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

Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking

1989

as Hy-Brasilian

Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky

1977

as 2nd Herald

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)

The Missionary
The Missionary

1982

as Singer at Gin Palace

Concert for George
What the Pythons Did Next...
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
The Roots of Monty Python
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Magical Mystery Tour
Magical Mystery Tour

1967

as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
The Seventh Python
Comedians Do It On Stage
The Mysterious Tadpole
The Mysterious Tadpole

1986

as Narrator (voice)