Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath" although Cook's work was also controversial. Cook is closely associated with anti-establishment comedy that emerged in Britain and the USA in the late 1950s.

Peter Cook

Acting Born November 17, 1937 – Died January 9, 1995 Torquay, Devon, England, UK

Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath" although Cook's work was also controversial. Cook is closely associated with anti-establishment comedy that emerged in Britain and the USA in the late 1950s.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host

Top of the Pops

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The Merv Griffin Show

Self

Have I Got News for You

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The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest

The South Bank Show

Omnibus

Self (archive footage)

Film '72

Self

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Peter Trilby

The Princess Bride

The Impressive Clergyman