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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).
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- November 17, 1937
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- January 9, 1995
Jan 9, 2020 · T he reports of Peter Cook’s death on 9 January 1995 had no difficulty arriving at a consensus about him, but then there had been plenty of time to consider his legacy. Although Cook was only 57 ...
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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.
- November 17, 1937
- January 9, 1995
Mar 15, 2024 · Peter Cook 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.
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Since 2003 Peter Cook has soared above all others as my favorite comedian, someone who has magnetized me in a way I find it difficult to exaggerate. Had I a time machine I would ask in a heartbeat ...
May 11, 2019 · A Life in Focus: Peter Cook, giant of British comedy who inspired several generations. The Independent revisits the life of a notable figure. This week: Peter Cook, from Tuesday 10 January 1995
