Idle, Eric
Overview
| Works: | 836 works in 2,354 publications in 10 languages and 44,982 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Juvenile works Children's films Action and adventure films Fantasy films Animated films Fiction Children's audiobooks Film adaptations |
| Roles: | Actor, Author of screenplay, Narrator, Author, Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Librettist, Interviewee, Director, Singer, Editor, Scenarist, Conceptor, Author of introduction, Other, Author of afterword, colophon, etc., Arranger, Restager , Publishing director, Film editor, Creator |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Eric Idle
- Always look on the bright side of life : a sortabiography by Eric Idle( Book )
- The greedy bastard diary : a comic tour of America by Eric Idle( Book )
- Always look on the bright side of life : a sortabiography by Eric Idle( Recording )
- Expanded books interview( Visual )
- Seussical : [theatre program], 2006( Book )
- Contemporary authors; a bio-bibliographical guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television and other fields( )
- Seussical : [poster]( Visual )
- Eric Idle's Personal Best( )
- [Eric Idle, Joan Bakewell, Ray Winstone]( Visual )
- [Eric Idle discusses comedy as the measurement of the freedom of any society] : [interview by Eric Idle( Recording )
- Robin Williams talks with classic funnymen by Robin Williams( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Eric Idle
Monty Python and the Holy Grail by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
125 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 3,883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in inimitable Python fashion
125 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 3,883 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is retold in inimitable Python fashion
Casper by
Bradley Silberling(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 2,290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Ghost therapist" Dr. James Harvey and his daughter Kat arrive at drafty, old Whipstaff Manor. Its greedy owner, Carrigan Crittendon, has hired Dr. Harvey to exorcise the house's apparitions: a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper, who's just looking for a friend, and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso (The Ghostly Trio). If the plan works, she and Dibs, her partner-in-slime, can get their hands on the manor's fabled treasure. Casper finds a kindred spirit in Kat, but the Ghostly Trio will not tolerate "fleshies" in their house
49 editions published between 1995 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 2,290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Ghost therapist" Dr. James Harvey and his daughter Kat arrive at drafty, old Whipstaff Manor. Its greedy owner, Carrigan Crittendon, has hired Dr. Harvey to exorcise the house's apparitions: a friendly but lonely young ghost named Casper, who's just looking for a friend, and his outrageous uncles Stretch, Stinkie and Fatso (The Ghostly Trio). If the plan works, she and Dibs, her partner-in-slime, can get their hands on the manor's fabled treasure. Casper finds a kindred spirit in Kat, but the Ghostly Trio will not tolerate "fleshies" in their house
Monty Python's Life of Brian by
Terry Jones(
Visual
)
63 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean
63 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean
Monty Python's The meaning of life by
Monty Python (Comedy troupe)(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python presents a glimpse into the true meaning of life (and fish)
60 editions published between 1983 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monty Python presents a glimpse into the true meaning of life (and fish)
The Boxtrolls by
Graham Annable(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,569 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Boxtrolls, these box-wearing, quirky, mischievous creatures have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town's villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, 'into the light,' where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnie. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family
3 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,569 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Boxtrolls, these box-wearing, quirky, mischievous creatures have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town's villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, 'into the light,' where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnie. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family
Charlie and the chocolate factory by
Roald Dahl(
Recording
)
42 editions published between 1964 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The gates of Mr. Willy Wonka's fabulous chocolate factory are opening at last and only five lucky children are allowed to enter
42 editions published between 1964 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The gates of Mr. Willy Wonka's fabulous chocolate factory are opening at last and only five lucky children are allowed to enter
Monty Python's Spamalot : original Broadway cast recording by
John Du Prez(
Recording
)
10 editions published in 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Harrison : living in the material world by
