Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage
Joe Bor2022-07-21
Nothing is off limits
6.3
73 min
Rising to fame amid the 1980s alternative comedy boom, Ian Cognito was one of the UK's most popular comedians. His performances left audiences in hysterics - but behind the laughter was a troubled and often controversial figure. This is the story of the comedy scene that nurtured a comedic genius, and the real life of a man famed for his outlandish sense of humour.
Cast
| Name | Character | Team | |
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Ian Cognito | Self (archive) | Unowned |
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James Acaster | Self | Unowned |
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Ollie Barbieri | Self | Unowned |
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Will Barbieri | Self | Unowned |
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Karen Bayley | Self | Unowned |
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Mitch Benn | Self | Unowned |
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Andrew Bird | Self | Unowned |
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Geoff Boyz | Self | Unowned |
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Jo Brand | Self | Unowned |
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Ivor Dembina | Self | Unowned |
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Mick Ferry | Self | Unowned |
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Alan Francis | Self | Unowned |
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Dominic Frisby | Self | Unowned |
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Pat Gallagher | Self | Unowned |
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John Gordillo | Self | Unowned |
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Jeff Green | Self | Unowned |
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Ricky Grover | Self | Unowned |
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Toby Hadoke | Self | Unowned |
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Sally Anne Hayward | Self | Unowned |
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Will Hodgson | Self | Unowned |
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Shaparak Khorsandi | Self | Unowned |
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Nigel Klarfeld | Self | Unowned |
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Stewart Lee | Self | Unowned |
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Paddy Lennox | Self | Unowned |
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Matt Lucas | Self | Unowned |
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Bob Mills | Self | Unowned |
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Susan Murray | Self | Unowned |
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Ben Norris | Self | Unowned |
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Rob Riley | Self | Unowned |
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John Robins | Self | Unowned |
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Junior Simpson | Self | Unowned |
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Ian Stone | Self | Unowned |
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Sarah Woolett | Self | Unowned |