Neil Innes
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
First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Self
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
Various Roles
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Ron Nasty (archive footage)
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Magical Mystery Tour
Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Ron Nasty
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Mexican / Mountie
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Self
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'
Self
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
Narrator (voice)
The Mysterious Tadpole
2nd Herald
Jabberwocky
Self
The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage
Self
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
Self
The Seventh Python
A Weedy Samaritan
Life of Brian
Self
The Roots of Monty Python
Self
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Self / Ron Nasty (archive footage)
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)
Singer at Gin Palace
The Missionary
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
Self
The Flying Alberts
Self
Comedians Do It On Stage
Self
What the Pythons Did Next...
Hy-Brasilian
Erik the Viking
Ron Nasty
Yellow Submarine Sandwich
Self
Concert for George
Self
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
Self
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
30
Gender
Male
Birthday
1944-12-09
Place of Birth
Danbury, Essex, England, UK
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