Neil Innes

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
- Acting
- Born
- 1944-12-09 · Danbury, Essex, England, UK
- Died
- 2019-12-29
Known for
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) — First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
- Life of Brian (1979) — A Weedy Samaritan
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) — Ron Nasty (uncredited)
- Jabberwocky (1977) — 2nd Herald
- Erik the Viking (1989) — Hy-Brasilian
- Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) — Various Roles
- Magical Mystery Tour (1967) — The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
- The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978) — Ron Nasty
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) — Self
- Concert for George (2003) — Self
- The Missionary (1982) — Singer at Gin Palace
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009) — Self
- Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010) — Mexican / Mountie
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) — Ron Nasty (archive footage)
- Do Not Adjust Your Set (1967)