2003
MADtv
(TV series)
Zookeeper
1998-1999
Recess
(TV series)
Galileo
1998-1999
Hercules
(TV series)
Parenthesis
/
School Master
1990
Nuns on the Run
Brian Hope/Flight Attendant #1
(as Eric Idle) (as Brian Hope)
1969-1974
Monty Python's Flying Circus
(TV series)
Various
/
Clerk
/
BBC Announcer
/ …
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Mr. Neutron
(1974)
…
Captain Carpenter
/
Mrs. Smailes
/
Chairman
/ …
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Hamlet
(1974)
…
Dr. Natal/Michael Charlton/Second Assistant/Mrs. Non-Gorilla/Brian MacThighbone/Various
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The Light Entertainment War
(1974)
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Rear Admiral Humphrey DeVere/Gino Agnelli/Squadron Leader/Corporal/Sapper Walters/First Program Planner/Mother/Dorian Williams/Various
1971
Euroshow 71
(TV movie)
Various
(as Montypython Flyingcircus)
2010-2012
The X Factor
(TV series)
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Auditions 6
(2012)
(performer: "One Foot in the Grave" - uncredited)
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Episode #7.6
(2010)
(writer: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" - uncredited / performer: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" - uncredited)
2009
Iron Maiden: Flight 666
(video documentary)
(music: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" / lyrics: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life")
2006
The Wild
(writer: "Really Nice Day", "Really Nice Day Finale" / performer: "Really Nice Day", "Really Nice Day Finale" / producer: "Really Nice Day", "Really Nice Day Finale")
2001
The Beasts Within
(TV documentary)
(music: "Bright Side Of Life" / performer: "Bright Side Of Life")
2000
Lindenstraße
(TV series)
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Die Wandlung
(2000)
(writer: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" - uncredited / performer: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" - uncredited)
1993
Splitting Heirs
(music: "SOMEONE STOLE MY BABY" / lyrics: "SOMEONE STOLE MY BABY", "LA MRE" / performer: "SOMEONE STOLE MY BABY", "LA MRE")
1983
The Meaning of Life
(music: "The Meaning of Life", "Oh Lord Please Don't Burn Us", "Galaxy Song", "Accountancy Shanty", "Penis Song", "Christmas in Heaven" / lyrics: "The Meaning of Life", "Galaxy Song", "Accountancy Shanty", "Penis Song")
1979
Life of Brian
(writer: "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" / performer: "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life")
One Foot in the Grave
(TV series)
(composer: signature tune - 35 episodes, 1990-2000)
(music performer: signature tune - 33 episodes, 1990-2000)
(music performer - 6 episodes, 1990)
(composer: closing title music - 2 episodes, 1993-1995)
(music performer: closing title music - 1 episode, 1995)
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The Dawn of Man
(2000)
(composer: signature tune, music performer: signature tune)
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Tales of Terror
(2000)
(composer: signature tune, music performer: signature tune)
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Self (93 titles)
2012
Arena
(TV series documentary)
Himself
2000
Top Ten
(TV series documentary)
Himself
1990
Today
(TV series)
Himself
1990
Life of Python
(TV special documentary)
Himself/Various Roles
(also archive footage)
2005
Arena
(TV series documentary)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Seussical (2000). Musical comedy. Book by
Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and
Eric Idle. Based on the works of
Dr. Seuss. Music orchestrated by Doug Besterman. Musical Director: David Holcenberg. Dance...
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Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography
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7 Interviews
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2 Articles
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1 Magazine Cover Photo
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Alternate Names:
Montypython Flyingcircus | Brian Hope | Eric Spam Eggs and Chips Idle | Eric Whicker Whicker Idle | Eric C. Idleberg | Rice Lied | Monty Python | The Usual Lot
Height:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
We couldn't get [
Life of Brian] made then. We looked and looked for money and we couldn't find anyone to back it. Only
George Harrison would back it - and that's because he mortgaged his house.
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Trivia:
Member of the comedy group "Monty Python"
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Trademark:
His characters on Monty Python were often mischievous and happy go lucky men.
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Star Sign:
Aries
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