Date of Birth: March 29, 1943
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Eric Idle is an English comedian, actor, author, and musician best known for being a member of the British surreal comedy group Monty Python. Born on March 29, 1943, in South Shields, County Durham, England, Eric Idle has made significant contributions to comedy, television, and film. He attended Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he studied English and was a member of the Cambridge University Footlights Club. After graduating, Idle joined the BBC television series “Do Not Adjust Your Set,” which led to the formation of Monty Python. Monty Python’s Flying Circus aired from 1969 to 1974, and Idle was known for his clever wordplay and musical talent, contributing many of the group’s iconic songs. After Monty Python, Idle pursued a solo career, creating the sketch show “Rutland Weekend Television” and forming the parody band The Rutles, which satirized The Beatles. Idle has also worked extensively in theater, writing the book and lyrics for the Tony Award-winning musical “Spamalot,” based on Monty Python’s “Holy Grail.” He has written several books, including novels and an autobiography titled “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography.”
5 Interesting Facts about Eric Idle
1. Eric Idle wrote and performed the song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” which became an anthem for Monty Python fans.
2. He is an accomplished musician, and his parody band The Rutles released albums that satirized The Beatles.
3. Idle’s musical “Spamalot” won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
4. He voiced the character Merlin in the animated film “Shrek the Third.”
5. Idle has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including “The Simpsons” and “South Park.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Eric Idle
1. “Always look on the bright side of life.”
2. “Life has a very simple plot: first you’re here and then you’re not.”
3. “I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours.”
4. “We don’t know what we want, but we are ready to bite somebody to get it.”
5. “Comedy is a serious business. A serious business with only one purpose—to make people laugh.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Eric Idle’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $60 million.
Children
Eric Idle has one daughter, Lily Idle, born in 1990, with his wife Tania Kosevich.
Relevant Links
1. [Eric Idle – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001385/
2. [Eric Idle – Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eric-Idle
3. [Eric Idle – Monty Python Official Site](http://www.montypython.com/eric-idle
4. [Eric Idle – Twitter](https://twitter.com/EricIdle
