- He and Eric Idle were awarded the 2010 Musical Score for "Monty Python's Spamalot" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
- At one time he weighed almost 29 stones, but managed to lose 11, following a knee problem caused by the weight.
- His musical, "Spamalot," at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for the 2011 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Production of a Musical-Large.
- Whilst a member of 1980s pop band Modern Romance, John Du Prez shared in the following hit singles: 'Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White' b/w 'Who Is John Du Prez?' (1982) UK #15; 'Best Years of Our Lives' b/w 'We've Got Them Running (The Counting Song) (1982) UK #4; 'High Life' b/w 'You Just Can't Kill The Beat' (1983) #8; 'Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm' b/w 'I Can't Help Myself' (1983) UK #14; 'Walking in the Rain' b/w 'Walking in the Rain (Blues)' (1983) UK #7 Thailand #1; 'Good Friday' b/w 'Good Feelings' (1983) UK #96; 'Best Mix of Our Lives' b/w 'Best Years of Our Lives' (1985) UK #81. He also shared in the hit albums 'Adventures in Clubland' (1982) Venezuala #1 (Certified Gold, South America); 'Trick of the Light' (1983) UK #53; 'Party Tonight' (1983) UK #45. John left Modern Romance in 1984 - he features posthumously on the bands final single, 'Best Mix of Our Lives', which showcases Modern Romance's biggest hits.
- Eric Idle and his musical, "Monty Python's Spamalot" at the Nightblue Performing Arts Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2014 Joseph Jefferson Non-Equity Award for Musical Production.
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