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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 (1937-1995) was a British comedian and actor, known for his roles in The Princess Bride, Bedazzled, and Yellowbeard. He was also a member of the comedy group Beyond the Fringe and the duo Derek & Clive with Dudley Moore.
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.
Jul 2, 2024 · Peter Cook was a 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. He also founded.
Learn about Peter Cook, the "Father of Modern Satire" who challenged the establishment with his witty and incisive humor. Explore his early life, career, legacy, and personal struggles in this biography.
May 11, 2019 · A tribute to Peter Cook, who died in 1995, by his friend and colleague Ben Elton. Cook was a pioneer of surreal and scatological humour, a co-founder of Beyond the Fringe and Private Eye, and a collaborator with Dudley Moore and John Cleese.
Peter Cook was a British comedian, satirist, and actor, best known for his work with Beyond the Fringe and Derek & Clive. He also founded Private Eye magazine and had a distinctive style of humor and delivery.
