Eric Idle
ActorWriterMusic Department
- Born
- March 29, 1943
Eric Idle is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, playwright, director, and songwriter. co-creator of Monty Python on TV, stage, and five films, including The Life of Brian and The Holy Grail, which he later adapted for the stage with John Du Prez as Monty Python's Spamalot, winning the Tony…
Director
| Monty Python Live (Mostly)(2014) |
| What About Dick?(2012) |
| George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992(2004) |
| The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch(2003) |
| Faerie Tale Theatre(1982) |
Writer
| Space Goofs But It's a Monty Python's Flying Circus Episode(2022) |
| Monty Python Live (Mostly)(2014) |
| What About Dick?(2012) |
| Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy(2010) |
| Monty Python's Personal Best(2006) |
Actor
| Fuck Christmas: Eric Idle(2025)as Eric Idle |
| Eric Idle feat. The Hot Dog Puppets: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life(2020)as Eric Idle |
| The Entire Universe(2016)as Presenter |
| Absolutely Anything(2015)as Salubrious Gat |
| Monty Python Live (Mostly)(2014)as Spanish Guitarist, First Yorkshireman, Noël Coward, Michelangelo, First Bruce, Graham aka Hamrag Yatlerot, Self, First Poofy Judge, Arthur Nudge, Chris, Man in Pink, Mr. Bun |
Producer
| Spamalot(2004) |
| The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch(2003) |
| Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python(2002) |
| Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail(1996) |
| Splitting Heirs(1993) |
Composer
| One Foot in the Grave(1990) |
| Dirk & Stig: Ging Gang Goolie(1978) |
Production Designer
| Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail(1996) |
Music Department
| Spamalot(2004) |
| One Foot in the Grave(1990) |
| Dirk & Stig: Ging Gang Goolie(1978) |
Script and Continuity Department
| The Liver Birds(1969) |
Additional Crew
| Pinocchio(2002) |
| Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different(1971) |
Thanks
| The Challenge Show(2013) |
| Tommy Oliver and the Fighting Spirit(2015) |
| Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO(2012) |
| Special Collector's Edition(2010) |
| The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen(2008) |
Soundtrack
| Raha-Suomi(2025) |
| The Project(2009) |
| Eric Idle feat. The Hot Dog Puppets: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life(2020) |
| Diminishing Returns(2016) |
| ITV Evening News(1999) |
Self
| Bio min Bio podden(2024)as Self - Gäst |
| Breakfast(2000)as Self |
| This Morning(1988)as Self |
| The One Show(2006)as Self, Self - Guest |
| Everywhere Man: The Lives and Times of Peter Asher(2025)as Self |
Archive Footage
| ABC News Breakfast(2008)as Self - Monty Python Member |
| David Frost Vs(2025)as Self |
| Norman's Rare Guitars Documentary(2024)as Self - Actor, Musician |
| Outsiders(2016)as Self - British Comedian |
| Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years(2024)as Self |
Archive Sound
| Paroles d'Histoire(2018) |
Credit Score: Eric Idle
| # | Name | Score | Year | Win | Nom | Known | ★ | Wins | Noms | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monty Python's Flying Circus | 48.75 | 2018 | • | 8.8 | 3 | 10 | 87279 | ||
| 2 | Monty Python and the Holy Grail | 26.00 | 1975 | • | 8.1 | 0 | 0 | 603343 | ||
| 3 | Monty Python's Life of Brian | 6.00 | 1979 | • | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 435087 | ||
| 4 | Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy | 4.88 | 2010 | • | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 1445 | ||
| 5 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | 4.88 | 1989 | • | 7.1 | 0 | 4 | 59919 | ||
| 6 | Monty Python's the Meaning of Life | 4.88 | 1983 | • | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 130070 | ||
| 7 | Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different | 3.75 | 1972 | • | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 32688 | ||
| 8 | Splitting Heirs | 3.09 | 1993 | • | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 4844 | ||
| 9 | Shrek the Third | 3.00 | 2007 | • | 6.1 | 0 | 1 | 360320 | ||
| 10 | Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl | 2.60 | 1982 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 16354 |