Eric Idle, precisely 5ft 11 (180.3 cm) tall, was the third-tallest member of the iconic Monty Python comedy troupe, often appearing diminutive next to towering co-stars like John Cleese and Graham Chapman, which amplified his relatable, everyman persona in absurd sketches.
Best known for co-writing and starring in classics like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Life of Brian, Idle's height lent a grounded physicality to his versatile roles, from the Always Look on the Bright Side of Life singer to the programmer-inspired namesake of Python's IDLE IDE.
- Co-founder of Monty Python's Flying Circus
- Star of Spamalot Broadway musical
- His 5ft 11 frame perfectly suited the troupe's physical comedy dynamics