idle
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