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| He is best known as a comedian, sketch writer, and actor. His best-known routine is "Nudge Nudge Wink Wink", the title of which has become a ]. | He is best known as a comedian, sketch writer, and actor. His best-known routine is "Nudge Nudge Wink Wink", the title of which has become a ]. | ||
| He is also a songwriter and singer. |
He is also a songwriter and singer. These skills were also put to best use in his work with ], in the ], and in the films. Among his many triumphs, probably his most recognised hit was "]", which was written as the closing song for the film '']'', as sung from the crosses during the mass crucifixion, as an antidote to Death. When this song was revived at a football match, it was re-released to much acclaim, and did very well in the UK Pop Charts. | ||
| Idle is also the co-creator of ''']''', a pop band that parodied ] (and indeed was helped into existence by ], who had also helped ''Life of Brian'' get off the ground), and played songs largely written by ]. The Rutles first appeared on Idle's oft-forgotten BBC ] series ''Rutland Weekend Television'', which also spawned a book, ''The Rutland Dirty Weekend Book'', written by Idle in the same vein as the Monty Python books. His also wrote and sang clever and intricate songs on such lesser-known broadcast projects as the radio series ''Radio Five'' transmitted on ] Radio One. | Idle is also the co-creator of ''']''', a pop band that parodied ] (and indeed was helped into existence by ], who had also helped ''Life of Brian'' get off the ground), and played songs largely written by ]. The Rutles first appeared on Idle's oft-forgotten BBC ] series ''Rutland Weekend Television'', which also spawned a book, ''The Rutland Dirty Weekend Book'', written by Idle in the same vein as the Monty Python books. His also wrote and sang clever and intricate songs on such lesser-known broadcast projects as the radio series ''Radio Five'' transmitted on ] Radio One. | ||
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| UK chart singles - "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" (1991) "Monty Python: One Foot In The Grave" (1994) featuring ], for which TV series he wrote and performed the theme song, as well as guest starring. | UK chart singles - "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" (1991) "Monty Python: One Foot In The Grave" (1994) featuring ], for which TV series he wrote and performed the theme song, as well as guest starring. | ||
| Idle has written several books, both fictional and nonfictional. His novels are ] and ]. | |||
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Eric Idle (born in Harton Hospital, South Shields, County Durham (now Tyne and Wear), England on March 29, 1943) is a member of the British comedy team Monty Python.
He is best known as a comedian, sketch writer, and actor. His best-known routine is "Nudge Nudge Wink Wink", the title of which has become a catchphrase.
He is also a songwriter and singer. These skills were also put to best use in his work with Monty Python, in the TV Series, and in the films. Among his many triumphs, probably his most recognised hit was "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life", which was written as the closing song for the film Life of Brian, as sung from the crosses during the mass crucifixion, as an antidote to Death. When this song was revived at a football match, it was re-released to much acclaim, and did very well in the UK Pop Charts.
Idle is also the co-creator of The Rutles, a pop band that parodied The Beatles (and indeed was helped into existence by George Harrison, who had also helped Life of Brian get off the ground), and played songs largely written by Neil Innes. The Rutles first appeared on Idle's oft-forgotten BBC TV series Rutland Weekend Television, which also spawned a book, The Rutland Dirty Weekend Book, written by Idle in the same vein as the Monty Python books. His also wrote and sang clever and intricate songs on such lesser-known broadcast projects as the radio series Radio Five transmitted on BBC Radio One.
In June 2004 he released the "FCC Song" on the internet, which became quite popular. The song critizises the American Federal Communications Commission and the Bush administration.
His film credits include Nuns on the Run (1990) (with Robbie Coltrane), Splitting Heirs, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian, a live action Wind in the Willows and many more. He has also written novels, including the science-fiction comedy novel, The Road to Mars, and Hello Sailor. He also provided voice acting in the film Transformers: The Movie, where he provided the voice of Wreck-Gar, the leader of the motorcycle-robots. He also starred in Burn Hollywood Burn, which has been heralded as one of the worst movies of all time.
He also appeared in the American sitcom Suddenly Susan from 1999 to 2000 as Ian Maxtone-Graham.
He voiced the character Rincewind in the computer games Discworld 1 and Discworld 2: Missing Presumed...!?.
UK chart singles - "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" (1991) "Monty Python: One Foot In The Grave" (1994) featuring Richard Wilson, for which TV series he wrote and performed the theme song, as well as guest starring.
Idle has written several books, both fictional and nonfictional. His novels are Hello, Sailor and The Road to Mars.