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Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Acting·1943·112 films

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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As Actor

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

As Director

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003)
What About Dick?
What About Dick? (2012)
The Tale of the Frog Prince
The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982)
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)

As Writer

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Life of Brian
Life of Brian (1979)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
And Now for Something Completely Different
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs (1993)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003)
What About Dick?
What About Dick? (2012)
The Tale of the Frog Prince
The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982)
The Entire Universe
The Entire Universe (2016)
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
Unplug the Minister in the Socket
Unplug the Minister in the Socket (2001)
Put the Minister in the Socket
Put the Minister in the Socket (2015)