Peter Cook
Born November 17, 1937 (Age: 88)
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Torquay, Devon, England, UK
Biography
Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath" although Cook's work was also controversial. Cook is closely associated with anti-establishment comedy that emerged in Britain and the USA in the late 1950s.
Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath" although Cook's work was also controversial. Cook is closely associated with anti-establishment comedy that emerged in Britain and the USA in the late 1950s.
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Filmography
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
2002
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 65
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
2002
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 64
Peter Cook Talks Golf Balls
1994
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as Alec Dunroonie/Dr. Dieter Liedbetter/Major Titherly Glibble/Bill Rossi
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Age: 56
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve
1993
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as Martin Trout
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Age: 56
Clive Anderson Talks Back: Peter Cook
1993
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as Norman House / Sir James Beauchamp / Alan Latchley / Eric Daley
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Age: 56
Roger Mellie: The Man on the Telly
1991
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as Roger Mellie
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Age: 54
A Life in Pieces
1990
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as Arthur Streeb-Greebling
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Age: 53
Great Balls of Fire!
1989
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as First English Reporter
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Age: 51
Getting It Right
1989
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as Mr. Adrian
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Age: 51
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989
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as Self
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Age: 51
Without a Clue
1988
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as Greenhough
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Age: 50
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
1988
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as Mr Jolly
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Age: 50
Jake's Journey
1988
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as King Arthur
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Age: 50
The Princess Bride
1987
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as The Impressive Clergyman
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Age: 49
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
1985
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as Self / Nigel
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Age: 48
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
1985
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as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
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Age: 48
John Lennon: A Journey in the Life
1985
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as Reverend
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Age: 48
KLM: Diplomatix
1985
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as Narrator
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Age: 47
Supergirl
1984
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as Nigel
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Age: 46
Yellowbeard
1983
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as Lord Percy Lambourn
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Age: 45
An Audience with Dudley Moore
1981
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as
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Age: 44
Late Flowering Love
1981
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as
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Age: 43
Peter Cook & Co.
1980
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as Various Characters
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Age: 42
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1978
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as Sherlock Holmes
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Age: 40
Mill Hill
1972
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as Peter Trilby
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Age: 34
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
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as Inspector
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Age: 31
Monte Carlo or Bust!
1969
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as Maj. Digby Dawlish
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Age: 31
Beyond the Fringe
1964
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as Various Characters
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Age: 27
Ten Thousand Talents
1960
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as
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Age: 23
Bachelor of Hearts
1958
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as Pedestrian in Street (uncredited)
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Age: 21