Eric Idle
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Eric Idle is a British comedian, actor, and writer born in 1943 who is best known for his work with the comedy group Monty Python. He has had a significant influence on comedy and entertainment through both his performances and creative writing across television, film, and theater.
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- 1943
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- Monty Python's Big Red Book
- Brand New Monty Python Papperbok
- Pythons' Autobiography by the Pythons
- Micromacrocosm
- Hello sailor
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Acting · 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 Monty Python.
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- STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces — Self - Writer & Actor2024
- Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated — Self (archive footage)(uncredited)2021
- A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion — The Impressive Clergyman2020
- An Accidental Studio — Self (archive footage)2019
- Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails — Self (archive footage)2019
- The Masked Singer — Hedgehog2019
- The Masked Singer — Hedgehog (archive footage)
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Eric Idle (born 29 March 1943) is an English actor, comedian, songwriter, musician, screenwriter and playwright. He was a member of the British comedy group Monty Python and the parody rock band the Rutles. Idle studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and joined Cambridge University Footlights. He has received a Grammy Award as well as nominations for two Tony Awards.
Idle reached stardom in the 1970s when he co-created and acted in the Python sketch comedy series Flying Circus (1969–1974) and the films Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian, (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983) with Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Known for his elaborate wordplay and musical numbers, Idle composed and performed many of the songs featured in Python projects, including "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life".
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