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Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) 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.
Jan 9, 2020 · Comedy. This article is more than 4 years old. 'Indecently funny in every way' – Peter Cook's legacy by Eddie Izzard, Lucy Porter and more. His influence is everywhere – but is the great,...
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- Ryan Gilbey
Peter Cook (1937-1995) was a British comedian and actor, known for his roles in The Princess Bride, Yellowbeard, and Beyond the Fringe. He also created the scatological comedy routine "Derek & Clive" with Dudley Moore.
- Actor, Writer, Producer
- November 17, 1937
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- January 9, 1995
Mar 15, 2024 · Peter Cook (born November 17, 1937, Torquay, Devon, England—died January 9, 1995, London, England) 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 ...
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Learn about the life and career of Peter Cook, one of the four stars of the London and New York revues Beyond the Fringe and Beyond the Fringe, and the creator of the scatological comedy routine "Derek & Clive". Find out his trivia, quotes, family, spouses, and more on IMDb.
- November 17, 1937
- January 9, 1995
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Jan 9, 2015 · A look back at the legendary English comedian's brilliant work and tragic life, 20 years after his death. Learn about his partnership with Dudley Moore, his satirical magazine Private Eye, and his final appearance on Clive Anderson Talks Back.
Peter Edward Cook 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.
