Eric Idle
British actor
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.
Eric Idle | |
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 Idle in 2014 | |
| Born | 29 March 1943 |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | 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 |
Eric Idle was born on 29 March 1943 in South Shields, County Durham, England. He studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Eric 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.
Eric lives in Studio City, California.
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