Eric Idle

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Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English actor. He is one of the members of Monty Python. Monty Python is a British comedy team.

Eric Idle was born in South Shields, County Durham, United Kingdom on March 29, 1943.

Eric is famous 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.

Monty Python
Graham Chapman • John Cleese • Terry Gilliam • Eric Idle • Terry Jones • Michael Palin
Films
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