Eric Idle
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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
Credits
Shrek the Third (2007)
as Merlin (voice)
Life of Brian (1979)
as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Casper (1995)
as Dibs
Ella Enchanted (2004)
as Narrator
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
as Wreck-Gar (voice)
102 Dalmatians (2000)
as Waddlesworth (voice)
National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
as The Bike Rider
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
as Desmond / Berthold
Absolutely Anything (2015)
as Salubrious Gat (voice)
Quest for Camelot (1998)
as Devon (voice)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
as Various Roles
Hollywood Homicide (2003)
as Celebrity
The Life of Python (2000)
as Self
Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)
as Parenthesis (voice) (archive sound)
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999)
as Evil Martin (voice)
The Aristocrats (2005)
as Self
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
as Self
Yellowbeard (1983)
as Commander Clement
Dudley Do-Right (1999)
as Prospector
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)
as Slyly (voice)
Delgo (2008)
as Spig (voice)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998)
as Alan Smithee
Nuns on the Run (1990)
as Brian Hope
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
as 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 Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
as Various Roles
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014)
as Self / Nigel Spasm
Too Much Sun (1991)
as Sonny
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979)
as Self
Splitting Heirs (1993)
as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
The Wind in the Willows (1996)
as Rat
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003)
as English Victim
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003)
as Melvin/Dirk McQuickly/Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
as Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
Alice in Wonderland (1966)
as Young Man (uncredited)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)
as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
We Are Most Amused (2008)
as Self
How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989)
as Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)
as King Raff
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
as Self, others
Earth to America (2005)
as Self
The Beatles Revolution (2000)
as Self
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004)
as Drosselmeier (voice)
The Scream Team (2002)
as Coffin Ed
The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
as Self
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
as Self
The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)
as Gunther (uncredited)
Missing Pieces (1992)
as Wendel
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020)
as The Impressive Clergyman
Group Madness (1983)
as Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005)
as Self
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012)
as Self
What About Dick? (2012)
as The Piano
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live (2014)
as Self
Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007)
as Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Roots of Monty Python (2005)
as Self (archive footage)
Life of Python (1990)
as Self / Various Roles
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
as Self / Various Characters
An Accidental Studio (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release (2010)
as Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015 (2017)
as Self - Audience Member
One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat (1991)
as Mervyn Whale
The Mikado (1987)
as Ko-Ko
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)
as Self
The Seventh Python (2008)
as Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (2008)
as Self - 'Berthold'
Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008)
as Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1985)
as The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982)
as Narrator
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe (2002)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014)
as Self
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966)
as Jazz Band Chauffeur (uncredited)
The Philosophers' Football Match (1972)
as Sokrates
The Entire Universe (2016)
as Self - Presenter
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO (2012)
as Self
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974)
as Self
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014)
as Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999)
as Self
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)
as Reporter
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black (2017)
as Self
Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971)
as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
The Monty Python Story (1999)
as Self
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
Actor
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics" (1996)
as Man in Bed
State of Fear (1997)
Actor
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
The Meaning of Monty Python (2013)
as Self
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure (2014)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
David Bowie - Sound and Vision (2003)
as Self
Brightness (2001)
as Mr. Bix
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall (2010)
Actor
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
The Movie Life of George (1989)
as Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches (1999)
as Self
Monty Python In The Netherlands (1973)
Actor
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch (—)
Actor
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food (2018)
as Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
Yellow Submarine Sandwich (1978)
as Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)
The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado (1987)
as Self