Steve Coogan

Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer

English Middleton, North Manchester, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, comedian, screenwriter, producer
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth14/10/1965
Age60 years
BirthplaceMiddleton, North Manchester, England

Latest News about Steve Coogan

06/02/2025

Steve Coogan was spared a longer driving ban after a court considered the impact it would have on filming The Trip. He had been facing a six-month disqualification, but the final penalty was reduced to two months.

27/01/2025

Steve Coogan criticized Keir Starmer’s governing style in an interview, saying he was dismayed by what he saw as an overly broad, accommodating political approach. The comments were reported amid wider debate about Labour’s direction in government.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameStephen John Coogan

Career

Known ForAlan Partridge character
Notable Works
  • On the Hour (1991–1992)
  • The Day Today (1994)
  • The Parole Officer
  • 24 Hour Party People
  • What Maisie Knew
  • The Look of Love
  • Stan & Ollie (2018)
  • The Professor and the Madman (2019)
  • Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
  • Tropic Thunder
  • In the Loop
  • Hamlet 2
  • Our Idiot Brother
  • Ruby Sparks
  • Night at the Museum films
  • A Cock and Bull Story
  • The Trip
  • Philomena
  • Doubt (ABC pilot)
  • Happyish (Showtime)
Accolades
  • Six BAFTA Awards
  • Three British Comedy Awards
  • Nominations for two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award
  • Golden Globe nomination for Philomena
  • BAFTA nomination for Philomena
  • Two Academy Award nominations (Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture for Philomena)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began his career in the 1980s as a voice artist on the satirical puppet show Spitting Image
2. Provided voiceovers for television advertisements early in his career
3. Co-wrote and produced Philomena in addition to starring in it
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