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Peter Cook (I)
- English
- Actor and writer
Peter Cook
Peter Cook was an English satirist and comedian. Born in Devon, he rose to national stardom in 1960 comedy revue Beyond The Fringe alongside his future double-act partner, Dudley Moore. The pair became best known for the sketch series Not Only... But Also..., whilst Cook was also a London nightclub proprietor and satirical magazine publisher.
Credits
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Annie Nightingale's Age Of Irreverence | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2021 | Jonathan Miller: Lost Memories | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2016 | Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2016 | The Undiscovered Peter Cook | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2015 | The Interviews - Series 1 | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2015 | Talking Comedy | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2013 | Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2011 | Legends Of British Comedy | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2011 | My Favourite Joke
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Self (Archive Material) |
| 2008 | Footlights At 125: A Retrospective
|
Writer |
| 2007 | Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take
|
Self (Archive Material) |
| 2006 | The Story Of Light Entertainment
|
Self (Archive Material) |
| 2004 | Arena: Remember The Secret Policeman's Ball? | Self |
| 2002 | The Real Derek And Clive | Self (Archive Material) |
| 1995 | Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook | Self (Archive Material) |
| 1994 | Room 101 - Series 1
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Guest |
| 1994 | The News Quiz - Series 31
|
Guest |
| 1994 | Why Bother? | Writer |
| 1994 | Why Bother? | Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling |
| 1993 | The News Quiz - Series 30
|
Guest |
| 1993 | Have I Got News For You - Series 5
|
Guest |
| 1993 | One Foot In The Grave - Series 4
|
Martin Trout |
| 1992 | Have I Got News For You - Series 4
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Guest |
| 1992 | Gone To Seed
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Wesley Willis |
| 1992 | The News Quiz - Series 28
|
Guest |
| 1992 | The News Quiz - Series 27
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Guest |
| 1992 | Gone To Seed | Wesley Willis |
| 1991 | Roger Mellie: The Man On The Telly | Roger Mellie (Voice) |
| 1990 | A Life In Pieces | Writer |
| 1990 | A Life In Pieces | Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling |
| 1988 | The Comic Strip Presents... - Series 3 | Mr Jolly |
| 1986 | Whoops Apocalypse | Sir Mortimer Chris (a loopy person) |
| 1985 | The Kenny Everett Television Show - Series 3
|
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come |
| 1984 | Weekend In Wallop | Self |
| 1983 | Blackadder - The Black Adder
|
Richard III |
| 1983 | Yellowbeard | Writer |
| 1983 | Yellowbeard | Lord Lambourn |
| 1980 | Peter Cook & Co | Writer |
| 1980 | Peter Cook & Co | Various |
| 1980 | Q - Q9
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Ensemble Actor |
| 1979 | Derek And Clive Get The Horn | Composer |
| 1979 | Derek And Clive Get The Horn | Executive Producer |
| 1979 | Derek And Clive Get The Horn | Writer |
| 1979 | Derek And Clive Get The Horn | Clive |
| 1978 | The Hound Of The Baskervilles | Writer |
| 1978 | The Hound Of The Baskervilles | Sherlock Holmes |
| 1971 | An Apple A Day | Mr. Elwood Sr. |
| 1971 | Where Do I Sit? | Host / Presenter |
| 1970 | The Bed Sitting Room | Police Inspector |
| 1970 | Not Only... But Also... - Series 3 | Writer |
| 1970 | Not Only... But Also... - Series 3 | Various |
| 1970 | The Rise And Rise Of Michael Rimmer | Writer |
| 1970 | The Rise And Rise Of Michael Rimmer | Michael Rimmer |
| 1968 | Goodbye Again | Self |
| 1967 | Bedazzled | Creator |
| 1967 | Bedazzled | Writer |
| 1967 | Bedazzled | George Spiggot |
| 1966 | Not Only... But Also... - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1966 | Not Only... But Also... - Series 2 | Various |
| 1966 | The Wrong Box | Morris Finsbury |
| 1965 | Not Only... But Also... - Series 1
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Writer |
| 1965 | Not Only... But Also... - Series 1
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Various |
| 1964 | Beyond The Fringe | Writer |
| 1964 | Beyond The Fringe | Ensemble Actor |
Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Peter Cook on IMDb
Personal info
- Born
- Wednesday 17th November 1937
- Died
- Monday 9th January 1995 (aged 57)
- Full name
- Peter Edward Cook
- Member of
- Nationality
- English
Awards
- British Comedy Awards 1995
- Special Award (Winner)
- BAFTA Television Awards 1965
- Best Light Entertainment Artist (Winner)
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