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Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) [2] was an English comedian, actor, satirist, playwright and screenwriter. He was the leading figure of the British satire boom of the 1960s, and he was associated with the anti-establishment comedic movement that emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1950s.
Peter Cook. Actor: The Princess Bride. One of four stars of the London and New York revues Beyond the Fringe and Beyond the Fringe (with Jonathan Miller, Alan Bennett, and Dudley Moore). Later created scatological comedy routine "Derek & Clive" with Moore.
Jan 9, 2015 · Remembering Peter Cook: 'The Funniest Man Who Ever Drew Breath' A look back at the legendary English comedian's brilliant work and tragic life.
May 11, 2019 · Peter Cook, comedian, born 17 November 1937, died 9 January 1995. The Independent revisits the life of a notable figure. This week: Peter Cook, from Tuesday 10 January 1995.
Jul 2, 2024 · Peter Cook was a British entertainer who gained international fame in the 1960s in the hit satirical revue Beyond the Fringe (with Alan Bennett, Jonathan Miller, and Dudley Moore) and for his longtime comedy partnership with Moore on stage, screen, television, and comedy records.
Peter Cook. Actor: The Princess Bride. One of four stars of the London and New York revues Beyond the Fringe and Beyond the Fringe (with Jonathan Miller, Alan Bennett, and Dudley Moore). Later created scatological comedy routine "Derek & Clive" with Moore.
Peter Cook, an English satirist and comedic actor, is celebrated as "The Father of Modern Satire" for his groundbreaking contributions to British comedy. Born on November 17, 1937, in Torquay, Devon, Cook was a pivotal figure in the 1960s British satire boom.
Jan 9, 2015 · Feature It is 20 years since his death – and 50 years since his first comeback – but the reputation of the UK’s most influential comic and satirist, Peter Cook, is beginning to fade. Phil Strongman attempts to put the record straight ...
Peter Cook's life and career. Show all 10. When Peter was three months old, both his mother and father mainly lived abroad, so – report his biographies – Peter was raised by his nanny,...
Jan 9, 1995 · 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.
