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.
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Complete Filmography
Joan Rivers at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of...
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches
2016
as Self (archive footage)
This documentary showcases a number of new clips which have recently come to light from sketches which were thought to have been lost forever, some no...
The Undiscovered Peter Cook
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary about Britain's greatest satirist Peter Cook, with unprecedented access to his private recordings, diaries, letters, photographs and much ...
The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill
2014
as Self (archive footage)
This documentary explores Kate Bush's career and music, from January 1978's Wuthering Heights to her 2011 album 50 Words for Snow, through the testimo...
Gaybo Laughs Back
2008
as Self
Gaybo Laughs Back is an hour-long special, hosted by Gay Byrne who introduces some of the comedy highlights from his thirty-seven years at the helm of...
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
2008
as Self
A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004
as Self
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performer...
The Best of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore
2003
as Self (archive footage)
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 ...
Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary charting the Derek and Clive phenomenon. The two foul-mouthed toilet attendants were the creations of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and were...
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
2002
as Self (archive footage)
TV documentary tracing the life of the comedian and satirist from his school days, through the Cambridge Footlights, to Beyond the Fringe and his part...
Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook
1995
as Self
A documentary about the life of British satirist and founder of 'Private Eye' Peter Cook.
Black Beauty
1994
as Lord Wexmire
The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life.
Peter Cook Talks Golf Balls
1994
as Various
Peter Cook plays four characters in his last major work. Alec Dunroonie (Scotland), Dr. Dieter Liedbetter (Germany), Major Titherly Glibble (England) ...
Peter Cook Talks Golf Balls
1994
Writer
Peter Cook plays four characters in his last major work. Alec Dunroonie (Scotland), Dr. Dieter Liedbetter (Germany), Major Titherly Glibble (England) ...
One Foot in the Algarve
1993
as Martin Trout
The Meldrews go on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her penpal Alfonso. Photographer Martin Trout follows them the...
Clive Anderson Talks Back: Peter Cook
1993
as Norman House / Sir James Beauchamp / Alan Latchley / Eric Daley
One of the most beloved editions of the show, as Clive chats to a biscuit inventor who was abducted by aliens; Scunthorpe's football manager; a suspen...
Clive Anderson Talks Back: Peter Cook
1993
Writer
One of the most beloved editions of the show, as Clive chats to a biscuit inventor who was abducted by aliens; Scunthorpe's football manager; a suspen...
Roger Mellie: The Man on the Telly
1991
as Roger Mellie
Foul-mouthed, alcoholic, misogynistic, bigoted (and occasionally violent) cocaine enthusiast Roger Mellie takes on various tasks to get a new TV show.
A Life in Pieces
1990
as Arthur Streeb-Greebling
Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling shares his opinions on the Twelve Days of Christmas, in discussion with Ludovic Kennedy.
Great Balls of Fire!
1989
as First English Reporter
The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unc...
Getting It Right
1989
as Mr. Adrian
Gavin is 31 years old and still lives with his parents. He is awfully shy but before he knows it there are three women interested in him. Lady Minerva...
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989
as Self
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend conce...
Without a Clue
1988
as Greenhough
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 ha...
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
1988
as Mr Jolly
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 ...
Jake's Journey
1988
as King Arthur
A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.
The Princess Bride
1987
as The Impressive Clergyman
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid...
Whoops Apocalypse
1986
as Sir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the count...
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
1985
as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C. Dickens, Esquire"
KLM: Diplomatix
1985
as Narrator
Diplomatix was Norway's entry at the Montreux Comedy Festival in 1985, represented by the comedy trio KLM consisting of Trond Kirkvaag, Knut Lystad an...
Supergirl
1984
as Nigel
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
1984
as Self / Nigel
A documentary filmed during production of the film "Supergirl" showing the world how and who made it. This interesting featurette includes interviews ...
Yellowbeard
1983
as Lord Percy Lambourn
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 sent...
Yellowbeard
1983
Writer
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 sent...
Group Madness
1983
as Self
A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 1983's Yellowbeard
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City ...
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982
as Self - Various Roles
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese, ...
Electric Blue 007
1982
as Self
Introduced by Seka the Platinum Princess, EB007 is a "Bond Girl Spectacular." Featured among the usual crop of centerfold models are five Bond girls, ...
An Audience with Dudley Moore
1981
Outstanding comedian and musician Dudley Moore regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with his hilarious edition of the long-running An Au...
Late Flowering Love
1981
Light dramatisation of four poems by poet laureete Sir John Betjeman, set on location in the south of England
Peter Cook & Co.
1980
as Various Characters
A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest appearances.
Peter Cook & Co.
1980
Writer
A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest appearances.
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979
as Various Roles
Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to a...
Derek and Clive Get the Horn
1979
as Clive
A documentary recording the making of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's comedy album Derek and Clive Ad Nauseam.
Derek and Clive Get the Horn
1979
Writer
A documentary recording the making of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's comedy album Derek and Clive Ad Nauseam.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1978
as Sherlock Holmes
The death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a curse that has followed the Baskerville family for two hundred years. Sherlock Holmes is out to un...
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1978
Writer
The death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a curse that has followed the Baskerville family for two hundred years. Sherlock Holmes is out to un...
The Mermaid Frolics
1977
as E. L. Wisty
In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-sch...
The Mermaid Frolics
1977
Writer
In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-sch...
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976
as Self
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at He...
Find the Lady
1976
as Lewenhak
Two hoodlums, Trigger (Mickey Rooney) & Leo (Dick Emery) are hired by the unscrupulous J.K. (Peter Cook) to kidnap his niece Victoria (Alexandra Baste...
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
1972
as Dominic
Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural education. Bazza is an innocent abroad, fond of beer, Bondi a...
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
as Michael Rimmer
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into p...
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
Writer
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into p...
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
as Inspector
In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the no...
Monte Carlo or Bust!
1969
as Maj. Digby Dawlish
Sequel to "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines". This time an international car rally from England to Monte Carlo provides the comedic farc...
A Dandy in Aspic
1968
as Prentiss
Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin. Only Eberlin knows that Krasnevin is ...
Bedazzled
1967
as George Spiggot
A hapless loser sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for seven wishes, but has trouble winning over the girl of his dreams.
Bedazzled
1967
Story, Screenplay
A hapless loser sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for seven wishes, but has trouble winning over the girl of his dreams.
Alice in Wonderland
1966
as Mad Hatter
Alice in Wonderland (1966) is a BBC television play based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. It was directed by Jonathan Miller, th...
The Wrong Box
1966
as Morris Finsbury
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
Beyond the Fringe
1964
as Various Characters
A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1960) and in London (Fortune Theatre, May 1961) and Broadway (Octo...
Beyond the Fringe
1964
Writer
A TV version of the stage show originally performed at the Edinburgh Fringe (August 1960) and in London (Fortune Theatre, May 1961) and Broadway (Octo...
Ten Thousand Talents
1960
The first film made by Don Levy is a comedic satire of pretensions and perversions of British academia. Made for the Cambridge Film Society, it is sho...