Eric IDLE is a British actor, comedian, author, and musician best known for being a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. He is also known for his work on the television show 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and the films 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and 'Monty Python's Life of Brian'. He has written several books and musicals, including 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash' and 'Spamalot'. He is also a successful solo artist, having released several albums and singles.