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Eric Idle
Born
29 March 1943
Place
South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
Acting

Eric Idle

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.

As director

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014 · Director
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
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

As 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 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
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 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

2014 · Self
The Meaning of Monty Python

The Meaning of Monty Python

2013 · Self
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

2012 · Self
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO

Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO

2012 · Self
What About Dick?

What About Dick?

2012 · The Piano
The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012 · Self
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

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

2010 · Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

2010
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

2010 · Self
Delgo

Delgo

2008 · Spig (voice)

Life Of Brian Screenplay

2008 · Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
The Seventh Python

The Seventh Python

2008 · Self
We Are Most Amused

We Are Most Amused

2008 · Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

2008 · Self
Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America

2008 · Self