Eric Idle

British actor, comedian, writer, and musician

Eric Idle is a British comedian, actor, musician, and screenwriter. He is known for his work with Monty Python and the British comedy troupe's sketch series Monty Python's Flying Circus. He also created the sketch show Rutland Weekend Television. For Monty Python, Idle wrote and performed notable songs such as Always Look on the Bright Side of Life from Life of Brian, and Galaxy Song from The Meaning of Life. He also wrote the script and co-wrote the music for the Broadway musical Spamalot, as well as the play What About Dick?

Along with his Monty Python work, Idle has appeared on Saturday Night Live, in films including Casper and National Lampoon's European Vacation, and as the voice for characters in movies such as Ella Enchanted and Shrek the Third.

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Eric Idle on Apple TV

Movies & TV Shows

102 Dalmatians Adventure · 2000
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Comedy · 1975
Casper Fantasy · 1995

Eric Idle on Apple Music

Albums

F**k Christmas

2006
F**k the FCC

2006

Singles & EPs

Galaxy DNA Song - Single 2013

Eric Idle on Apple Podcasts

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FROM: South Shields, England
BORN: March 29, 1943