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Neil Innes

Actor / Actress

Neil Innes

Born Danbury, Essex, England, UK 30 credits available

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.

Neil Innes is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010), Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009), The Raggy Dolls (1986), Life of Brian (1979), The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Saturday Night Live (1975), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996). The recorded credits span 1967 to 2010, including 20 movies and 10 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

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Known forActing
Movies20
TV shows10
Active years represented1967–2010
Place of birthDanbury, Essex, England, UK
Died

Known for

30 titles

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)MovieNot the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)Mexican / Mountie · 2010 Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)TV ShowMonty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)Self · 2009 The Raggy DollsTV ShowThe Raggy DollsNarrator · 1986 Life of BrianMovieLife of BrianA Weedy Samaritan · 1979 The Rutles: All You Need Is CashMovieThe Rutles: All You Need Is CashRon Nasty · 1978 Monty Python and the Holy GrailMovieMonty Python and the Holy GrailFirst Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4 · 1975 Saturday Night LiveTV ShowSaturday Night LiveRon Nasty (uncredited) · 1975 Never Mind the BuzzcocksTV ShowNever Mind the BuzzcocksSelf · 1996 Monty Python's Flying CircusTV ShowMonty Python's Flying Circus1969 The Secret Policeman's BallTV ShowThe Secret Policeman's BallSelf · 1976 JabberwockyMovieJabberwocky2nd Herald · 1977 Do Not Adjust Your SetTV ShowDo Not Adjust Your Set1967 Erik the VikingMovieErik the VikingHy-Brasilian · 1989 We Need AnswersTV ShowWe Need AnswersSelf - Contestant · 2009 Rutland Weekend TelevisionTV ShowRutland Weekend TelevisionVarious Characters · 1975 The Mysterious TadpoleMovieThe Mysterious TadpoleNarrator (voice) · 1986 Monty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlMovieMonty Python Live at the Hollywood BowlVarious Roles · 1982 MovieRock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery TourSelf · 2007 The MissionaryMovieThe MissionarySinger at Gin Palace · 1982 TV ShowThe Innes Book of RecordsVarious · 1979 Magical Mystery TourMovieMagical Mystery TourThe Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band · 1967 Concert for GeorgeMovieConcert for GeorgeSelf · 2003 Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The RutlesMovieCan't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The RutlesRon Nasty (archive footage) · 2003 The Secret Policeman's Other BallMovieThe Secret Policeman's Other BallSelf · 1982 Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?MovieRemember the Secret Policeman's Ball?Self · 2004 What the Pythons Did Next...MovieWhat the Pythons Did Next...Self · 2007 Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location ReportMovieMonty Python & the Holy Grail Location ReportSelf · 1974 Comedians Do It On StageMovieComedians Do It On StageSelf · 1986 The Roots of Monty PythonMovieThe Roots of Monty PythonSelf · 2005 Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'MovieInside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'Self · 2008

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