Neil James Innes (; 9 December 1944 – 29 December 2019) was an English writer, actor, comedian and musician. He was known for his constant work with Monty Python. He played in The Rutles and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Innes was born in Danbury, Essex. His first album was "How Sweet to Be an Idiot". He wrote the original songs for "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".