Neil Innes: Biography, Facts and Career
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Neil James Innes (; 9 December 1944 – 29 December 2019) was an English songwriter, writer, comedian and musician. He first came to prominence in the comedy rock group the 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. Along with Eric Idle of Monty Python, he co-created the Rutles, a Beatles parody/pastiche project; Innes wrote the band's songs. He also wrote and voiced the 1980s ITV children's cartoon adventures of The Raggy Dolls.
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- Full name: Neil Innes
- Born: 1944-12-09
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q918538
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Who is Neil Innes?
Neil James Innes (; 9 December 1944 – 29 December 2019) was an English songwriter, writer, comedian and musician.
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Neil Innes was born on 1944-12-09.
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