Eric Idle
Eric Idle Idle after a show in Rutland, Vermont, United States (2003) Born (1943-03-29) 29 March 1943 (age 71) South Shields, County Durham, England Alma mater Pembroke College, Cambridge Occupation Actor, comedian, singer, writer Years active 1967–present Notable work(s) Monty Python, The Rutles, Spamalot Religion None Children Carey (b. 1973) Lily (b. 1990) Parents Nora Barron Idle Ernest Idle Website ericidle.com Eric Idle (born 29 March 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer and comedic composer. Idle is a member of the English surreal comedy group Monty Python, a member of the Rutles on Saturday Night Live, and the author of the Broadway musical Spamalot.