Peter Cook

Acting

Peter Cook

Born November 17, 1937 · Torquay, Devon, England, UK

Died January 9, 1995 · aged 57

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 Br…

Known For

The Princess BrideThe Princess Bride · 1987
The Princess Bride
7.71987
MovieAdventureFantasy
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.
SupergirlSupergirl · 1984
Supergirl
5.41984
MovieAdventureFantasy
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Black BeautyBlack Beauty · 1994
Black Beauty
6.71994
MovieFamilyAdventure
The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life.
Great Balls of Fire!Great Balls of Fire! · 1989
Great Balls of Fire!
6.31989
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.
Without a ClueWithout a Clue · 1988
Without a Clue
6.71988
MovieComedyCrime
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.
YellowbeardYellowbeard · 1983
Yellowbeard
5.61983
MovieComedyAdventure
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialSaturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special · 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
6.91999
MovieComedyTV Movie
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past two and a half decades.
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the AlgarveOne Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve · 1993
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve
8.51993
MovieComedyDrama
The Meldrews go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her penpal Alfonso. Photographer Martin Trout follows them there, believing they have a roll of film that belongs to him.

Filmography

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That Was The Week That WasThat Was The Week That Was · 1962
That Was The Week That Was
8.51962
SeriesComedy
That Was the Week That Was, informally TWTWTW or TW3, is a satirical television comedy programme on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963. It was devised, produced and directed by Ned Sherrin and presented by David Frost. An American version by the same name aired on NBC from 1964 to 1965, also featuring Frost. The programme is considered a significant element of the satire boom in the United Kingdom in the early 1960s. It broke ground in comedy through lampooning the establishment and political figures. Its broadcast coincided with coverage of the politically charged Profumo affair and John Profumo, the politician at the centre of the affair, became a target for derision. TW3 was first broadcast on Saturday 24 November 1962.

Writer

Gone to SeedGone to Seed · 1992
Gone to Seed
3.31992
SeriesComedyDrama
Gone to Seed is a British comedy-drama series created by Tony Grounds, a standalone spin-off to his earlier Gone to the Dogs. With much of the cast returning—albeit in new roles—the six-episode series follows the Plant family, who have run a garden centre in Rotherhithe since Dickens’ time, surviving both war and redevelopment. But now, family rivalry threatens to poison their unlikely paradise when matriarch Mag refuses to hand over control to her triplet children. Frumpy Hilda has only one passion in life: Milwall FC. Country/western singer Monty dreams of turning the run-down nursery into a floral oasis in the heart of Docklands, whilst his one-eyed jobless builder and part-time wrestler Winston doesn’t know a begonia from a buttercup! Meanwhile, local conman Wesley Willis lurks in the shadows and knows the true-worth of prime-location London real-estate.

Wesley Willis