Eric Idle is a British actor, comedian, author, and musician who is best known for being a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. He was born in 1943 and is one of the six members of the group. He has appeared in many of their films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. He also wrote the musical Spamalot, which was based on the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. He has also written several books and released several albums.