Eric Idle
Monty Python's wordsmith and songwriter.
Eric Idle (born 29 March 1943) is an English actor, comedian, songwriter, musician, screenwriter and playwright, a member of Monty Python and of the parody band the Rutles. He studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he joined the Footlights.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 29 March 1943
- Birthplace
- South Shields, South Tyneside, England
- Education
- Pembroke College, Cambridge
- Occupation
- Actor
- comedian
- songwriter
- musician
- screenwriter
- playwright
- Years active
- 1967–present
- Notable works
- Monty Python
- The Rutles
- Spamalot
- Children
- 2
- Relatives
- Madge Ryan (former-mother-in-law)
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Background
Idle co-created and performed in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974) and the films Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. Known for elaborate wordplay and musical numbers, he wrote and performed many Python songs, among them "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life". After Flying Circus he made the sketch show Rutland Weekend Television and hosted Saturday Night Live four times.
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