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
Cast Credits
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces
Character: Self - Writer & Actor
TV • 2024
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Character: Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
MOVIE • 2021
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
Character: The Impressive Clergyman
MOVIE • 2020
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2019
An Accidental Studio
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2019
The Masked Singer
Character: Hedgehog
TV • 2019
The Masked Singer
Character: Hedgehog (archive footage)
TV • 2019
GQ Presents: Iconic Characters
Character: Self
TV • 2018
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
Character: Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2018
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2018
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
Character: Self - Audience Member
MOVIE • 2017
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017
The Entire Universe
Character: Self - Presenter
MOVIE • 2016
Absolutely Anything
Character: Salubrious Gat (voice)
MOVIE • 2015
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2014
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Character: Self, others
MOVIE • 2014
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014
The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014
Crew
Crew Credits
The Entire Universe
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2016
Put the Minister in the Socket
Role: Original Story
MOVIE • 2015
The Boxtrolls
Role: Songs
MOVIE • 2014
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2014
What About Dick?
Role: Musical
MOVIE • 2012
What About Dick?
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
What About Dick?
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2012
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2010
Life Of Brian Screenplay
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2008
Monty Python's Personal Best
Role: Creator
TV • 2006
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2003
Unplug the Minister in the Socket
Role: Original Story
MOVIE • 2001
Splitting Heirs
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1993
Splitting Heirs
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1993
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1989
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1983
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982