Eric Idle
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 29, 1943 in South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1956–2024 (69 Years)
- Total Credits
- 209 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 29, 1943 South Shields, County Durham, England, UK 209 credits
Biography
Eric Idle is a British comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer. He was born on March 29, 1943, in South Shields, County Durham, England, UK. His father served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Idle is known for his work as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python. He has a career spanning over 171 credits, with a focus on acting.
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Career overview
Eric Idle is a British comedian, actor, and singer who is known for his work as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python. He has a long history of acting credits, with 171 known acting credits to his name. Idle's acting career spans a wide range of genres and mediums, including film and television.
As a member of Monty Python, Idle was part of a group of comedians who created a unique brand of surreal and absurd humor. While the specifics of his acting roles are not detailed in the provided sources, it is clear that he has had a significant impact on the world of comedy. Idle's work has been widely recognized and celebrated, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Idle's acting credits include a range of films and television shows, although the specifics of these roles are not detailed in the provided sources. He is known to have appeared in films such as The Midnight Special and Život Briana, and has also made appearances in other notable productions.
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STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
The Masked SingerThe Masked SingerAn Accidental StudioPython at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
GQ Presents: Iconic CharactersRobin Williams: Come Inside My MindThe Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015Terry Pratchett: Back in Black
The Entire UniverseThe Entire Universe · Writer
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertAbsolutely AnythingPut the Minister in the Socket · Original Story
Late Night with Seth MeyersThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonOff Camera with Sam JonesThe Boxtrolls · SongsMonty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
The Meaning of Monty Python
Inside ComedyLondon 2012 Olympic GamesWhat About Dick?What About Dick? · DirectorWhat About Dick? · Writer
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
ConanNot the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) · WriterNot The Messiah: The Road To Albert HallMonty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
DelgoLife Of Brian ScreenplayLife Of Brian Screenplay · ScreenplayThe Madness and Misadventures of MunchausenMonty Python Conquers America
The Graham Norton ShowShrek the ThirdMovie ConnectionsThe Secret Life of BrianHitler: The Comedy Years
The One ShowMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal BestMonty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal BestMonty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal BestMonty Python's Personal Best
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe AristocratsThe Roots of Monty PythonEarth to AmericaLive from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
The SoupThe Tony Danza ShowElla EnchantedThe Nutcracker and the MousekingThe Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
Real Time with Bill MaherThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowHollywood HomicideCan't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The RutlesCan't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles · Director
The Scream TeamPeter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Disney's House of MouseBrightnessUnplug the Minister in the Socket · Original Story
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command102 DalmatiansThe Beatles RevolutionThe Life of Python
South Park: Bigger, Longer & UncutHercules: Zero to HeroDudley Do-RightThe Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the RescueThe Monty Python Story
HerculesQuest for CamelotAn Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, BurnRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The MovieMonty Python: Live at Aspen
State of Fear
The Daily ShowSuddenly SusanClive Anderson All TalkThe Wind in the WillowsBobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"
Pinky and the BrainCasperMADtv
Late Show with David LettermanFrasierLate Night with Conan O'BrienSplitting HeirsSplitting Heirs · Executive Producer
Mom and Dad Save the WorldMissing Pieces
Full Filmography
209 titles- STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024) as Self - Writer & Actor
- Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021) as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020) as The Impressive Clergyman
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Hedgehog
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Hedgehog (archive footage)
- An Accidental Studio (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- GQ Presents: Iconic Characters (2018) as Self
- Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018) as Self
- The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food (2018) as Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
- The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015 (2017) as Self - Audience Member
- Terry Pratchett: Back in Black (2017) as Self
- The Entire Universe (2016) as Self - Presenter
- The Entire Universe (2016) Writer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Absolutely Anything (2015) as Salubrious Gat (voice)
- Put the Minister in the Socket (2015) Original Story
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- The Boxtrolls (2014) Songs
- Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014) as Self, others
- Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014) Director
- Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014) Writer
- 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014) as Self
- Monty Python: The Meaning of Live (2014) as Self
- Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014) as Self
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) as Self / Nigel Spasm
- The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure (2014) as Self
- The Meaning of Monty Python (2013) as Self
- Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
- London 2012 Olympic Games (2012) as Self
- What About Dick? (2012) as The Piano
- What About Dick? (2012) Director
- What About Dick? (2012) Writer
- What About Dick? (2012) Musical
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012) as Self
- London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012) as Self
- Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO (2012) as Self
- George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010) as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
- Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010) Writer
- Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall (2010)
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release (2010) as Self
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009) as Self
- Delgo (2008) as Spig (voice)
- Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008) as Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
- Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008) Screenplay
- The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (2008) as Self - 'Berthold'
- Monty Python Conquers America (2008) as Self
- We Are Most Amused (2008) as Self
- The Seventh Python (2008) as Self
- Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Shrek the Third (2007) as Merlin (voice)
- Movie Connections (2007) as Self
- The Secret Life of Brian (2007) as Self
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)
- What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Personal Best (2006) as Self / Various Characters
- Monty Python's Personal Best (2006) Creator
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best (2006) as Various Characters
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self
- The Roots of Monty Python (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Earth to America (2005) as Self
- Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) as Self
