Eric Idle
| Born | March 29, 1943 |
| Hometown | South Shields, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 6'1" (1.86m) |
| Spouse | Tania Kosevich, Lyn Ashley |
| Children | Lily Idle, Carey Idle |
| Parents | Ernest Idle, Nora Barron Idle |
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Eric Idle shares real reason behind public feud with Monty Python co-star John Cleese
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