Eric Idle

Acting · Born 1943-03-29 in 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.

Filmography

• Life of Brian as Mr. 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 as Dead 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 as Merlin (voice)
• Monty Python's The Meaning of Life as Various Roles
• Nuns on the Run as Brian Hope
• Splitting Heirs as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
• Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure as English Victim
• Delgo as Spig (voice)
• The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue as Evil Martin (voice)
• Yellowbeard as Commander Clement