Actor
Eric Idle
83 years · South Shields, County Durham, England, UK · 113 films
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.
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Best known for
Shrek the Third
2007 · Merlin (voice)
On Peacock Premium
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, Writer
On TCM
Life of Brian
1979 · Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee, Screenplay
Casper
1995 · Dibs
On Hulu
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999 · Dr. Vosknocker (voice)
On fuboTV
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983 · Various Roles, Screenplay
Filmography 112
Who Is Martin Mull?
2026 · Self
On Netflix
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021 · Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
2020 · The Impressive Clergyman
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
2019 · Self (archive footage)
An Accidental Studio
2019 · Self (archive footage)
On Criterion Channel
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
2018 · Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
2018 · Self
On HBO Max
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
2017 · Self - Audience Member
On Amazon Prime Video
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black
2017 · Self
The Entire Universe
2016 · Self - Presenter, Writer
Absolutely Anything
2015 · Salubrious Gat (voice)
On Plex
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
2014 · Self
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
2014 · Self, others, Director
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
2014 · Self
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
2014 · Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
2014 · Self / Nigel Spasm
The Meaning of Monty Python
2013 · Self
What About Dick?
2012 · The Piano, Director
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
2012 · Self
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
2012 · Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
2012 · Self
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010 · Actor
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010 · Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben, Writer
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010 · Self