Eric Idle

Acting • 207 Credits

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.

🎬 Directed Titles (8)

Directorial Filmography
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 ⭐ 3.4
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 ⭐ 3.4
Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014 ⭐ 3.6
Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

1982 ⭐ 4.0
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

2003 ⭐ 2.9
What About Dick?

What About Dick?

2012 ⭐ 3.8
The Tale of the Frog Prince

The Tale of the Frog Prince

1982 ⭐ 2.9
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981 ⭐ 3.8

✍️ Written & Story Credits (20)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 ⭐ 3.9
Writer
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 ⭐ 3.9
Screenplay
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 ⭐ 3.7
Screenplay
Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969 ⭐ 4.1
Writer
And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 ⭐ 3.7
Writer
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

1993 ⭐ 2.6
Writer
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

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

2010 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
The Two Ronnies

The Two Ronnies

1971 ⭐ 3.9
Writer
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

1989 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

2003 ⭐ 2.9
Writer
What About Dick?

What About Dick?

2012 ⭐ 3.8
Writer
Do Not Adjust Your Set

Do Not Adjust Your Set

1967 ⭐ 3.9
Writer
The Tale of the Frog Prince

The Tale of the Frog Prince

1982 ⭐ 2.9
Writer
Rutland Weekend Television

Rutland Weekend Television

1975 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
The Entire Universe

The Entire Universe

2016 ⭐ 1.9
Writer
Pirates 4-D

Pirates 4-D

1997 ⭐ 4.5
Screenplay
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

1971
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 ⭐ 4.0
as Declan Desmond (voice)
Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007 ⭐ 3.2
as Merlin (voice)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 ⭐ 3.9
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
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 ⭐ 3.9
as Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Casper

Casper

1995 ⭐ 3.2
as Dibs
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

1999 ⭐ 3.6
as Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983 ⭐ 3.7
as Various Roles
Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted

2004 ⭐ 3.2
as Narrator
Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015 ⭐ 3.0
as Salubrious Gat (voice)
102 Dalmatians

102 Dalmatians

2000 ⭐ 2.8
as Waddlesworth (voice)
National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985 ⭐ 3.1
as The Bike Rider
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988 ⭐ 3.5
as Desmond / Berthold
Frasier

Frasier

1993 ⭐ 3.9
as Chuck (voice)
Quest for Camelot

Quest for Camelot

1998 ⭐ 3.4
as Devon (voice)
Pinky and the Brain

Pinky and the Brain

1995 ⭐ 3.8
as Mom & Dad (voice)
Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969 ⭐ 4.1
as Various
Hollywood Homicide

Hollywood Homicide

2003 ⭐ 2.6
as Celebrity
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 ⭐ 3.2
as Self - Guest
The Transformers: The Movie

The Transformers: The Movie

1986 ⭐ 3.6
as Wreck-Gar (voice)
And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971 ⭐ 3.6
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
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 ⭐ 3.4
as Terry Halsey (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 ⭐ 2.9
as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 ⭐ 3.1
as Self - Guest
Hercules

Hercules

1998 ⭐ 3.5
as Parenthesis (voice)
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

2007 ⭐ 3.6
as Self
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

2018 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
Conan

Conan

2010 ⭐ 3.6
as Self - Guest
Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
Dudley Do-Right

Dudley Do-Right

1999 ⭐ 2.0
as Prospector
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 ⭐ 3.7
as Various Roles