Ian Cognito
- Comedian
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Ian Cognito: A Life And A Death On Stage review
No documentary could ever do justice to the force of nature that was Ian Cognito in his terrifying, thrilling fury. But it is also important that this film, Ian Cognito: A Life And A Death On Stage, has been made about him, to help ensure he is remembered not just for his death on stage, which so captured the public imagination, but for his many remarkable and powerful performances upon it.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd August 2022Ian Cognito, the comedian who died on stage - literally
Three years ago, the caustic comic had a fatal aortic dissection mid-show. Now a new documentary about the self-proclaimed 'most banned act in Britain' reveals a saga of booze and outrage.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 28th July 2022Review: Ian Cognito: A Life And A Death On Stage
This excellent, eloquent film, co-directed by Joe Bor and Danny Ward, charts the life of Cognito from his earliest days as a surprising uncontroversial musician to his powerhouse heyday as a genuinely dangerous, unpredictable performer. When "Cogs" walked on stage you rarely knew what would happen next, except that he would probably hammer a nail into the wall and hang his hat on it. He could be as scary as he was funny. As this profile says, he could not be tamed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th July 2022Ian Cognito film wins award
A film charting the life and times of controversial British comedian Ian Cognito has won a major award at an American film festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021Ian Cognito film being made
Ian Cognito, the hellraising stand-up comedian who died in 2019, is to be the subject of a new film.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2020Campaign to remember Ian Cognito
April 11th will be the one year anniversary of the sudden death of comedian Ian Cognito. To mark his passing, Ryan Mold, the owner of the venue where Cognito died, is asking all comedians to upload a picture of themselves at 9pm on April 11 on their socials holding a hammer and using the hashtag #cognito.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2020Ten comedians who died on stage
Comedians who die on stage hold a special fascination.
Chortle, 4th September 2019Eric (just Eric) pays tribute to Ian Cognito
In the previous blog here, Becky Fury remembered Ian Cognito, who died while performing on stage last week. Now fellow comedian Eric (Just Eric) adds his own tribute...
Eric, John Fleming's Blog, 15th April 2019Ian Cognito obituary
Provocative standup who never appeared on television, but was a much loved figure on the comedy circuit.
Toby Hadoke, The Guardian, 14th April 2019Plan to put plaque up for Ian Cognito
There are hopes that a memorial plaque will be put up at the venue where comedian Ian Cognito died on Thursday night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th April 2019