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Neil Innes
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Neil Innes

Known for Monty Python's Flying Circus · Saturday Night Live · Magical Mystery Tour

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…

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Born
Dec 9, 1944
Died
Dec 29, 2019
Birthplace
Danbury, Essex, England, UK
Known For
Acting

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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Known For

TVMonty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python's Flying Circus1 eps · 1969
★ 8.3
TVSaturday Night Live
Saturday Night LiveRon Nasty (uncredited) · 1975
★ 6.9
MOVIEMagical Mystery Tour
Magical Mystery TourThe Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band · 1967
★ 6.6
TVNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the BuzzcocksSelf · 1996
★ 7.1
MOVIEThe Missionary
The MissionarySinger at Gin Palace · 1982
★ 5.6
MOVIECan't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The RutlesRon Nasty (archive footage) · 2003
★ 5.8
TVThe Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's BallSelf · 1976
★ 5.0

Filmography

Movies

The Flying AlbertsSelf
1963
TF
The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)
1965
Magical Mystery TourThe Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
1967
The Adventures of the Son of Exploding SausageSelf
1969
The Adventures of the Son of Exploding SausageMusic
1969
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location ReportSelf
1974
Monty Python and the Holy GrailFirst Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
1975
Jabberwocky2nd Herald
1977
The Rutles: All You Need Is CashRon Nasty
1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is CashOriginal Music Composer
1978
Yellow Submarine SandwichRon Nasty
1978
Life of BrianA Weedy Samaritan
1979
ThemMusic
1981
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlVarious Roles
1982
The MissionarySinger at Gin Palace
1982
The Secret Policeman's Other BallSelf
1982
Comedians Do It On StageSelf
1986
The Mysterious TadpoleNarrator (voice)
1986
Erik the VikingHy-Brasilian
1989
Erik the VikingOriginal Music Composer
1989
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The RutlesRon Nasty (archive footage)
2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The RutlesOriginal Music Composer
2003
Concert for GeorgeSelf
2003
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his MindSelf
2003
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?Self
2004
The Roots of Monty PythonSelf
2005
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary CelebrationSelf
2006
RM
Rock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery TourSelf
2007
What the Pythons Did Next...Self
2007
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'Self
2008
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'Self
2008
The Seventh PythonSelf
2008
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical ReleaseSelf
2010
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)Mexican / Mountie
2010
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and FoodSelf / Ron Nasty (archive footage)
2018

Television

Do Not Adjust Your Set29 eps
1967
Monty Python's Flying Circus1 eps
1969
Rutland Weekend TelevisionVarious Characters · 14 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveRon Nasty (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveLady with Pram (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
The Secret Policeman's BallSelf · 15 eps
1976
TI
The Innes Book of RecordsVarious · 18 eps
1979
The Raggy DollsNarrator · 110 eps
1986
The Raggy DollsWriter
1986
The Raggy DollsMusic
1986
The Raggy DollsConsulting Producer
1986
Never Mind the BuzzcocksSelf · 1 eps
1996
AW
Away With Words13 eps
1998
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)Self · 6 eps
2009
We Need AnswersSelf - Contestant · 1 eps
2009

Photos

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