Peter Cook

:This article is about the British comedian Peter Cook. For other people called Peter Cook, see Peter Cook (disambiguation).

Early career

Cook was himself 'establishment' educated, at Radley and Pembroke College at the University of Cambridge, where he read French and German, and it was at the latter that he first performed and wrote comedy sketches as a member of the prestigious Cambridge Footlights Club (of which Peter Cook became President in 1960).

Related Topics:
Establishment - Radley - Pembroke College - University of Cambridge - Footlights

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

On graduation, he wrote professionally for Kenneth Williams for whom he created the famous "Not An Asp" sketch, before finding fame in his own right as a star of the satirical stage show, Beyond the Fringe, with Jonathan Miller, Alan Bennett and Dudley Moore.

Related Topics:
Kenneth Williams - Beyond the Fringe - Jonathan Miller - Alan Bennett - Dudley Moore

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

With his star firmly in the ascendant he opened The Establishment Club in Soho which allowed him to associate with the big stars of the day. He became a friend and supporter of Australian comedian and actor Barry Humphries, who began his British career at the Establishment Club, and Dudley Moore's acclaimed jazz trio (which included Australian-born drummer Chris Karan) played there regularly for many years in the Sixties.

Related Topics:
Soho - Barry Humphries - Chris Karan

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~