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

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

Life of Brian

A Weedy Samaritan

Erik the Viking

Hy-Brasilian

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

Ron Nasty (archive footage)

Jabberwocky

2nd Herald

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Various Roles

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

Ron Nasty

The Roots of Monty Python

Self