Peter Cook

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Peter Cook

Peter Cook is best known for Blackadder, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Have I Got News for You. Peter Cook was born on November 17, 1937. Peter Cook died on January 9, 1995 at the age of 57.

Born
November 17, 1937
Place of birth
Torquay, Devon, England, UK
Died
January 9, 1995 (57 years old)

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

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Peter Cook been in?

Peter Cook is best known for Blackadder, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Have I Got News for You.

When was Peter Cook born?

Peter Cook was born on November 17, 1937. (Torquay, Devon, England, UK)

How old is Peter Cook?

Peter Cook died on January 9, 1995 at the age of 57.

Updated: October 27, 2026 ·