Eric Idle
Actor · Screenplay · Writer · Executive Producer
Born Mar 29, 1943 · South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
Active 1966–present
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
Close-Up Toothpaste RelaunchMonty Python: Live at Aspen — CreatorThe Simpsons (1989) — Declan Desmond (voice)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 · WriterLife of Brian (1979) — Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee · ScreenplaySouth Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) — Dr. Vosknocker (voice)Shrek the Third (2007) — Merlin (voice)Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) — Various Roles · ScreenplayMonty Python's Flying Circus (1969) — Various · WriterCasper (1995) — DibsFrasier (1993) — Chuck (voice)Pinky and the Brain (1995) — Mom & Dad (voice)The Boxtrolls (2014) — SongsElla Enchanted (2004) — NarratorThe Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) — Desmond / BertholdQuest for Camelot (1998) — Devon (voice)And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) — ScreenplayThe Transformers: The Movie (1986) — Wreck-Gar (voice)Absolutely Anything (2015) — Salubrious Gat (voice)Saturday Night Live (1975) — DirectorNational Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) — The Bike Rider102 Dalmatians (2000) — Waddlesworth (voice)Hercules (1998) — Parenthesis (voice)Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) — Various Roles · Writer