Simon Cook (actor)

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]

Simon Cook

MBE
Born (1952-06-21) 21 June 1952
Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Occupation(s)Actor and politician
Years active1974–present
SpouseBarbara
ChildrenJosh & Ellie

Biography

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

He is also a Liberal Democrat politician, being a member of Bristol City Council since 1999, representing the Clifton East ward. He has served as Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure (2003–2004, 2005–2007 and 2009–present), 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
YearFilmRoleOther notes
2013CalOncologist (rumored)
YearTelevision seriesRoleOther notes
1974Apple's WayBoyTV series, 1 episode
1989London's Burning1st PolicemanTV series, 1 episode
1990The ChiefChief Insp. Ian MaidmentTV series, 1 episode
Grange HillChemist Shop ManagerTV series, 1 episode
1991Devices and DesiresPatrick MitchellTV mini-series, 3 episodes
1991-1992Watt on EarthTom RuddockTV series, 24 episodes
1997The UninvitedMark KnowlesTV series, 2 episodes
WycliffeGeesinkTV series, 1 episode
1998Touch and GoMark(TV movie)
The BillMagistrates ClerkTV series, 1 episode
1999Trial & RetributionNewscasterTV series, 1 episode
2000Family AffairsAndrew WarringtonTV series, 30 episodes
2009MistressesMr. FenimanTV series, 1 episode
2001DoctorsTony WicktonTV series, 1 episode
2003CasualtyDave HarrisonTV series, 1 episode
2007Waking the DeadAnthony Lane-KellyTV series, 1 episode
2010IdentityBathurstTV mini-series, 1 episode
2011InjusticeJudgeTV mini-series, 2 episodes
2013FrankieMark HughesTV series, 1 episode
2017Three GirlsBarristerTV mini-series, 1 episode
BroadchurchNick FoulkesTV series, 1 episode

References
  1. "Councillor Upsets Eastenders' Regulars". Bristol Evening Post. Financial Times. 2 December 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2009.
  2. "Cllr Simon Cook". Arts Council England. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  3. "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.
  4. "Made In Bristol – Hats off to Brunel". BBC Bristol. BBC. 7 July 2005. Retrieved 5 November 2008.
  5. "Clifton East Ward: Simon Timothy Cook - Deputy Leader of Lib Dems". Bristol City Council. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  6. Staff (9 May 2012). "Bristol Lib Dems elect Simon Cook as leader". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2012.


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