Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Acting

Born:
1943-03-29
Place of birth:
South Shields, County Durham, England, UK

Biography

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

Filmography

Who Is Martin Mull?

Who Is Martin Mull?

5.82026Self
Movie
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

7.82024Self - Writer & Actor
TV
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

2021Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
Movie
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

6.32020The Impressive Clergyman
Movie
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

9.02019Self (archive footage)
Movie
An Accidental Studio

An Accidental Studio

6.42019Self (archive footage)
Movie
The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

7.52019Hedgehog (archive footage)
TV
GQ Presents: Iconic Characters

GQ Presents: Iconic Characters

7.52018Self
TV
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

2018Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
Movie
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

7.92018Self
Movie
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

7.82017Self - Audience Member
Movie
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

7.62017Self
Movie
The Entire Universe

The Entire Universe

3.82016Self - Presenter
Movie
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

6.12015Self - Guest
TV
Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

5.92015Salubrious Gat (voice)
Movie
Put the Minister in the Socket

Put the Minister in the Socket

2015Original Story
Movie
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

7.42014Self
Movie
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

2.02014Self (archive footage)
TV
The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls

6.72014Songs
Movie
Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

7.22014Self, others
Movie
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

6.02014Self
Movie
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

8.02014Self
Movie
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

4.02014Self
Movie
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

5.12014Self - Guest
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

5.82014Self
TV
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

7.12014Self / Nigel Spasm
Movie
Off Camera with Sam Jones

Off Camera with Sam Jones

5.02014Self
TV
The Meaning of Monty Python

The Meaning of Monty Python

7.42013Self
Movie
What About Dick?

What About Dick?

7.52012The Piano
Movie
London 2012 Olympic Games

London 2012 Olympic Games

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

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

7.42012Self
Movie
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

6.92012Self
Movie
The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

7.62012Self
Movie
Inside Comedy

Inside Comedy

6.52012Self
TV
George Harrison: Living in the Material World

George Harrison: Living in the Material World

7.52011Self
TV
Conan

Conan

7.22010Self - Guest
TV
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

2010
Movie
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

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

7.02010Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
Movie
Monty Python: Almost the Truth  (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

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

2010Self
Movie
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

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

7.62009Self
TV
Delgo

Delgo

4.62008Spig (voice)
Movie
We Are Most Amused

We Are Most Amused

7.22008Self
Movie
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

7.72008Self
Movie
The Seventh Python

The Seventh Python

2008Self
Movie
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen

The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen

7.82008Self - 'Berthold'
Movie
Life Of Brian Screenplay

Life Of Brian Screenplay

2008Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
Movie
Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America

6.22008Self
Movie
Movie Connections

Movie Connections

2007Self
TV
Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

6.32007Merlin (voice)
Movie
Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

5.02007Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

7.22007Self
TV
The Secret Life of Brian

The Secret Life of Brian

7.82007Self
Movie
What the Pythons Did Next...

What the Pythons Did Next...

2007Self (archive footage)
Movie
The One Show

The One Show

4.32006Self
TV
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

2006Various Characters
Movie
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best

2006Various Roles (archive footage)
Movie
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

7.02006Various Characters
Movie
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

10.02006Various Characters
Movie
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best

8.02006Various Characters
Movie
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

2006Various Characters
Movie