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Peter Edward Cook

Actor comedian producer writer

Peter Edward Cook, British actor, comedian, writer, film producer. Best Museum or Revue award London Evening Standard, 1962, Comedian of Year award Guild television Producers and Directors, 1973, Antoinette Perry award, 1974. Member Actors' Equity Association, American Federation of television and Radio Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists, Screen Actors Guild.

Background

Cook, Peter Edward was born on November 17, 1937 in Torquay, Devonshire, England. Son of Alexander E. and Margaret Cook.

Education

Radley College, Pembroke College, Cambridge.

Career

The Wrong Box 1965, Bedazzled 1967, A Dandy in Aspic 1969, Monte Carlo or Bust 1969, The Bed-Sitting Room 1970, The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer 1971, The Hound of the Baskervilles 1978, Derek and Clive 1980, Yellowbeard 1983, Supergirl 1984, Whoops Apocalypse 1987, Mr Jolly Lives Next Door 1987, Getting It Right 1989. Owner The Establishment Theatre Company, 1962-1995. Director Private Eye magazine.

Works

All works

Membership

Member Actors' Equity Association, American Federation of television and Radio Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists, Screen Actors Guild. Clubs: Footlights.

Interests

  • Gambling, gossip, golf.

Connections

Married Wendy Snowden, October 28, 1964 (divorced). Married Judy Huxtable, February 14, 1974.

Father:
Alexander E.

Mother:
Margaret Cook

Spouse:
Wendy Snowden

Spouse:
Judy Huxtable