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Neil Innes

Neil Innes

Actor · 1944–2019 · Danbury, Essex, England, UK

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Biography

Neil James Innes was an English writer, comedian and musician. He first came to prominence in the pioneering comedy rock group Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later became a frequent collaborator with the Monty Python troupe on their BBC television series and films, and is often called the "seventh Python" along with performer Carol Cleveland. He co-created the Rutles, a Beatles parody/pastiche project, with Python Eric Idle, and wrote the band's songs.

Acted in 16

2010s

  1. 2010

    Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

    Movie

  2. Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

    Mexican / Mountie

    71

2000s

  1. 2003

    Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

    Ron Nasty (archive footage)

1960s

  1. 1969

    Monty Python's Flying Circus

    TV · 4 Seasons · Comedy

    87
  2. 1967

    Do Not Adjust Your Set

    TV

  3. Magical Mystery Tour

    The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Sound 6

2000s

  1. 2003

    Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

    Original Music Composer

1970s

  1. 1978

    The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

    Original Music Composer

1960s

  1. 1969

    The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage

    Music

Wrote 1

Produced 1

Appearances22

2010s

  1. 2018

    The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food

    Self / Ron Nasty (archive footage)

  2. 2010

    Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009

    Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

    Self · 6 episodes

  2. We Need Answers

    Self - Contestant · 1 episode

  3. 2008

    Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'

    Self

  4. Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'

    Self

  5. The Seventh Python

    Self

  6. 2007

    What the Pythons Did Next...

    Self

  7. 2006

    Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration

    Self

  8. 2005

    The Roots of Monty Python

    Self

  9. 2004

    Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

    Self

  10. 2003

    Concert for George

    Self

    86

  11. Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind

    Self

1980s

  1. 1986

    The Mysterious Tadpole

    Narrator (voice)

  2. The Raggy Dolls

    Narrator · 110 episodes

    71

  3. Comedians Do It On Stage

    Self

  4. 1982

    The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

    Self

1970s

  1. 1976

    The Secret Policeman's Ball

    Self · 15 episodes

  2. 1974

    Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

    Self

1960s

  1. 1969

    The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage

    Self

  2. 1963

    The Flying Alberts

    Self