Eric Idle
British comedian, actor and writer
Eric Idle (born 29 March 1943) is an English actor, comedian, composer, musician, singer-songwriter and writer. He is one of the members of Monty Python. Monty Python is a British comedy team.
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| Born | 29 March 1943 South Shields, County Durham, England |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, composer, musician, singer-songwriter, writer |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Notable work | Monty Python, The Rutles, Spamalot |
| Spouse(s) | Lyn Ashley (m. 1969; div. 1975) Tania Kosevich (m. 1981) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Ernest Idle Nora Barron Idle |
| Website | ericidle |
Idle was born in South Shields, County Durham. He studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
He is known for his songwriting and singing skills. His songs were important parts of the Monty Python television programme and movies. He wrote the song "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life". This song was written as the closing song of the 1979 movie Life of Brian.
He lives in Studio City, California.
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| Main: Graham Chapman • John Cleese • Terry Gilliam • Eric Idle • Terry Jones • Michael Palin Regulars: Carol Cleveland • Neil Innes |
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| And Now for Something Completely Different • Monty Python and the Holy Grail • Monty Python's Life of Brian • Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl • Monty Python's The Meaning of Life |
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