Peter Cook
Acting
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.
Born: November 17, 1937
Place of Birth: Torquay, Devon, England, UK
Known For
Roger Mellie: The Man on the Telly
Foul-mouthed, alcoholic, misogynistic, bigoted (and occasionally violent) cocaine enthusiast Roger Mellie takes on various tasks to get a new TV show.
The Best of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
In this tribute to the late greats Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, a frankly large collection of some of their best bits. 1965 saw Pete and Dud in a new show NOT ONLY BUT ALSO and their now classic act was an irresistible combination of scripted and seemingly improvised sketches, where corpsing and ad-libs were an integral part of their often bizarre entertainment. Highlights include: the cloth-capped 'Dagenham Dialogues,' 'Sir Arthur Greeb-Streebling,' '5-4-3-2-1...,' 'The Superthunderstingraycars,' 'the Leaping Nuns,' 'The Gliddof Glood,' 'Bo Dudley' and 'Goodbyee song'
The Best of What's Left of Not Only But Also
Pete and Dud reunite after 20 years apart to introduce a six part trip to memory lane. Of all the material from their 1965-1970 television shows which had not been wiped by the British Broadcasting Corporation, the two of them selected their favourite sketches and routines to be broadcast once more for the benefit of an entirely new generation.
KLM: Diplomatix
Diplomatix was Norway's entry at the Montreux Comedy Festival in 1985, represented by the comedy trio KLM consisting of Trond Kirkvaag, Knut Lystad and Lars Mjøen. They also wrote the script. Kent Nilssen was the director.
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were responsible for some of the filthiest comedy to come out of Britain. Despite being banned from radio and television the duo achieved great success and a cult status, but the act broke up one of the greatest comedy partnerships of recent years. Featuring excerpts from the actual records and video footage of Cook and Moore.
Blackadder
Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.
Electric Blue 007
Introduced by Seka the Platinum Princess, EB007 is a "Bond Girl Spectacular." Featured among the usual crop of centerfold models are five Bond girls, including Ursula Andress and Lalla Dean, who made quite a splash as "uncredited girl in pool" in For Your Eyes Only (1981), in the buff. In addition, there's nudity from singer / actress Hazel O'Connor plus appearances from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
The Princess Bride
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
An un-scripted comedy show in which four guest performers improvise their way through a series of games, many of which rely on audience suggestions.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Mad Hatter (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Lord Wexmire
as Self
as Various
as Martin Trout
as Norman House / Sir James Beauchamp / Alan Latchley / Eric Daley
as Wesley Willis
as Roger Mellie
as Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling
as Self
as First English Reporter
as Mr. Adrian
as Self
as Greenhough
as Mr Jolly
as King Arthur
as The Impressive Clergyman
as Sir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)
as Self / Nigel
as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
as Reverend
as Narrator
as Nigel
as Lord Percy Lambourn
as Richard III
as Self
as Mr. Jolly
as Self
as Self - Various Roles
as The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
as Self
as Various Characters
as Various Roles
as Clive
as Sherlock Holmes
as Self - Host
as Self
as E. L. Wisty
as Self
as Lewenhak
as Self
as Self - Host
as Dominic
as Peter Trilby
as Michael Rimmer
as Inspector
as Maj. Digby Dawlish
as Self - Guest
as Prentiss
as George Spiggot
as Self (archive footage)
as Mad Hatter
as Morris Finsbury
as Various Characters
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Pedestrian in Street (uncredited)