Neil Innes

Neil Innes

1944-12-09 – 2019-12-29 (age 75) Danbury, Essex, England, UK
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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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Known For

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975

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

Life of Brian
Life of Brian

1979

as A Weedy Samaritan

The Missionary
The Missionary

1982

as Singer at Gin Palace

Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking

1989

as Hy-Brasilian

Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky

1977

as 2nd Herald

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Concert for George
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

2003

as Ron Nasty (archive footage)

Magical Mystery Tour
Magical Mystery Tour

1967

as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
What the Pythons Did Next...
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
The Roots of Monty Python
The Seventh Python
Comedians Do It On Stage