Peter Edward Cook was a popular English comedic actor and satirist. In the 1960s, he was a prominent figure of the satire boom in the country. He was also associated with the unconventional comedic movement in the late 1950s in the country.
He created ‘Beyond The Fringe,’ the comedy stage revue. He starred in ‘Not Only...But Also,’ along with Dudley Moore. The show was successful and the due then starred together in films ‘Bedazzled,’ and ‘The Wrong Box.’ He also co-presented ‘Saturday Night Live.’
Some of his notable roles in movies include ‘The Princess Bride,’ ‘Yellowbeard,’ ‘Derek and Clive Get The Horn,’ ‘The Secret Policeman’s Ball,’ ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles,’ ‘The Bed Sitting Room,’ and ‘Monte Carlo or Bust!,’ etc. Some of her noteworthy television credits include ‘The Two of Us,’ ‘Arena,’ ‘The Comic Strip Presents,’ ‘Gone to Seed,’ and ‘Roger Mellie: The Man on the Telly.’
Adapted from William Goldman’s 1973 novel of the same name, the film The Princess Bride tells the story of a farmhand named Westley, who is on a mission to rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck.
Derek and Clive Get the Horn is a 1979 British documentary comedy film, which chronicles the recording of the comedy album Derek and Clive Ad Nauseam by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
The satirical film follows Michael Rimmer who joins an insignificant British ad agency where he manipulates his way to a place of authority and taking the company to the top position, he becomes a polling specialist. He enters politics to become MP, and acquires wealth and attractive wife. Ruthlessly, he climbs the ladder of success to procure total power of the country.
Bedazzled is a romantic comedy fantasy film which tells the story of a cook named Stanley Moon, working at a restaurant in London. He is infatuated with Margaret, a waitress who works in the same establishment. His life takes a turn when the devil appears in front of him, and offers him seven wishes, in exchange of his soul. Despite the wishes, he has problem winning over Margaret, his love.
Based on the famous characters by Arthur Conan Doyle, this film is a Sherlock Holmes story with a difference. Dr Watson is shown as the ace detective, and he has been using an actor to play the role of Holmes in order to protect his role as a physician.
British agent Eberlin is instructed by his superiors to find and assassinate KGB agent Krasnevin who has killed many of their top agents. What they do not know is that Eberlin himself is the double-agent Krasnevin. When the ruthless, sociopathic British agent Gatiss is sent to assist him, Eberlin must find a way to survive.
A young German student Wolf Hauser arrives at Cambridge as an exchange student. He faces problems negotiating English customs and manners, and he also finds himself as a victim of pranks from several fellow students. He eventually befriends a girl named Ann, who starts to help him deal with his problems.
Based on an 1877 novel of the same name, this drama film is about a stallion born in the English countryside named Black Beauty. The film portrays his story, starting from his birth to his experiences with the various people who become his owners.
Yellowbeard is an adventure action comedy film which tells the story of infamous pirate Yellowbeard, who breaks out of prison. The only thing on his mind now is recovering the treasure that he buried a long time ago. However, the problem is that his map has been tattooed on the head of his son. Things seem even worse because a number of rivals are also planning to beat him to the treasure.
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie is an Australian comedy film which revolves around the adventures of a young man named Barry McKenzie, who along with his aunt, travels to England in order to advance his cultural education.
Great Balls of Fire! is a musical drama biography film which is about the life of pianist Jerry Lee, who had achieved a lot of popularity due to his skills. However, his controversial marriage to his 13 year old cousin causes public uproar and leads to his downfall.
Being a shy person, Elliot Richardson finds it difficult to express his feelings to co-worker, Alison Gardner, whom he loves. Sensing his predicament, the bewitching Devil offers him seven wishes in return for his soul. As his wishes get fulfilled, he finds a catch in each, and decides to opt out. So, does he finally get the woman of his dreams?
This is a satirical take off on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel of the same name. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are invited to examine the weird happenings at Baskerville Hall and the curse of a fabled hound. As they start investigating, everyone appears suspicious. So how do they overcome the obstacles to solve the mystery of the Hound?
Supergirl is a superhero film which revolves around Kara Danvers, cousin of the popular DC comics superhero Superman. When an unexpected disaster strikes National City, it is up to her to unveil her hidden powers and save the day.
Find the Lady is a comedy film which revolves around a hoodlum who makes various plans to kidnap an heiress. However, every time his plans fail as a wrong woman gets taken.
Peter Edward Cook Awards
| Winner | Best Light Entertainment | 1966 |
| Winner | Best Spoken Word Recording | 1975 |
