Actor · DirectorEric IdleMarch 29, 1943(81 years old)South Shields, County Durham, England, UKEric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer who wrote and performed as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python.SocialsTwitterIMDbKnown forMonty Python and the Holy GrailDead Collector / Peasant 1 / Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Launcelot / First Swamp Castle Guard / Concorde / Roger the Shrubber / Brother MaynardLife of BrianMr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer CrucifeeThe Adventures of Baron MunchausenDesmond / BertholdThe SimpsonsDeclan Desmond (voice)Monty Python's Flying CircusVariousSouth Park: Bigger, Longer & UncutDr. Vosknocker (voice)Shrek the ThirdMerlin (voice)Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeVarious RolesThe Daily ShowSelfCasperPaul 'Dibbs' PlutzkerReal Time with Bill MaherSelfThe Graham Norton ShowSelf