Eric Idle
Mar 29, 1943 (83)
South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
44 Movies
16 Series
Eric Idle has spent over 60 years in front of the camera, with more than 60 film and TV credits. his Merlin in 'Shrek the Third' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
Known for
Monty Python's Flying Circus
as Various
Nuns on the Run
as Brian Hope
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
as Desmond / Berthold
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
83Age
44Movies
16Series
Eric Idle
44 Movies
16 Series
Eric Idle has spent over 60 years in front of the camera, with more than 60 film and TV credits. his Merlin in 'Shrek the Third' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
Known for
Monty Python's Flying Circus
as Various
Nuns on the Run
as Brian Hope
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
as Desmond / Berthold
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
as Dead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
83
Age
44
Movies
16
Series
Movies
Shrek the Third
2007
Casper
1995
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985
Life of Brian
1979
Absolutely Anything
2015
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999
102 Dalmatians
2000
The Transformers: The Movie
1986
Quest for Camelot
1998
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
1988
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
Hollywood Homicide
2003
Dudley Do-Right
1999
The Wind in the Willows
1996
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998
Yellowbeard
1983
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
1998
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
2003
Splitting Heirs
1993
Nuns on the Run
1990
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
1989
What About Dick?
2012
Too Much Sun
1991
Delgo
2008
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
2006
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
2004
Mom and Dad Save the World
1992
Missing Pieces
1992
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
1983
TV Shows
Monty Python's Flying Circus
1969
Do Not Adjust Your Set
1967
Suddenly Susan
1996
Rutland Weekend Television
1975
Hercules
1998
Nearly Departed
1989
The Simpsons
1989
Around the World in 80 Days
1989
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
1972
Frasier
1993
Laverne & Shirley
1976
MADtv
1995
Pinky and the Brain
1995
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
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Full Filmography
Absolutely Anything
Salubrious Gat (voice)
2015
Film
What About Dick?
The Piano
2012
Film
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Baritonish / Stan / Loretta / Bob Dylan / Ben
2010
Film
Delgo
Spig (voice)
2008
Film
Shrek the Third
Merlin (voice)
2007
Film
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Various Characters
2006
Film
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best
Various Characters
2006
Film
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Various Characters
2006
Film
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best
Various Characters
2006
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eric Idle and where are they from?
Eric Idle is 83 years old, born on March 29, 1943 in South Shields, County Durham, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Eric Idle?
Eric Idle is best known for roles in Shrek the Third, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian.
How many movies has Eric Idle been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1966), Eric Idle has appeared in 102 movies and 50 TV shows.
What was Eric Idle's first movie?
The career of Eric Idle began with Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966).
What is Eric Idle's most recent movie or series?
Eric Idle's most recent release is STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, which premiered on March 28, 2024.
What TV shows has Eric Idle appeared in?
On television, Eric Idle has appeared in The Simpsons, Frasier, Pinky and the Brain, Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Eric Idle
1943-03-29 · South Shields, County Durham, England, UK
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.