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Judy Huxtable (1973-1989)
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♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
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English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
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Peter Cook: British actor, satirist, writer and comedian (1937-1995).
Born (died at age 57).
Peter Cook has 13 credits in our database.
The name Peter means derived from the latin "petra" meaning "rock" or "stone".
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Filmography (13)
Biography
Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English comedian, actor, satirist, playwright and screenwriter. He was the leading figure of the British satire boom of the 1960s, and he was associated with the anti-establishment comedic movement that emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1950s. Born in Torquay, he was educated at the University of Cambridge. There he became involved with the Footlights Club, of which he later became president. After graduating, 1960 saw him create the comedy stage revue Beyond the Fringe, alongside Alan Bennett, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore.
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How old was Peter Cook?
Peter Cook was born on and passed away on at the age of 57.
What movies or shows has Peter Cook been in?
Peter Cook has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bedazzled (2000), Black Beauty (1994), Great Balls of Fire! (1989), Whoops Apocalypse (1986), Supergirl (1984).
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You can find more about Peter Cook on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
