Neil Innes

Neil Innes

Actor

Danbury, Essex, England, UK
December 9, 1944

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.

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Representative Works

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
7.8
/ English
Life of Brian
Life of Brian
7.8
/ English
Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
5.9
/ English
Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky
6.0
/ English
Magical Mystery Tour
Magical Mystery Tour
6.6
/ English
The Missionary
The Missionary
5.6
/ English
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
6.8
/ English
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
7.4
/ English
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
7.0
/ English
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
5.8
/ English
Concert for George
Concert for George
8.1
/ English
Them
Them
No Rating Yet
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975Winner

Best Performance

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Life of Brian
1979Winner

Best Performance

Life of Brian

Erik the Viking
1989Nominee

Best Performance

Erik the Viking

Career Highlights

Jabberwocky
1977Highlight

Best Performance

Jabberwocky

Magical Mystery Tour
1967Highlight

Best Performance

Magical Mystery Tour

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