Eric Idle

Eric Idle is a British comedian, actor, writer and musician and a member of Monty Python. He performed with the Cambridge Footlights and worked on Do Not Adjust Your Set before Monty Python’s Flying Circus. His Python work includes sketches, songs and performances in the group’s films.

Idle created Rutland Weekend Television and developed the Rutles with Neil Innes. He later wrote the book and lyrics for Spamalot, the musical adapted from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with music co-written with John Du Prez. His work connects television sketch comedy with musical parody, film and theatre.