Eric Idle

Acting

Eric Idle

Born 29 March 1943 · South Shields, County Durham, England, UK · 83

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Simpsons1989 · Series · Declan Desmond (voice)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975 · Film · 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 Brian1979 · Film · Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut1999 · Film · Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
Shrek the Third2007 · Film · Merlin (voice)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life1983 · Film · Various Roles

Filmography

Movies

64 films

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion2020 · Film · The Impressive Clergyman
The Entire Universe2016 · Film · Writer
Absolutely Anything2015 · Film · Salubrious Gat (voice)
Monty Python Live (Mostly)2014 · Film · Director
What About Dick?2012 · Film · The Piano
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall2010 · Film
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010 · Film · Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
Delgo2008 · Film · Spig (voice)
Life Of Brian Screenplay2008 · Film · Mr. Cheeky, Stan aka Loretta, Harry the Haggler
Shrek the Third2007 · Film · Merlin (voice)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best2006 · Film · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best2006 · Film · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best2006 · Film · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best2006 · Film · Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best2006 · Film · Various Characters
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking2004 · Film · Drosselmeier (voice)
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure2003 · Film · English Victim
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles2003 · Film · Melvin / Dirk McQuickly / Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
Hollywood Homicide2003 · Film · Celebrity
The Scream Team2002 · Film · Coffin Ed
Brightness2001 · Film · Mr. Bix
102 Dalmatians2000 · Film · Waddlesworth (voice)
Dudley Do-Right1999 · Film · Prospector
Hercules: Zero to Hero1999 · Film · Parenthesis (voice) (archive sound)
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut1999 · Film · Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue1999 · Film · Evil Martin (voice)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie1998 · Film · Slyly (voice)
Quest for Camelot1998 · Film · Devon (voice)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn1998 · Film · Alan Smithee
Pirates 4-D1997 · Film · Pierre
State of Fear1997 · Film
Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"1996 · Film · Man in Bed
The Wind in the Willows1996 · Film · Rat
Casper1995 · Film · Dibs
Splitting Heirs1993 · Film · Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
Mom and Dad Save the World1992 · Film · King Raff
Missing Pieces1992 · Film · Wendel
One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat1991 · Film · Mervyn Whale
Too Much Sun1991 · Film · Sonny
Nuns on the Run1990 · Film · Brian Hope
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python1989 · Film · Writer
How to Get Ahead in Advertising1989 · Film · Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen1988 · Film · Desmond / Berthold
The Mikado1987 · Film · Ko-Ko
The Transformers: The Movie1986 · Film · Wreck-Gar (voice)
National Lampoon's European Vacation1985 · Film · The Bike Rider
The Pied Piper of Hamelin1985 · Film · The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
Yellowbeard1983 · Film · Commander Clement
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life1983 · Film · Various Roles
The Crimson Permanent Assurance1983 · Film · Gunther (uncredited)
The Tale of the Frog Prince1982 · Film · Director
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982 · Film · Various Roles
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever1981 · Film · Reporter
Life of Brian1979 · Film · Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978 · Film · Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
Yellow Submarine Sandwich1978 · Film · Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975 · Film · Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
Monty Python In The Netherlands1973 · Film · Pie Face 1
The Philosophers' Football Match1972 · Film · Sokrates
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 19711971 · Film
And Now for Something Completely Different1971 · Film · 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
Euroshow '71: May Day Special1971 · Film · Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
Alice in Wonderland1966 · Film · Young Man (uncredited)
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World1966 · Film · Jazz Band Chauffeur (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

19 shows

Monty Python's Personal Best2006 · Series · Creator
Disney's House of Mouse2001 · Series · Pluto Angel (voice)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command2000 · Series · Guzelian (voice)
Hercules1998 · Series · Parenthesis (voice)
Suddenly Susan1996 · Series · Ian Maxtone-Graham
MADtv1995 · Series · Zookeeper
Pinky and the Brain1995 · Series · Mom & Dad (voice)
Frasier1993 · Series · Chuck (voice)
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Declan Desmond (voice)
Around the World in 80 Days1989 · Series · Jean Passepartout
Nearly Departed1989 · Series · Grant Pritchard
Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · Series · The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
Laverne & Shirley1976 · Series · Derek DeWoods
Rutland Weekend Television1975 · Series · Various Characters
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus1972 · Series · Various Characters
The Two Ronnies1971 · Series · Writer
Monty Python's Flying Circus1969 · Series · Various
Do Not Adjust Your Set1967 · Series · Various Characters
At Last the 1948 Show1967 · Series