Peter Cook

Peter Cook

  • Birthday: 11/17/1937
  • Deathday: 1/9/1995
  • Place of birth: Torquay, Devon, England, UK
  • Fame for: Acting

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.

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Whoops Apocalypse
Release date: 5/6/1986

Whoops Apocalypse

Role(s): Sir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)

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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Release date: 3/5/1988

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Role(s): Mr Jolly

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Yellowbeard
Release date: 6/24/1983

Yellowbeard

Role(s): Lord Percy Lambourn

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The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
Release date: 10/12/1972

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

Role(s): Dominic

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The Bed Sitting Room
Release date: 6/1/1969

The Bed Sitting Room

Role(s): Inspector

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