Neil Innes

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.

Known For

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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

Life of Brian

as A Weedy Samaritan

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Saturday Night Live

as Ron Nasty (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

Jabberwocky

as 2nd Herald

Erik the Viking

as Hy-Brasilian

Magical Mystery Tour

as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

as Various Roles

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

as Ron Nasty