Eric Idle
English actor, comedian and writer
Eric Idle (born 29 March 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer-songwriter, musician, writer and composer. 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 | Comedian, actor, 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) | Nora Barron Idle Ernest Idle |
| Website | ericidle |
Eric Idle was born in South Shields, County Durham, England on 29 March 1943. He studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Eric is known for his songwriting and singing skills. The songs he wrote or sang were put to best use in his work with Monty Python, in the television programme and in the movies. He wrote the song "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life". This song was written as the closing song of the movie Life of Brian.
Eric resides in Studio City, Los Angeles, California.
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