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Eric Idle

Bio: 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eric Idle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Born: Mon, Mar 29 1943

Birthplace: South Shields, County Durham, England, UK

Eric Idle is 81 years old

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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

Eric Idle was

78 in Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

as 'Self (archive footage)(uncredited)'.

Sat, Jun 05 2021

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

Eric Idle was

76 in Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Sep 07 2019

An Accidental Studio

Eric Idle was

76 in An Accidental Studio

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jul 12 2019

The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

Eric Idle was

74 in The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

as 'Dirk McQuickley (Archival Footage)'.

Mon, Jan 29 2018

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

Eric Idle was

74 in Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 19 2018

Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

Eric Idle was

73 in Terry Pratchett: Back in Black

as 'Self'.

Sat, Feb 11 2017

The Entire Universe

Eric Idle was

73 in The Entire Universe

as 'Self - Presenter'.

Mon, Dec 26 2016

Absolutely Anything

Eric Idle was

72 in Absolutely Anything

as 'Salubrious Gat (voice)'.

Fri, Jun 26 2015

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

Eric Idle was

71 in Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

as 'Self'.

Thu, Nov 13 2014

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Eric Idle was

71 in Monty Python Live (Mostly)

as 'Self, others'.

Sun, Jul 20 2014

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

Eric Idle was

71 in Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jun 29 2014

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

Eric Idle was

71 in 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

as 'Self'.

Sat, May 24 2014

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

Eric Idle was

71 in The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 11 2014

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

Eric Idle was

70 in The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

as 'Self / Nigel Spasm'.

Sun, Feb 09 2014

The Meaning of Monty Python

Eric Idle was

70 in The Meaning of Monty Python

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 08 2013

What About Dick?

Eric Idle was

69 in What About Dick?

as 'The Piano'.

Tue, Nov 13 2012

Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO

Eric Idle was

69 in Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 05 2012

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

Eric Idle was

69 in London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

as 'Self'.

Sun, Aug 12 2012

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Eric Idle was

68 in The Secret Policeman's Ball

as 'Self'.

Sun, Mar 04 2012

George Harrison: Living in the Material World

Eric Idle was

68 in George Harrison: Living in the Material World

as 'Self'.

Wed, Oct 05 2011

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Eric Idle was

66 in Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

as 'Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben'.

Thu, Mar 25 2010

Delgo

Eric Idle was

65 in Delgo

as 'Spig (voice)'.

Fri, Dec 12 2008

We Are Most Amused

Eric Idle was

65 in We Are Most Amused

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 15 2008

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

Eric Idle was

65 in Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jul 01 2008

The Seventh Python

Eric Idle was

65 in The Seventh Python

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jun 26 2008

The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen

Eric Idle was

65 in The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen

as 'Self - 'Berthold''.

Tue, Apr 08 2008

Life Of Brian Screenplay

Eric Idle was

64 in Life Of Brian Screenplay

as 'Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler'.

Tue, Jan 29 2008

Monty Python Conquers America

Eric Idle was

64 in Monty Python Conquers America

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jan 01 2008

Shrek the Third

Eric Idle was

64 in Shrek the Third

as 'Merlin (voice)'.

Thu, May 17 2007

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Eric Idle was

64 in Hitler: The Comedy Years

as 'Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, May 10 2007

The Secret Life of Brian

Eric Idle was

63 in The Secret Life of Brian

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jan 01 2007

Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best

Eric Idle was

62 in Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best

as 'Various Characters'.

Wed, Feb 22 2006

Monty Python's Flying Circus - Eric Idle's Personal Best

Eric Idle was

62 in Monty Python's Flying Circus - Eric Idle's Personal Best

as 'Various Characters'.

Wed, Feb 22 2006

Earth to America

Eric Idle was

62 in Earth to America

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 20 2005

The Aristocrats

Eric Idle was

62 in The Aristocrats

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jul 29 2005

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

Eric Idle was

61 in Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 20 2005

The Nutcracker and the Mouseking

Eric Idle was

61 in The Nutcracker and the Mouseking

as 'Drosselmeier (voice)'.

Tue, Oct 12 2004

Ella Enchanted

Eric Idle was

61 in Ella Enchanted

as 'Narrator'.

Fri, Apr 09 2004

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1

Eric Idle was

60 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2

Eric Idle was

60 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3

Eric Idle was

60 in The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure

Eric Idle was

60 in Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure

as 'English Victim'.

Sat, Dec 20 2003

David Bowie - Sound and Vision

Eric Idle was

60 in David Bowie - Sound and Vision

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 12 2003

The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

Eric Idle was

60 in The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

as 'Self'.

Tue, Sep 02 2003

The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch

Eric Idle was

60 in The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch

as 'Melvin/Dirk McQuickly/Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler'.

Sat, Aug 16 2003

Hollywood Homicide

Eric Idle was

60 in Hollywood Homicide

as 'Celebrity'.

Mon, Jun 09 2003

The Scream Team

Eric Idle was

59 in The Scream Team

as 'Coffin Ed'.

