Neil Innes

Neil Innes

Born:December 9, 1944

Place of Birth:Danbury, Essex, England, UK

Died:December 29, 2019

Known For:Acting

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.

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Neil Innes

Filmography

Acting

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4

1975

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".
Life of Brian

Life of Brian

A Weedy Samaritan

1979

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Various Roles

1982

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.

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