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
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
as Wreck-Gar (voice)
Shrek the Third (2007)
as Merlin (voice)
Casper (1995)
as Dibs
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
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
Ella Enchanted (2004)
as Narrator
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
102 Dalmatians (2000)
as Waddlesworth (voice)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
as Various Roles
The Aristocrats (2005)
as Self
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
as Desmond / Berthold
National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
as The Bike Rider
Hollywood Homicide (2003)
as Celebrity
Quest for Camelot (1998)
as Devon (voice)
Absolutely Anything (2015)
as Salubrious Gat (voice)
Who Is Martin Mull? (2026)
as Self
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
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
as Self
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003)
as English Victim
Nuns on the Run (1990)
as Brian Hope
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020)
as The Impressive Clergyman
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999)
as Evil Martin (voice)
What About Dick? (2012)
as The Piano
Splitting Heirs (1993)
as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
Pirates 4-D (1997)
as Pierre
Yellowbeard (1983)
as Commander Clement
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)
as Slyly (voice)
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
as Various Roles
Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)
as King Raff
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998)
as Alan Smithee
Delgo (2008)
as Spig (voice)
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014)
as Self
The Scream Team (2002)
as Coffin Ed
Dudley Do-Right (1999)
as Prospector
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)
as Self
The Wind in the Willows (1996)
as Rat
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)
as Parenthesis (voice) (archive sound)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
The Meaning of Monty Python (2013)
as Self
How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989)
as Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)
as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971)
as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
as Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003)
as Melvin / Dirk McQuickly / Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics" (1996)
as Man in Bed
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004)
as Drosselmeier (voice)
Brightness (2001)
as Mr. Bix
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012)
as Self
One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat (1991)
as Mervyn Whale
The Life of Python (2000)
as Self
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
as Self, others
State of Fear (1997)
Actor
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014)
as Self / Nigel Spasm
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979)
as Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
as Self
The Philosophers' Football Match (1972)
as Sokrates
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
as Self
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)
as Reporter
I Don't Believe It!: The One Foot in the Grave Story (2000)
as Self
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe (2002)
as Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release (2010)
as Self
An Accidental Studio (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Too Much Sun (1991)
as Sonny
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live (2014)
as Self
The Beatles Revolution (2000)
as Self
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black (2017)
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
The Movie Life of George (1989)
as Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (2008)
as Self - 'Berthold'
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO (2012)
as Self
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
The Roots of Monty Python (2005)
as Self (archive footage)
30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation (1999)
as Self
We Are Most Amused (2008)
as Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)
as Self
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008)
as Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007)
as Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Entire Universe (2016)
as Self - Presenter
The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)
as Gunther (uncredited)
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Roles (archive footage)
Missing Pieces (1992)
as Wendel
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014)
as Self
Life of Python (1990)
as Self / Various Roles
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982)
as Narrator
Earth to America (2005)
as Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015 (2017)
as Self - Audience Member
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974)
as Self
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1985)
as The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
as Self / Various Characters
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
Actor
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall (2010)
Actor
Monty Python In The Netherlands (1973)
as Pie Face 1
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005)
as Self
The Monty Python Story (1999)
as Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches (1999)
as Self
Alice in Wonderland (1966)
as Young Man (uncredited)
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003)
as Self
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966)
as Jazz Band Chauffeur (uncredited)
David Bowie - Sound and Vision (2003)
as Self
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999)
as Self
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
as Various Characters
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch (—)
Actor
The Seventh Python (2008)
as Self
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food (2018)
as Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
Group Madness (1983)
as Self
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure (2014)
as Self
The Mikado (1987)
as Ko-Ko
The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado (1987)
as Self
Yellow Submarine Sandwich (1978)
as Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)