Neil Innes
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1944-12-09 – 2019-12-29
Place of birth: Danbury, Essex, England, UK
Biography
Neil James Innes was an English writer, comedian and musician. He first came to prominence in the pioneering comedy rock group Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later became a frequent collaborator with the Monty Python troupe on their BBC television series and films, and is often called the "seventh Python" along with performer Carol Cleveland. He co-created the Rutles, a Beatles parody/pastiche project, with Python Eric Idle, and wrote the band's songs.
Known for
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974Self
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982Various Roles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
2003Ron Nasty (archive footage)
Magical Mystery Tour
1967The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004Self
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978Ron Nasty
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010Mexican / Mountie
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'
2008Self
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
2008Self
The Mysterious Tadpole
1986Narrator (voice)
Jabberwocky
19772nd Herald
The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage
1969Self
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
2003Self
The Seventh Python
2008Self
Life of Brian
1979A Weedy Samaritan
The Roots of Monty Python
2005Self
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982Self