- The Soup (2004) as Self
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Ella Enchanted (2004) as Narrator
- The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004) as Drosselmeier (voice)
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Hollywood Homicide (2003) as Celebrity
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) as Melvin/Dirk McQuickly/Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) Director
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) Writer
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) Producer
- Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003) as English Victim
- David Bowie - Sound and Vision (2003) as Self
- The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003) as Self
- The Scream Team (2002) as Coffin Ed
- Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe (2002) as Self
- Disney's House of Mouse (2001) as Pluto Angel (voice)
- Brightness (2001) as Mr. Bix
- Unplug the Minister in the Socket (2001) Original Story
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as Guzelian (voice)
- 102 Dalmatians (2000) as Waddlesworth (voice)
- The Beatles Revolution (2000) as Self
- The Life of Python (2000) as Self
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
- Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) as Parenthesis (voice) (archive sound)
- Dudley Do-Right (1999) as Prospector
- The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999) as Evil Martin (voice)
- The Monty Python Story (1999) as Self
- Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches (1999) as Self
- Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999) as Self
- Hercules (1998) as Parenthesis (voice)
- Quest for Camelot (1998) as Devon (voice)
- An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998) as Alan Smithee
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998) as Slyly (voice)
- Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998) as Self
- State of Fear (1997)
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Ian Maxtone-Graham
- Clive Anderson All Talk (1996) as Self
- The Wind in the Willows (1996) as Rat
- Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics" (1996) as Man in Bed
- Pinky and the Brain (1995) as Mom & Dad (voice)
- Casper (1995) as Dibs
- MADtv (1995) as Zookeeper
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Frasier (1993) as Chuck (voice)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Splitting Heirs (1993) as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
- Splitting Heirs (1993) Executive Producer
- Splitting Heirs (1993) Writer
- Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) as King Raff
- Missing Pieces (1992) as Wendel
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Too Much Sun (1991) as Sonny
- One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat (1991) as Mervyn Whale
- Nuns on the Run (1990) as Brian Hope
- Life of Python (1990) as Self / Various Roles
- The Simpsons (1989) as Declan Desmond (voice)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1989) as Jean Passepartout
- How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) as Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
- The Movie Life of George (1989) as Self
- Nearly Departed (1989) as Grant Pritchard
- Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) as Self / Various Characters
- Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989) Writer
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) as Desmond / Berthold
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The Mikado (1987) as Ko-Ko
- The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado (1987) as Self
- The Transformers: The Movie (1986) as Wreck-Gar (voice)
- National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) as The Bike Rider
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1985) as The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) as Various Roles
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) Screenplay
- Yellowbeard (1983) as Commander Clement
- The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983) as Gunther (uncredited)
- Group Madness (1983) as Self
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) Director
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) Teleplay
- Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) as Various Roles
- Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) Writer
- The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982) as Narrator
- The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982) Director
- The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982) Writer
- Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) as Reporter
- Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981) Director
- 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
- Life of Brian (1979) Screenplay
- The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979) as Self
- The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) as Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
- The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) Director
- The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) Writer
- Yellow Submarine Sandwich (1978) as Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)
- Laverne & Shirley (1976) as Derek DeWoods
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Terry Halsey (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Director
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- 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
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Writer
- Rutland Weekend Television (1975) as Various Characters
- Rutland Weekend Television (1975) Writer
- Rutland Weekend Television (1975) Creator
- Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974) as Self
- Monty Python In The Netherlands (1973)
- Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972) as Various Characters
- The Philosophers' Football Match (1972) as Sokrates
- The Two Ronnies (1971) Writer
- 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
- And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) Screenplay
- Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971) as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
- The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
- The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971) Writer
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) as Various
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) Writer
- We Have Ways Of Making You Laugh (1968) as Various
- Titel, Thesen, Temperamente (1967) as Self
- Do Not Adjust Your Set (1967) as Various Characters
- Do Not Adjust Your Set (1967) Writer
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967)
- Alice in Wonderland (1966) as Young Man (uncredited)
- Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966) as Jazz Band Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
- Monty Python: Live at Aspen Creator
- No – That's Me Over Here! Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eric Idle best known for?
Eric Idle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Masked Singer (2019), The Masked Singer (2019), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Absolutely Anything (2015).
When and where was Eric Idle born?
Eric Idle was born on March 29, 1943 in South Shields, County Durham, England, UK.
How many credits does Eric Idle have?
Eric Idle has accumulated over 209 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2024.
What is Eric Idle's background in cinema and television?
Eric Idle is a British comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer. He was born on March 29, 1943, in South Shields, County Durham, England, UK. His father served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Idle is known for his work as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python...
Eric Idle by the numbers
209credits
142films
67TV series
1956–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) as Various — aged about 26
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 39
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as The Pied Piper / Robert Browning — aged about 39
- The Simpsons (1989) as Declan Desmond (voice) — aged about 46
- 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 — aged about 36
- 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 — aged about 32
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