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.
Movie Appearances
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
as First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4
1975
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
as Self
1974
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
as Various Roles
1982
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
as Ron Nasty (archive footage)
2003
Magical Mystery Tour
as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
1967
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
as Self
2004
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
as Ron Nasty
1978
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
as Mexican / Mountie
2010
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles'
as Self
2008
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
as Self
2008
The Mysterious Tadpole
as Narrator (voice)
1986
Jabberwocky
as 2nd Herald
1977
The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage
as Self
1969
Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
as Self
2003
The Seventh Python
as Self
2008
Life of Brian
as A Weedy Samaritan
1979
The Roots of Monty Python
as Self
2005
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
as Self
1982
The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
as Self / Ron Nasty (archive footage)
2018
The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)
1965
TV Appearances
Monty Python's Flying Circus
1969
Do Not Adjust Your Set
1967
We Need Answers
as Self - Contestant
2009
The Secret Policeman's Ball
as Self
1976
Rutland Weekend Television
as Various Characters
1975
The Raggy Dolls
as Narrator
1986
Away With Words
1998
Saturday Night Live
as Ron Nasty (uncredited)
1975
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
as Self
2009
The Innes Book of Records
as Various
1979
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self
1996