Highest rated as cast or director
Eric Idle's 6 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 72, led by Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (77) and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (76), against 49 for those from the 1990s.
Biography
Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer who wrote and performed as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python.
Acted in 80
2020s
- 2020
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
The Impressive Clergyman
2010s
- 2018
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
Dirk McQuickley (archive footage)
- 2015
- 2012
What About Dick?
The Piano
- 2010
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Movie
2000s
- 2008
Delgo
Spig (voice)
- 2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Mr. Johnson (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2006
Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus — Michael Palin's Personal Best
Various Roles (archive footage)
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best
Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Various Characters
- 2004
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
Drosselmeier (voice)
- 2003
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
English Victim
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Melvin / Dirk McQuickly / Lady Beth Mouse-Peddler
- 2002
- 2001
Brightness
Mr. Bix
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Parenthesis (voice) (archive sound)
- 1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Slyly (voice)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Alan Smithee
- 1997
Pirates 4-D
Pierre
State of Fear
Movie
- 1996
Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics"
Man in Bed
The Wind in the Willows
Rat
- 1995
MADtv
Zookeeper · 1 episode
- 1993
Splitting Heirs
Tommy Butterfly Rainbow Peace Patel
- 1992
Missing Pieces
Wendel
- 1991
One Foot in the Grave: The Man in the Long Black Coat
Mervyn Whale
Too Much Sun
Sonny
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
Nearly Departed
Grant Pritchard · 6 episodes
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper / Robert Browning
- 1983
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Gunther (uncredited)
- 1982
- 1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Reporter
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
Yellow Submarine Sandwich
Dirk McQuickly (dialogue voice)
- 1976
- 1975
Rutland Weekend Television
Various Characters · 14 episodes
- 1973
Monty Python In The Netherlands
Pie Face 1
- 1972
The Philosophers' Football Match
Sokrates
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Various Characters · 2 episodes
- 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
Movie
And Now for Something Completely Different
Prosecutor / Marriage Counselor / Arthur Nudge / Self-defence student #4 (interested in pointed sticks) / 'Hell's Grannies' analyst / Arthur Wilson / Arthur Wilson Two / Nightclub Emcee / Linkman / First General / Restaurant Manager / Lingerie Shop Owner / Accountant #1 (falling past the window) / Fairy Godmother / Rita Fairbanks / Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris / Mountie / Lady With Cookbook
Euroshow '71: May Day Special
Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)
1960s
- 1969
- 1967
Do Not Adjust Your Set
Various Characters · 29 episodes
At Last the 1948 Show
TV
- 1966
Alice in Wonderland
Young Man (uncredited)
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
Jazz Band Chauffeur (uncredited)
No release date
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch
Movie
Wrote 23
2010s
- 2016
The Entire Universe
Writer
- 2015
Put the Minister in the Socket
Original Story
- 2014
- 2012
What About Dick?
Musical, Writer
- 2010
2000s
- 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Writer
- 2001
Unplug the Minister in the Socket
Original Story
1990s
- 1997
Pirates 4-D
Screenplay
- 1993
Splitting Heirs
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Writer
- 1983
- 1982
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Writer
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Writer
- 1975
Rutland Weekend Television
Writer
- 1971
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
Writer
And Now for Something Completely Different
Screenplay
1960s
- 1969
- 1967
Do Not Adjust Your Set
Writer
Directed 8
2010s
- 2014
- 2012
What About Dick?
Director
2000s
- 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Director
1980s
- 1982
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Director
- 1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Director
1970s
- 1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Director
- 1975
Created 3
2000s
- 2006
Monty Python's Personal Best
Creator
1970s
- 1975
Rutland Weekend Television
Creator
No release date
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Creator
Produced 2
2000s
- 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Producer
1990s
- 1993
Splitting Heirs
Executive Producer
Sound 1
2010s
- 2014
Appearances82
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
- 2021
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Self (archive footage)(uncredited)
2010s
- 2019
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails
Self (archive footage)
An Accidental Studio
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
- 2017
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
Self - Audience Member
Terry Pratchett: Back in Black
Self
- 2016
The Entire Universe
Self - Presenter
- 2015
- 2014
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Self
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Self (archive footage) · 5 episodes
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar
Self
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Self / Nigel Spasm
- 2013
The Meaning of Monty Python
Self
- 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games
Self · 1 episode
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
Self
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self
- 2011
- 2010
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Self
2000s
- 2009
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Self · 6 episodes
- 2008
We Are Most Amused
Self
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Self
The Seventh Python
Self
The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
Self - 'Berthold'
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
- 2007
Movie Connections
Self · 1 episode
The Secret Life of Brian
Self
What the Pythons Did Next...
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Monty Python's Personal Best
Self / Various Characters · 6 episodes
- 2005
The Roots of Monty Python
Self (archive footage)
Earth to America
Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Self
- 2004
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
David Bowie - Sound and Vision
Self
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
Self
- 2002
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Self
- 2000
The Life of Python
Self
1990s
- 1999
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm
Self
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches
Self
The Monty Python Story
Self
30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation
Self
- 1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Self
- 1996
- 1993
- 1990
Life of Python
Self / Various Roles
1980s
- 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self / Various Characters
The Movie Life of George
Self
- 1987
The English National Opera Rehearse The Mikado
Self
- 1983
Group Madness
Self
- 1982
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Narrator
1970s
- 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Self
- 1975
- 1974
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Self
