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Derek Cooper(1925-2014)

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  • Actor
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Derek Cooper was born on 25 May 1925 in Fulham, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for A Taste of Britain (1973), Revolution Round the Corner (1964) and The Exceptional Child (1964). He was married to Janet Brace. He died on 19 April 2014.
BornMay 25, 1925
DiedApril 19, 2014(88)
BornMay 25, 1925
DiedApril 19, 2014(88)
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Known for

A Taste of Britain
TV Series
  • Writer
Revolution Round the Corner
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
  • 1964
The Exceptional Child (1964)
The Exceptional Child
  • Self - Narrator
  • 1964
Distilling Whisky Galore! (1991)
Distilling Whisky Galore!
6.0
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1991

Credits

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Writer

  • Distilling Whisky Galore! (1991)
    Distilling Whisky Galore!
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1991
  • A Taste of Britain
    TV Series
    • script
    • 1976
  • Revolution Round the Corner
    TV Mini Series
    • narrative script
    • 1964

Actor

  • Signpost
    TV Series
    • Commentary spoken by (voice)
    • 1965

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 25, 1925
    • Fulham, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 19, 2014
  • Spouse
    • Janet Brace1960 - 2010 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Presented "The Food Programme" on BBC Radio 4.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was honored at the Sony Awards in 2001 for his pioneering work with food.

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