Eric Idle

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Eric Idle

Acting 83 March 29, 1943

South Shields, County Durham, England, UK

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…

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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

8.0 1989 TV Show
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

6.1 2015 TV Show
Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

6.3 2007 Movie
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

7.8 1975 Movie
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

7.8 1979 Movie
Casper

Casper

6.3 1995 Movie
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

6.8 2005 TV Show
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

5.8 2014 TV Show
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

5.1 2014 TV Show
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

7.3 1999 Movie
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

6.4 1996 TV Show
Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

6.4 1993 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

    TV show Self - Writer & Actor

  2. 2021
    Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

    Movie Self (archive footage)(uncredited)

  3. 2020
    A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

    Movie The Impressive Clergyman

  4. 2019
    Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  5. 2019
    An Accidental Studio

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  6. 2019
    The Masked Singer

    TV show Hedgehog

  7. 2018
    GQ Presents: Iconic Characters

    TV show Self

  8. 2018
    The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

    Movie Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)

  9. 2018
    Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

    Movie Self

  10. 2017
    The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

    Movie Self - Audience Member

  11. 2017
    Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

    Movie Self

  12. 2016
    The Entire Universe

    Movie Self - Presenter

  13. 2015
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    TV show Self - Guest

  14. 2015
    Absolutely Anything

    Movie Salubrious Gat (voice)

  15. 2015
    Put the Minister in the Socket

    Movie Original Story

  16. 2014
    Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

    Movie Self

More credits
  1. 2014
    Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  2. 2014
    The Boxtrolls

    Movie Songs

  3. 2014
    Monty Python Live (Mostly)

    Movie Self, others

  4. 2014
    Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

    Movie Self

  5. 2014
    50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

    Movie Self

  6. 2014
    The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

    Movie Self

  7. 2014
    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    TV show Self - Guest

  8. 2014
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    TV show Self

  9. 2014
    The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

    Movie Self / Nigel Spasm

  10. 2014
    Off Camera with Sam Jones

    TV show Self

  11. 2013
    The Meaning of Monty Python

    Movie Self

  12. 2012
    What About Dick?

    Movie The Piano

  13. 2012
    London 2012 Olympic Games

    TV show Self

  14. 2012
    Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO

    Movie Self

  15. 2012
    London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

    Movie Self

  16. 2012
    The Secret Policeman's Ball

    Movie Self

  17. 2012
    Inside Comedy

    TV show Self

  18. 2011
    George Harrison: Living in the Material World

    TV show Self

  19. 2010
    Conan

    TV show Self - Guest

  20. 2010
    Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

    Movie

  21. 2010
    Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

    Movie Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben

  22. 2010
    Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

    Movie Self

  23. 2009
    Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

    TV show Self

  24. 2008
    Delgo

    Movie Spig (voice)