Eric Idle

PersonBorn Mar 29, 1943 (age 83)South Shields, County Durham, England, UK

British comedian, actor and writer (born 1943)

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Eric Idle

Eric Idle is an English actor, comedian, musician, and writer, known for his contributions to the British surreal comedy group Monty Python. He studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and joined Cambridge University Footlights. Idle achieved fame as a co-creator and actor in the sketch series Monty Python's Flying Circus and the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. He is recognized for his elaborate wordplay and musical numbers, performing memorable songs like 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' and 'Galaxy Song'. Idle also created the sketch show Rutland Weekend Television and hosted Saturday Night Live multiple times. He has appeared in films such as The Adventures of Baron Munchausen and Nuns on the Run.

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Daily update · May 20, 2026

Eric Idle ranks #5,157 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.1. Eric Idle peaked at #5,860 of all time (Sep 22 - Oct 21, 2022). Eric Idle ranks #3,378 over the past 365 days.

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