Neil Innes

Acting • 48 Credits

Biography

Neil James Innes was an English writer, comedian and musician. He first came to prominence in the pioneering comedy rock group Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later became a frequent collaborator with the Monty Python troupe on their BBC television series and films, and is often called the "seventh Python" along with performer Carol Cleveland. He co-created the Rutles, a Beatles parody/pastiche project, with Python Eric Idle, and wrote the band's songs.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (1)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
The Raggy Dolls

The Raggy Dolls

1986 ⭐ 3.9
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 ⭐ 3.9
as First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 ⭐ 3.9
as A Weedy Samaritan
Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969 ⭐ 4.2
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 ⭐ 3.4
as Lady with Pram (uncredited)
Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky

1977 ⭐ 3.0
as 2nd Herald
Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

1989 ⭐ 3.0
as Hy-Brasilian
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 ⭐ 3.7
as Various Roles
Magical Mystery Tour

Magical Mystery Tour

1967 ⭐ 3.3
as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 ⭐ 3.4
as Ron Nasty
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Concert for George

Concert for George

2003 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
The Missionary

The Missionary

1982 ⭐ 2.8
as Singer at Gin Palace
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

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

2009 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

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

2010 ⭐ 3.5
as Mexican / Mountie
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

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

2003 ⭐ 2.9
as Ron Nasty (archive footage)
Do Not Adjust Your Set

Do Not Adjust Your Set

1967 ⭐ 3.9
The Raggy Dolls

The Raggy Dolls

1986 ⭐ 3.9
as Narrator
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

1982 ⭐ 3.1
as Self
Rutland Weekend Television

Rutland Weekend Television

1975 ⭐ 3.1
as Various Characters
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

2004 ⭐ 2.4
as Self
We Need Answers

We Need Answers

2009 ⭐ 3.6
as Self - Contestant
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

1974 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage

The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage

1969 ⭐ 1.0
as Self
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

2003 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
Yellow Submarine Sandwich

Yellow Submarine Sandwich

1978 ⭐ 5.0
as Ron Nasty
The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

1976 ⭐ 2.5
as Self
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'

Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'

2008
as Self
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'

Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'

2008
as Self
The Mysterious Tadpole

The Mysterious Tadpole

1986
as Narrator (voice)
The Seventh Python

The Seventh Python

2008
as Self