Eric Idle
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 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
Life of Brian
1979Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
Shrek the Third
2007Merlin (voice)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983Various Roles
Nuns on the Run
1990Brian Hope
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974Self
Splitting Heirs
1993Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
2003English Victim
Delgo
2008Spig (voice)
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1998Evil Martin (voice)
State of Fear
1997
Yellowbeard
1983Commander Clement
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982Various Roles
Casper
1995Dibs
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971Prosecutor / 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
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
2003Melvin/Dirk McQuickly/Lady Beth Mouse-PeddlerLife Of Brian Screenplay
2008Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006Various Characters
Earth to America
2005Self