Martin Scorsese(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 914 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Using unseen photos and footage ... director Martin Scorsese traces the life of George Harrison in a personal film, weaving together performance footage, home movies, rare archival materials and interviews with his family and friends"--Container
16 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 914 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Using unseen photos and footage ... director Martin Scorsese traces the life of George Harrison in a personal film, weaving together performance footage, home movies, rare archival materials and interviews with his family and friends"--Container
The secret of NIMH 2 : Timmy to the rescue by
Robert C O'Brien(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and Spanish and held by 841 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young mouse must prove himself when Thorn Valley needs a hero
9 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and Spanish and held by 841 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young mouse must prove himself when Thorn Valley needs a hero
The road to Mars : a post-modem novel by
Eric Idle(
Book
)
29 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a tour of planets in the 24th century, two comedians are caught in a terrorist plot to sabotage a spaceship. They are rescued by their robot, the third member of their act
29 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a tour of planets in the 24th century, two comedians are caught in a terrorist plot to sabotage a spaceship. They are rescued by their robot, the third member of their act
Life of Brian by
Terry Jones(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1979 and 2008 in English and German and held by 804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean
17 editions published between 1979 and 2008 in English and German and held by 804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean
Charlie and the great glass elevator by
Roald Dahl(
Recording
)
15 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket is back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world's first space hotel, battling the dreaded vermicious knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride
15 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket is back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world's first space hotel, battling the dreaded vermicious knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride
Dudley Do-Right by Universal Pictures(
Visual
)
8 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follow the hilarious exploits of the dedicated but hapless young Mountie as he struggles to outwit the evil Snidely Whiplash
8 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follow the hilarious exploits of the dedicated but hapless young Mountie as he struggles to outwit the evil Snidely Whiplash
The adventures of Baron Munchausen by
Terry Gilliam(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The amazing journeys of Baron von Munchausen, who sets sail in a hot air balloon in search of his old comrades-at-arms with the object of saving a European city from the superior forces of a Turkish sultan
36 editions published between 1988 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The amazing journeys of Baron von Munchausen, who sets sail in a hot air balloon in search of his old comrades-at-arms with the object of saving a European city from the superior forces of a Turkish sultan
Transformers : the movie by
Nelson Shin(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons
23 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons
Monty Python's flying circus by
Ian MacNaughton(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1970 and 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 590 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Contains episodes 16 & 17 from season 2. Includes The Bishop, A naughty chemist, Flying lessons, A psychiatrist milkman, The poet McTeagle, Déjà vu, The architect sketch, How to give up being a Mason, Motor insurance sketch with nude lady, A series of well deserved apologies, A list of words not to be used again, and Police Constable Pan-Am"--Container
50 editions published between 1970 and 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 590 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Contains episodes 16 & 17 from season 2. Includes The Bishop, A naughty chemist, Flying lessons, A psychiatrist milkman, The poet McTeagle, Déjà vu, The architect sketch, How to give up being a Mason, Motor insurance sketch with nude lady, A series of well deserved apologies, A list of words not to be used again, and Police Constable Pan-Am"--Container
Mr. Toad's wild ride by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1996 and 2004 in English and held by 575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A live action version based on Kenneth Grahame's classic tale about a Badger, Mole, and Rat
9 editions published between 1996 and 2004 in English and held by 575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A live action version based on Kenneth Grahame's classic tale about a Badger, Mole, and Rat
102 Dalmatians by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
