Neil Innes
Neil Innes
Person

Neil Innes

Actor 1944-12-09 Danbury, Essex, England, UK

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

FILMOGRAPHY
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975 · First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4

Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979 · A Weedy Samaritan

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969 · TV

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Ron Nasty (uncredited)

Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky

1977 · 2nd Herald

Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

1989 · Hy-Brasilian

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982 · Various Roles

Magical Mystery Tour

Magical Mystery Tour

1967 · The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978 · Ron Nasty

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996 · Self

Concert for George

Concert for George

2003 · Self

The Missionary

The Missionary

1982 · Singer at Gin Palace

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

2009 · Self

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

2010 · Mexican / Mountie

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

2003 · Ron Nasty (archive footage)

The Raggy Dolls

The Raggy Dolls

1986 · Narrator

Do Not Adjust Your Set

Do Not Adjust Your Set

1967 · TV

Rutland Weekend Television

Rutland Weekend Television

1975 · Various Characters