Eric Idle
Actor · Screenplay · Writer · Executive Producer
Born Mar 29, 1943 · South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
Active 1966–present · Awards: European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
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
Monty Python: Live at Aspen - CreatorClose-Up Toothpaste RelaunchThe 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