Simon Cook (actor)
Simon Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1952 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and politician |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | Josh & Ellie |
Simon Timothy Cook MBE (born 21 June 1952) is a British television actor, best known for his role as Andrew Warrington in the Five soap opera Family Affairs between 2000 and 2001.[1]
Biography
[edit]He attended Norwich School before studying English at the University of Sussex. He spent six years in business management before taking an acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[2]
Cook has had roles in EastEnders, Doctors, Casualty, and Cal. He has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company.[3]
Politics
[edit]He is also a Liberal Democrat politician, being a member of Bristol City Council from 1999 till losing in 2021, representing the Clifton East ward. He has served as Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure and as Lord Mayor of Bristol (2004–2005)[4] and as Deputy Leader of Council (2005–2006 and 2009–2012).[5] As of 8 May 2012, he was the leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and also Leader of the council. In November 2012, the position of Leader of the council was to be replaced by a directly elected Mayor of Bristol.[6] Which was won by Bristol 1st member George Ferguson.
Cook is the director of a small company that makes video and audio podcasts.[2]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cal | Oncologist (rumored) | |
| Year | Television series | Role | Other notes |
| 1974 | Apple's Way | Boy | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1989 | London's Burning | 1st Policeman | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1990 | The Chief | Chief Insp. Ian Maidment | TV series, 1 episode |
| Grange Hill | Chemist Shop Manager | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 1991 | Devices and Desires | Patrick Mitchell | TV mini-series, 3 episodes |
| 1991–1992 | Watt on Earth | Tom Ruddock | TV series, 24 episodes |
| 1997 | The Uninvited | Mark Knowles | TV series, 2 episodes |
| Wycliffe | Geesink | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 1998 | Touch and Go | Mark | (TV movie) |
| The Bill | Magistrates Clerk | TV series, 1 episode | |
| 1999 | Trial & Retribution | Newscaster | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2000 | Family Affairs | Andrew Warrington | TV series, 30 episodes |
| 2009 | Mistresses | Mr. Feniman | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2001 | Doctors | Tony Wickton | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2003 | Casualty | Dave Harrison | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2007 | Waking the Dead | Anthony Lane-Kelly | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2010 | Identity | Bathurst | TV mini-series, 1 episode |
| 2011 | Injustice | Judge | TV mini-series, 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Frankie | Mark Hughes | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2017 | Three Girls | Barrister | TV mini-series, 1 episode |
| Broadchurch | Nick Foulkes | TV series, 1 episode |
References
[edit]- ^ "Councillor Upsets Eastenders' Regulars". Bristol Evening Post. Financial Times. 2 December 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
- ^ a b "Cllr Simon Cook". Arts Council England. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ "Friends reunited – Lord Mayor and Headmaster back on stage together for first time in 30 years". Bristol Cathedral School. October 2004. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
- ^ "Made In Bristol – Hats off to Brunel". BBC Bristol. BBC. 7 July 2005. Retrieved 5 November 2008.
- ^ "Clifton East Ward: Simon Timothy Cook – Deputy Leader of Lib Dems". Bristol City Council. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ^ Staff (9 May 2012). "Bristol Lib Dems elect Simon Cook as leader". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
External links
[edit]- Simon Cook at IMDb
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