Fri, Oct 11 2002

Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe

Eric Idle was

58 in Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jan 12 2002

Brightness

Eric Idle was

58 in Brightness

as 'Mr. Bix'.

Sun, Apr 01 2001

The Beatles Revolution

Eric Idle was

57 in The Beatles Revolution

as 'Self'.

Fri, Nov 17 2000

The Life of Python

Eric Idle was

57 in The Life of Python

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 31 2000

102 Dalmatians

Eric Idle was

57 in 102 Dalmatians

as 'Waddlesworth (voice)'.

Sat, Oct 07 2000

Pirates: 3D Show

Eric Idle was

56 in Pirates: 3D Show

as 'Pierre'.

Fri, Dec 31 1999

Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

Eric Idle was

56 in Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 08 1999

The Monty Python Story

Eric Idle was

56 in The Monty Python Story

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 08 1999

Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

Eric Idle was

56 in Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 08 1999

Dudley Do-Right

Eric Idle was

56 in Dudley Do-Right

as 'Prospector'.

Fri, Aug 27 1999

Hercules: Zero to Hero

Eric Idle was

56 in Hercules: Zero to Hero

as 'Parenthesis (voice) (archive sound)'.

Tue, Aug 17 1999

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

Eric Idle was

56 in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

as 'Dr. Vosknocker (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 30 1999

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

Eric Idle was

55 in The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

as 'Evil Martin (voice)'.

Tue, Dec 22 1998

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

Eric Idle was

55 in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie

as 'Slyly (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 16 1998

Quest for Camelot

Eric Idle was

55 in Quest for Camelot

as 'Devon (voice)'.

Fri, May 15 1998

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Eric Idle was

54 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen

as 'Self'.

Sat, Mar 21 1998

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

Eric Idle was

54 in An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

as 'Alan Smithee'.

Fri, Feb 20 1998

State of Fear

Eric Idle was

53 in State of Fear

as ''.

Wed, Jan 01 1997

Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"

Eric Idle was

53 in Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"

as 'Man in Bed'.

Wed, Dec 04 1996

The Wind in the Willows

Eric Idle was

53 in The Wind in the Willows

as 'Rat'.

Wed, Oct 16 1996

Casper

Eric Idle was

52 in Casper

as 'Paul 'Dibbs' Plutzker'.

Fri, May 26 1995

Splitting Heirs

Eric Idle was

50 in Splitting Heirs

as 'Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel'.

Fri, Apr 02 1993

Mom and Dad Save the World

Eric Idle was

49 in Mom and Dad Save the World

as 'King Raff'.

Fri, Jul 24 1992

Missing Pieces

Eric Idle was

48 in Missing Pieces

as 'Wendel'.

Sat, Mar 28 1992

Too Much Sun

Eric Idle was

47 in Too Much Sun

as 'Sonny'.

Wed, Oct 10 1990

Life of Python

Eric Idle was

46 in Life of Python

as 'Self / Various Roles'.

Fri, Mar 16 1990

Nuns on the Run

Eric Idle was

46 in Nuns on the Run

as 'Brian Hope'.

Fri, Mar 16 1990

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Eric Idle was

46 in Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

as 'Self / Various Characters'.

Sat, Nov 18 1989

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

Eric Idle was

46 in How to Get Ahead in Advertising

as 'Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)'.

Fri, May 05 1989

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Eric Idle was

45 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as 'Desmond / Berthold'.

Wed, Dec 07 1988

The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado

Eric Idle was

44 in The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 02 1987

The Mikado

Eric Idle was

43 in The Mikado

as 'Ko-Ko'.

Thu, Jan 01 1987

The Transformers: The Movie

Eric Idle was

43 in The Transformers: The Movie

as 'Wreck-Gar (voice)'.

Fri, Aug 08 1986

National Lampoon's European Vacation

Eric Idle was

42 in National Lampoon's European Vacation

as 'The Bike Rider'.

Thu, Jul 25 1985

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Eric Idle was

42 in The Pied Piper of Hamelin

as 'The Pied Piper / Robert Browning'.

Fri, Apr 05 1985

Yellowbeard

Eric Idle was

40 in Yellowbeard

as 'Commander Clement'.

Fri, Jun 24 1983

Group Madness

Eric Idle was

40 in Group Madness

as 'Self'.

Sat, Jun 11 1983

The Crimson Permanent Assurance

Eric Idle was

40 in The Crimson Permanent Assurance

as 'Gunther (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 31 1983

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Eric Idle was

40 in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

as 'Various Roles'.

Thu, Mar 31 1983

The Tale of the Frog Prince

Eric Idle was

39 in The Tale of the Frog Prince

as 'Narrator'.

Sat, Sep 11 1982

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Eric Idle was

39 in Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

as 'Various Roles'.

Fri, Jun 25 1982

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Eric Idle was

38 in Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

as 'Reporter'.

