Peter Cook
Person
1
Popularity
83
Credits
1937
Born
UK
Origin
Biography
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
Acting
Birthday
1937-11-17
Place of Birth
Torquay, Devon, England, UK
Died
1995-01-09
