
Neil Innes
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Acting Credits
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
Ron Nasty (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live
Lady with Pram (uncredited)

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4

Life of Brian
A Weedy Samaritan

The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self
Filmography

The Admiral: Pub, Drums and Food
2018
as Self / Ron Nasty (archive footage)

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)
2010
as Mexican / Mountie

Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall
2010

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release
2010
as Self

We Need Answers
2009
as Self - Contestant

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
2009
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 Python
2008
as Self

What the Pythons Did Next...
2007
as Self
Rock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour
2007
as Self

Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2006
as Self

The Roots of Monty Python
2005
as Self

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004
as Self

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
2003
as Ron Nasty (archive footage)

Vivian Stanshall: The Canyons of his Mind
2003
as Self

Concert for George
2003
as Self
Away With Words
1998

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self

Erik the Viking
1989
as Hy-Brasilian

The Mysterious Tadpole
1986
as Narrator (voice)

Comedians Do It On Stage
1986
as Self

The Raggy Dolls
1986
as Narrator

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
1982
as Various Roles

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982
as Self

The Missionary
1982
as Singer at Gin Palace

Life of Brian
1979
as A Weedy Samaritan
The Innes Book of Records
1979
as Various

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978
as Ron Nasty

Yellow Submarine Sandwich
1978
as Ron Nasty

Jabberwocky
1977
as 2nd Herald

The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
as Self

Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
as First Monk / Singing Minstrel / Page Crushed by the Rabbit / Peasant #4

Rutland Weekend Television
1975
as Various Characters

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Ron Nasty (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Lady with Pram (uncredited)

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report
1974
as Self

The Adventures of the Son of Exploding Sausage
1969
as Self

Monty Python's Flying Circus
1969

Magical Mystery Tour
1967
as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Do Not Adjust Your Set
1967
The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)
1965

The Flying Alberts
1963
as Self