Neil Innes
Born
1944-12-09
Place of birth
Danbury, Essex, England, UK
Died
2019-12-29
Biography
Neil James Innes was an English writer, comedian and musician. He first came to prominence in the pioneering comedy rock group Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later became a frequent collaborator with the Monty Python troupe on their BBC television series and films, and is often called the "seventh Python" along with performer Carol Cleveland. He co-created the Rutles, a Beatles parody/pastiche project, with Python Eric Idle, and wrote the band's songs.
Known for
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
Life of Brian
A Weedy Samaritan
Monty Python's Flying Circus
TV Series
Saturday Night Live
Ron Nasty (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live
Lady with Pram (uncredited)
Jabberwocky
2nd Herald
Erik the Viking
Hy-Brasilian
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Various Roles
Magical Mystery Tour
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Ron Nasty
Concert for George
Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
The Missionary
Singer at Gin Palace
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Self