Eric Idle
British actor and writer
- Age
- 83years old
- Born
- 29 March 1943South Shields, Inglaterra
- Nationality
UK - Star sign
- Aries
- Years active
- 1974–2019
Known for
About Eric Idle
Eric Idle is a British actor and writer. They were born on 29 March 1943 in South Shields, Inglaterra. Their career spans 20 titles, among them Shrek the Third (2007), Life of Brian (1979) and South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Eric Idle is Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974); in all, 20 films over 45 years. They have worked as actor in 20, writer in 5 and director in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Shrek the Third (2007), with 64 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 7 titles. The person they have worked with most is Terry Gilliam, on 10 films, among them Life of Brian and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Latest work
Full filmography (20)- 2019
- 2018
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2008
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Where to watch Eric Idle
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2007
- 1979
- 1999
- 1995
- 2000
- 1974
- 2003
- 2015
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Eric Idle films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Life of Brian 1979
- South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut 1999
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1974
- Casper 1995
- 102 Dalmatians 2000
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Questions about Eric Idle
How old is Eric Idle?
Eric Idle is 83 years old: born on 29 March 1943 in South Shields, Inglaterra.
What are the best Eric Idle films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Eric Idle films are Life of Brian (1979, 8.8), South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999, 8.0) and Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974, 7.8).
How many films and TV shows has Eric Idle been in?
MovieNCo lists 20 films for Eric Idle, from Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974) to An Accidental Studio (2019).
What is Eric Idle's star sign?
Eric Idle is a Aries: born on 29 March.