6 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Oddball is the newest puppy. She is searching for her spots. Waddlesworth is a macaw who thinks he's a rottweiler. After a spot of therapy Cruella De Vil is released from prison and is a changed woman who is devoted to dogs and good causes. She is delighted that her parole officer, Chloe, has a dalmatian family and big connections with a dog charity. But the sound of Big Ben can reverse the treatment so it is only a matter of time before Cruella is back to her incredibly ghastly ways, using her new-found connections with Chloe and friends to get at the dalmatians
6 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Oddball is the newest puppy. She is searching for her spots. Waddlesworth is a macaw who thinks he's a rottweiler. After a spot of therapy Cruella De Vil is released from prison and is a changed woman who is devoted to dogs and good causes. She is delighted that her parole officer, Chloe, has a dalmatian family and big connections with a dog charity. But the sound of Big Ben can reverse the treatment so it is only a matter of time before Cruella is back to her incredibly ghastly ways, using her new-found connections with Chloe and friends to get at the dalmatians
European vacation(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The all-American Clark family wins a deluxe European vacation tour. Ecstatic Mr. Clark (who seems to have O.D.'d on "Father Knows Best" reruns) plans a getaway jammed with forced family togetherness, two weeks sure to become a treasure trove of golden Griswald memories. For the Griswalds, it's typical holiday road havoc
4 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The all-American Clark family wins a deluxe European vacation tour. Ecstatic Mr. Clark (who seems to have O.D.'d on "Father Knows Best" reruns) plans a getaway jammed with forced family togetherness, two weeks sure to become a treasure trove of golden Griswald memories. For the Griswalds, it's typical holiday road havoc
Wheelhouse by
Brad Paisley(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wheelhouse features ''Southern Comfort Zone, '' Paisley's latest single which has climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard country airplay chart. There are guest appearances by Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Charlie Daniels, LL Cool J, singer-songwriter Mat Kearney and British actor-comedian Eric Idle. The CD features 17 songs written or co-written by Paisley
2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wheelhouse features ''Southern Comfort Zone, '' Paisley's latest single which has climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard country airplay chart. There are guest appearances by Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Charlie Daniels, LL Cool J, singer-songwriter Mat Kearney and British actor-comedian Eric Idle. The CD features 17 songs written or co-written by Paisley
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Related Identities
- Monty Python (Comedy troupe) Scenarist Other Performer Actor
- Palin, Michael Interviewee Performer Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Actor Narrator
- Gilliam, Terry Interviewee Performer Artist Scenarist Animator Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Actor
- Cleese, John Other Interviewee Performer Musician Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Narrator
- Jones, Terry 1942- Interviewee Performer Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Actor Narrator
- Chapman, Graham 1941-1989 Other Performer Scenarist Conceptor Author of screenplay Author Actor Narrator
- Python (Monty) Pictures Producer
- New Video Group
- A & E Home Video (Firm)
- MacNaughton, Ian 1925-2002 Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
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Associated Subjects
Androids Animals Arthur,--King Authors, American Bucket, Charlie (Fictitious character) Casper the Friendly Ghost (Fictitious character) Charities Children--Conduct of life Chocolate Chocolate industry Christianity Comedians Criminal behavior Dalmatian dog De Vil, Cruella (Fictitious character) Eccentrics and eccentricities England Factories Families Ghost plays Grail Great Britain Harrison, George, Humorous stories Idle, Eric Jesus Christ Life Literature, Modern Macaws Manners and customs Mice Middle East--Judaea Region Middle East--Wilderness of Judaea Motion picture actors and actresses Musicals Orphans Outer space Politics and government Pseudo-Messiahs Quests (Expeditions) Religion Rock musicians Romans Transformers (Fictitious characters) Travel Trolls Twenty-second century United States Vaudeville Wonka, Willy (Fictitious character)
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Alternative Names
Eric Idle
Eric Idle acteur
Eric Idle aktor brytyjski (Latający Cyrk Monty Pythona)
Eric Idle attore, comico e scrittore britannico
Eric Idle britischer Schauspieler, Filmproduzent, Regisseur, Komponist und Buchautor
Eric Idle Brits filmacteur
Eric Idle brittisk komiker, manusförfattare, regissör, skådespelare och kompositör
Eric Idle pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya
Ericus Idle
Erik Ajdl
Ēriks Aidls
Idle E.
Idle Eric
Idleberg, Eric C. 1943-
Lied, Rice 1943-
Έρικ Άιντλ
Ерик Айдъл
Ерик Ајдл
Ерік Айдл
Эрик Айдл
Էրիկ Այդլ
אריק איידל
אריק איידל סופר בריטי
اریک آیدل فیلمنامهنویس، کمدین، بازیگر، نویسنده، و خواننده-ترانهسرا انگلیسی
إيريك أيدل
에릭 아이들
エリック・アイドル
埃里克·埃德尔
埃里克·艾德尔
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(573)
French (10)
German (9)
Spanish (8)
Italian (3)
Multiple languages (2)
Czech (2)
Swedish (1)
Portuguese (1)
Dutch (1)
French (10)
German (9)
Spanish (8)
Italian (3)
Multiple languages (2)
Czech (2)
Swedish (1)
Portuguese (1)
Dutch (1)