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.

Neil Innes

Acting Born December 9, 1944 – Died December 29, 2019 Danbury, Essex, England, UK

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

Saturday Night Live

Ron Nasty (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live

Lady with Pram (uncredited)

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Self

Life of Brian

A Weedy Samaritan

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Erik the Viking

Hy-Brasilian

The Raggy Dolls

Narrator

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Self

We Need Answers

Self - Contestant

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Various Roles