He was a member of the British comedy group Monty Python and the parody rock band the Rutles. Idle studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and joined Cambridge University Footlights. He …

Eric Idle is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, playwright, director, and songwriter. co-creator of Monty Python on TV, stage, and five films, including The Life of Brian and The Holy Grail, which he …

Aug 25, 2025 · Eric Idle has reflected on being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, revealing he “laughed” when he discovered the news. After being told the news, the Monty Python star, 82, found himself...

Feb 12, 2024 · Monty Python actor Eric Idle has said he is still working at the age of 80 for financial reasons.

Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author and writer of comedic songs. He wrote and performed as a member of the internationally renowned British comedy group, Monty …

In 1978 he began collaborating with composer John Du Prez, writing and recording songs for Monty Python, the signature tune for One Foot in the Grave and a musical Behind The Crease for BBC …

Sep 8, 2024 · “I think all the Pythons are nuts in some way,” Eric Idle once wrote, “and together we make one completely insane person.” That insane entity, the comedy supergroup Monty Python, …

Eric Idle is an English actor, comedian, songwriter, musician, screenwriter and playwright. He was a member of the British comedy group Monty Python and the par...

Jun 17, 2025 · The British 83-year-old Monty Python legend, who is now based in Los Angeles, took to social media platform X on Monday to tell fans he believes he’s suffering from gastroenteritis – an...

Idle's razor-sharp wit and musical gifts were evident throughout Python's TV, movie, book and record output. A master of wordplay, Idle portrayed a chat show guest who speaks entirely in anagrams, as …