- Known for
- Acting
- Credits
- 140 films
- Born
- March 29, 1943 (age 83)
- Place of birth
- South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
Acting
Eric Idle
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
20076.3
Shrek the Third
English · Fantasy · Adventure
19757.8
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
English · Adventure · Comedy
Acting 113
- —Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
- 2026Who Is Martin Mull? · Self
- 2021Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated · Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
- 2020A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion · The Impressive Clergyman
- 2019Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails · Self (archive footage)
- 2019An Accidental Studio · Self (archive footage)
- 2018The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food · Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
Writing 18
- 2016The Entire Universe · Writer
- 2015Put the Minister in the Socket · Original Story
- 2014Monty Python Live (Mostly) · Writer
- 2012What About Dick? · Writer, Musical
- 2010Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) · Writer
- 2003Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles · Writer
- 2001Unplug the Minister in the Socket · Original Story
Directing 6
- 2014Monty Python Live (Mostly) · Director
- 2012What About Dick? · Director
- 2003Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles · Director
- 1982The Tale of the Frog Prince · Director
- 1981Steve Martin's Best Show Ever · Director
- 1978The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash · Director
Production 2
- 2003Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles · Producer
- 1993Splitting Heirs · Executive Producer
Sound 1
- 2014The Boxtrolls · Songs
