Eric Idle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eric Idle
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Idle in July 2014
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| Born | 29 March 1943 |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Comedian, Actor, Voice actor, Composer, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Writer |
| Years active | 1967–present |
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Notable work
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Monty Python, The Rutles, Spamalot |
| Spouse(s) |
Lyn Ashley
(m. 1969; div. 1975) Tania Kosevich (m. 1981)
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| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Nora Barron Idle Ernest Idle |
Eric Idle (born 29 March 1943) is an English comedian, actor, voice actor, author, singer-songwriter, musician, writer and comedic [[[composer]]. 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 29 March 1943. He studied English at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Eric is known 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.
Images for kids
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Eric Idle in 2003
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Idle (left) and Carol Cleveland performing the Galaxy Song in 2014
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Eric Idle and Terry Jones performing Nudge Nudge in 2014.
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