Neil Innes

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.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Life of Brian

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

The Secret Policeman's Ball

All Movies (31)

The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food2018 · as Self / Ron Nasty (archive footage)
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall2010
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)2010 · as Mexican / Mountie
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release2010 · as Self
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'2008 · as Self
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'2008 · as Self
The Seventh Python2008 · as Self
Rock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour2007 · as Self
What the Pythons Did Next...2007 · as Self
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration2006 · as Self
The Roots of Monty Python2005 · as Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?2004 · as Self
Concert for George2003 · as Self
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles2003 · as Ron Nasty (archive footage)
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind2003 · as Self
Erik the Viking1989 · as Hy-Brasilian
The Mysterious Tadpole1986 · as Narrator (voice)
Comedians Do It On Stage1986 · as Self
The Missionary1982 · as Singer at Gin Palace
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl1982 · as Various Roles
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball1982 · as Self
Life of Brian1979 · as A Weedy Samaritan
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash1978 · as Ron Nasty
Yellow Submarine Sandwich1978 · as Ron Nasty
Jabberwocky1977 · as 2nd Herald
Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975 · as First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report1974 · as Self
The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage1969 · as Self
Magical Mystery Tour1967 · as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)1965
The Flying Alberts1963 · as Self

All TV Shows (13)

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)2009 · as Self
We Need Answers2009 · as Self - Contestant
Away With Words1998
Never Mind the Buzzcocks1996 · as Self
The Raggy Dolls1986 · as Narrator
The Innes Book of Records1979 · as Various
The Secret Policeman's Ball1976 · as Self
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Ron Nasty (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Lady with Pram (uncredited)
Rutland Weekend Television1975 · as Various Characters
Monty Python's Flying Circus1969
Do Not Adjust Your Set1967