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Eric Idle

Eric Idle

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.

Born

Mar 29, 1943

South Shields, County Durham, England, UK

Known For

Acting

Movies

114 acting

28 crew

Popularity

1.2

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Known For

Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007

as Merlin (voice)
Casper

Casper

1995

as Dibs
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975

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
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979

as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted

2004

as Narrator
The Transformers: The Movie

The Transformers: The Movie

1986

as Wreck-Gar (voice)
Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015

as Salubrious Gat (voice)
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

1999

as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
102 Dalmatians

102 Dalmatians

2000

as Waddlesworth (voice)
National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985

as The Bike Rider
Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third
2007 • as Merlin (voice)
★ 6.3
Casper
Casper
1995 • as Dibs
★ 6.3
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 • 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
★ 7.8
Life of Brian
Life of Brian
1979 • as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
★ 7.8
Ella Enchanted
Ella Enchanted
2004 • as Narrator
★ 6.5
The Transformers: The Movie
The Transformers: The Movie
1986 • as Wreck-Gar (voice)
★ 7.1
Absolutely Anything
Absolutely Anything
2015 • as Salubrious Gat (voice)
★ 5.9
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999 • as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
★ 7.3
102 Dalmatians
102 Dalmatians
2000 • as Waddlesworth (voice)
★ 5.5
National Lampoon's European Vacation
National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985 • as The Bike Rider
★ 6.2
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988 • as Desmond / Berthold
★ 7.0
Hollywood Homicide
Hollywood Homicide
2003 • as Celebrity
★ 5.2
Quest for Camelot
Quest for Camelot
1998 • as Devon (voice)
★ 6.8
Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
1983 • as Commander Clement
★ 5.6
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 • as Various Roles
★ 7.3
The Mikado
The Mikado
1987 • as Ko-Ko
★ 7.5
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998 • as Slyly (voice)
★ 6.1
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998 • as Alan Smithee
★ 3.9
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
2003 • as English Victim
★ 4.0
Delgo
Delgo
2008 • as Spig (voice)
★ 4.5
And Now for Something Completely Different
And Now for Something Completely Different
1971 • as Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With Cookbook
★ 7.2
The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats
2005 • as Self
★ 6.0
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999 • as Evil Martin (voice)
★ 4.7
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Hercules: Zero to Hero
1999 • as Parenthesis (voice) (archive sound)
★ 6.5
Dudley Do-Right
Dudley Do-Right
1999 • as Prospector
★ 4.1
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
2018 • as Self
★ 7.9
The Scream Team
The Scream Team
2002 • as Coffin Ed
★ 6.6
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982 • as Various Roles
★ 7.4
Nuns on the Run
Nuns on the Run
1990 • as Brian Hope
★ 5.9
Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
1993 • as Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
★ 5.2
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
2005 • as Self
★ 8.0
Mom and Dad Save the World
Mom and Dad Save the World
1992 • as King Raff
★ 4.9
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
2014 • as Self / Nigel Spasm
★ 7.1
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
1989 • as Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
1966 • as Young Man (uncredited)
★ 5.9
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
1996 • as Rat
★ 5.8
Earth to America
Earth to America
2005 • as Self
★ 7.7
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 • as Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
★ 6.8
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
2003 • as Melvin/Dirk McQuickly/Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
★ 5.8
Too Much Sun
Too Much Sun
1991 • as Sonny
★ 4.7
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014 • as Self, others
★ 7.1
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
2008 • as Self - 'Berthold'
★ 7.8
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983 • as Gunther (uncredited)
★ 7.2
movie
The Beatles Revolution
2000 • as Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
2012 • as Self
★ 7.6
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
2002 • as Self
The Seventh Python
The Seventh Python
2008 • as Self
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014 • as Self
★ 7.4
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
2012 • as Self
★ 6.9
Missing Pieces
Missing Pieces
1992 • as Wendel
★ 5.7
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
2014 • as Self
★ 8.0
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
2007 • as Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 5.0
Life of Python
Life of Python
1990 • as Self / Various Roles
★ 6.3
We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
2008 • as Self
★ 7.2
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
2004 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981 • as Reporter
★ 7.6
An Accidental Studio
An Accidental Studio
2019 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.4
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
2017 • as Self - Audience Member
★ 7.8
The Entire Universe
The Entire Universe
2016 • as Self - Presenter
★ 3.5
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998 • as Self
★ 7.1
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021 • as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
1979 • as Self
★ 7.4
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974 • as Self
★ 8.0
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010 • as Self
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
2012 • as Self
★ 7.4
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
1999 • as Self
What About Dick?
What About Dick?
2012 • as The Piano
★ 7.7
Monty Python Conquers America
Monty Python Conquers America
2008 • as Self
★ 6.5
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
2006 • as Various Characters
★ 7.0
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
2004 • as Drosselmeier (voice)
★ 6.3
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Monty Python In The Netherlands
1973
★ 6.0
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
1985 • as The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
★ 7.5
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
2020 • as The Impressive Clergyman
★ 6.3
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
1971
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010 • as Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
★ 7.0
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"
Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"
1996 • as Man in Bed
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
2006 • as Various Characters
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
2008 • as Self
★ 7.7
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
2004 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 9.0
movie
The Philosophers' Football Match
• as Sokrates
★ 10.0
The Roots of Monty Python
The Roots of Monty Python
2005 • as Self (archive footage)
The Tale of the Frog Prince
The Tale of the Frog Prince
1982 • as Narrator
★ 5.8
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
1966 • as Jazz Band Chauffeur (uncredited)
★ 5.4
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
2003 • as Self
★ 8.0
The Secret Life of Brian
The Secret Life of Brian
2007 • as Self
★ 7.6
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006 • as Various Characters
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black
2017 • as Self
★ 7.6
What the Pythons Did Next...
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007 • as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
2006 • as Various Characters
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
2004 • as Self (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
2006 • as Various Characters
★ 10.0
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
1999 • as Self
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010
Brightness
Brightness
2001 • as Mr. Bix
★ 8.0
David Bowie - Sound and Vision
David Bowie - Sound and Vision
2003 • as Self
★ 10.0
The Movie Life of George
The Movie Life of George
1989 • as Self
Group Madness
Group Madness
1983 • as Self
★ 9.0
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
1989 • as Self / Various Characters
★ 7.0
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
2014 • as Self
★ 6.0
The Life of Python
The Life of Python
2000 • as Self
The Monty Python Story
The Monty Python Story
1999 • as Self
movie
Life Of Brian Screenplay
2008 • as Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
2006 • as Various Characters
★ 8.3
One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat
One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat
1991 • as Mervyn Whale
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
1971 • as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
★ 10.0
The Meaning of Monty Python
The Meaning of Monty Python
2013 • as Self
★ 7.3
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
State of Fear
State of Fear
1997
Yellow Submarine Sandwich
Yellow Submarine Sandwich
1978 • as Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)
★ 10.0
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
2006 • as Various Characters
★ 8.0
movie
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
2014 • as Self
★ 4.0
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
2018 • as Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado
The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado
1987 • as Self