Wed, Nov 25 1981

Life of Brian

Eric Idle was

36 in Life of Brian

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

Fri, Aug 17 1979

The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

Eric Idle was

36 in The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jun 20 1979

Yellow Submarine Sandwich

Eric Idle was

34 in Yellow Submarine Sandwich

as 'Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)'.

Wed, Mar 22 1978

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

Eric Idle was

34 in The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

as 'Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead'.

Wed, Mar 22 1978

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Eric Idle was

31 in 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'.

Fri, Mar 14 1975

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

Eric Idle was

31 in Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

as 'Self'.

Thu, Dec 19 1974

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

Eric Idle was

28 in The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

as ''.

Fri, Dec 31 1971

And Now for Something Completely Different

Eric Idle was

28 in And Now for Something Completely Different

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'.

Tue, Sep 28 1971

Euroshow '71: May Day Special

Eric Idle was

28 in Euroshow '71: May Day Special

as 'Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)'.

Sat, May 01 1971

Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

Eric Idle was

27 in Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

as 'Various Roles'.

Sun, Jan 03 1971

Alice in Wonderland

Eric Idle was

23 in Alice in Wonderland

as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.

Wed, Dec 28 1966

Close-up Toothpaste Relaunch

Eric Idle will be

81+ in Close-up Toothpaste Relaunch

as ''.

Unreleased

Nuclear Bogeyheads

Eric Idle will be

81+ in Nuclear Bogeyheads

as 'Bogeyhead'.

Unreleased

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STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

Eric Idle was

80+ in STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

as 'Self - Writer & Actor'.

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 28 2024

The Masked Singer

Eric Idle was

75+ in The Masked Singer

as 'Hedgehog, Hedgehog (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 2019

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Eric Idle was

70+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

Off Camera with Sam Jones

Eric Idle was

70+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014

Inside Comedy

Eric Idle was

68+ in Inside Comedy

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

Eric Idle was

66+ in Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2009

Movie Connections

Eric Idle was

64+ in Movie Connections

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2007

The Graham Norton Show

Eric Idle was

63+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

The One Show

Eric Idle was

63+ in The One Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Monty Python's Personal Best

Eric Idle was

62+ in Monty Python's Personal Best

as 'Self / Various Characters'.

First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 2006

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Eric Idle was

61+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005

The Tony Danza Show

Eric Idle was

61+ in The Tony Danza Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

The Soup

Eric Idle was

61+ in The Soup

as ''.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 01 2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Eric Idle was

60+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Real Time with Bill Maher

Eric Idle was

59+ in Real Time with Bill Maher

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003

Disney's House of Mouse

Eric Idle was

57+ in Disney's House of Mouse

as 'Pluto Angel (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 13 2001

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Eric Idle was

57+ in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

as 'Guzelian (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000

Hercules

Eric Idle was

55+ in Hercules

as 'Parenthesis (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998

Clive Anderson All Talk

Eric Idle was

53+ in Clive Anderson All Talk

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1996

Suddenly Susan

Eric Idle was

53+ in Suddenly Susan

as 'Ian Maxtone-Graham'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996

The Daily Show

Eric Idle was

53+ in The Daily Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

MADtv

Eric Idle was

52+ in MADtv

as 'Zookeeper'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995

Pinky and the Brain

Eric Idle was

52+ in Pinky and the Brain

as 'Mom & Dad (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995

Frasier

Eric Idle was

50+ in Frasier

as 'Chuck (voice)'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993

Pebble Mill

Eric Idle was

48+ in Pebble Mill

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991

One Foot In the Grave

Eric Idle was

46+ in One Foot In the Grave

as 'Mervyn Whale'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990

The Simpsons

Eric Idle was

46+ in The Simpsons

as 'Declan Desmond (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Around the World in 80 Days

Eric Idle was

46+ in Around the World in 80 Days

as 'Jean Passepartout'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 1989

Nearly Departed

Eric Idle was

46+ in Nearly Departed

as 'Grant Pritchard'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1989

Going Live!

Eric Idle was

44+ in Going Live!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987

Faerie Tale Theatre

Eric Idle was

39+ in Faerie Tale Theatre

as 'Narrator (voice), The Pied Piper / Robert Browning'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

Laverne & Shirley

Eric Idle was

32+ in Laverne & Shirley

as 'Derek DeWoods'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976

Saturday Night Live

Eric Idle was

32+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Host, Self / Various'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Rutland Weekend Television

Eric Idle was

32+ in Rutland Weekend Television

as 'Various Characters'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Eric Idle was

31+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975

Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

Eric Idle was

28+ in Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus

as 'Various Characters'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 1972

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Eric Idle was

26+ in Monty Python's Flying Circus

as 'Various'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1969

We Have Ways Of Making You Laugh

Eric Idle was

25+ in We Have Ways Of Making You Laugh

as 'Various'.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 1968

Do Not Adjust Your Set

Eric Idle was

24+ in Do Not Adjust Your Set

as 'Various Characters'.

First Air Date
Tue, Dec 26 1967

At Last the 1948 Show

Eric Idle was

23+ in At Last the 1948 Show

as ''.

First Air Date
Wed, Feb 15 1967