British actor and comedian Eric Idle is known to many people for his character—or rather, characters—in the Monty Python film series. He gained global recognition in the 1970s after starring in Monty ...

"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was released nearly 50 years ago. Eric Idle wrote the screenplay for the 1975 hit with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, all ...

“Monty Python” alum Eric Idle addressed an apparent fan misconception on Friday: that he and the rest of the legendary British comedy troupe’s members aren’t swimming in cash from their productions.

Eric Idle, one of the six pillars of beloved comedy troupe Monty Python, has a new memoir, a “sortabiography” titled Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. It’s out October 2 and here’s the synopsis: ...

Poor Eric Idle. And by “poor Eric Idle,” I mean literally poor — the former Monty Python star is once again lamenting his lack of riches, telling The Times U.K. that “these days everything in showbiz ...

John Cleese and Eric Idle are continuing to duke it out on social media. The Monty Python legends exchanged barbs earlier this year, locking horns over their estrangement after Idle complained that he ...

Eric Idle has dropped one of Monty Python's most controversial songs from his upcoming farewell tour, admitting that some of the group's humor no longer sits comfortably in 2025, RadarOnline.com can ...

The 82-year-old star – who wrote the musical Spamalot – lashed out at surviving Monty Python members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin and said they should be grateful for the millions they ...

The group last came together for a goodbye show at the O2 in 2014.

Monty Python star Eric Idle has revealed he “survived” pancreatic cancer after receiving a rare early diagnosis. The 79-year-old comedian and writer made the disclosure after being eliminated from the ...

The English actor and comedian has launched the Bright Side Fund with Stand Up To Cancer to support research and help promote early detection Julie Jordan is an Editor at Large for PEOPLE. She has ...