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Steve Coogan Biography

Steve Coogan - Comedian and awards host
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Steve Coogan is a highly entertaining and hilarious awards host and stand up act for any coporate gig.

In the Beginning

Steve was born and raised in Manchester where he trained as an actor at the Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre. Whilst studying he saw stand up as a way of obtaining an equity card. He was spotted by a television scout and offered a spot on 'FIRST EXPOSURE', this led to many television appearances including 'THE PRINCE'S GALA TRUST' for the Prince and Princess of Wales, 'STAND-UP', 'UP-FRONT', 'PARAMOUNT CITY', 'LONDON UNDERGROUND' and 'WORD IN YOUR EAR'. He was also a regular voice on 'SPITTING IMAGE' for several years.

Steve Coogan - Award Winning Comedian & Writer

In 1992 he won the Perrier Award for his show 'STEVE COOGAN IN CHARACTER WITH JOHN THOMPSON', at which he launched his character Paul Calf. Paul Calf became a regular on 'SATURDAY ZOO' on this show he introduced a new character Paul's sister Pauline Calf. He went on to write and perform in 'THE PAUL CALF VIDEO DIARIES' for which he won a BAFTA for his performance in Pauline Calf's video diary 'THREE FIGHTS, TWO WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL'.

Whilst working on radio his character Alan Partridge was created in 'ON THE HOUR' which transferred to television and became 'THE DAY TODAY', and from which came the show 'KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU', this was also transferred to television and received huge critical acclaim along with numerous awards.

In 1994 at the British Comedy Awards he won Top Male Comedy Performer, Top Comedy Personality and 'KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU' won Best New Television Comedy.

Steve went on to do a film 'RESURRECTED', several episodes of 'HARRY' and 'INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD' for Paramount in which he played a first world war soldier. He then did a series for BBC 2 'COOGAN'S RUN' playing lots of his different characters. From there he went on to play Mole in 'WIND IN THE WILLOWS', directed by Terry Jones.

He wrote and starred in a Christmas Special for BBC 2 'TONY FERRINO'S PHENOMENON' for which he received the Silver Rose of Montreux Award.

Steve appeared in a lead role in the film 'REVENGERS COMEDIES' and in a screen 1 film entitled 'THE FIX'.

Steve won two BAFTA'S for Best Comedy Series and Best Comedy Performance for his series 'I'M ALAN PARTRIDGE'.

He completed a successful sell out tour of the UK with his live show 'THE MAN WHO THINK'S HE'S IT', which won a South Bank Show Award and broke all box office records for a comedy show in London's West End.

Steve then took a couple of years out to write a film with his business partner Henry Normal. 'THE PAROLE OFFICER' was produced by Duncan Kenworthy and Andrew Macdonald and directed by John Duigan, it was also one of the top grossing British films of the year.

Baby Cow Production

Steve and Henry set up their own production company, Baby Cow Production and have produced a number of award winning programmes, 'Marion and Geoff', 'Human Remains', 'The Sketch Show', 'Dr Terrible's House of Horrible', 'A Small Summer Party', 'Up in Town' with Joanna Lumley and 'Cruise of the Gods' a TV film made for BBC 2.

April 2002 saw the release of '24 Hour Party People' a Revolution Film directed by Michael Winterbottom about Factory Records and the rise and fall of Tony Wilson played by Steve.

In Autumn 2002 he released a new series of 'I'M ALAN PARTRIDGE', which again received rave reviews. In 2003 Steve played Samuel Pepys in the BBC2 historical drama charting the famous diarist.

Steve then co-starred in Frank Coraci's 'AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS', as Phileas Fogg, with Jackie Chan as Passepartout. He was also was featured in a segment of Jim Jarmusch's film 'COFFEE & CIGARETTES' which debuted at the 2004 Venice film festival.

Steve completed his work in Michael Winterbottom's 'A COCK AND BULL STORY' in 2005 (previously titled Tristram Shandy), which was released in January 2006. During this year he also played the ambassador to the French Queen in filming Sofia Coppola's MARIE ANTOINETTE.

In April 2006 he shot NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, which Michael Barnathan is producing for 1492 Pictures and Fox. SAXONDALE Steve's new series went out on BBC2 of autumn this year.

In 2007, Steve performed in an episode of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM .

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Edinburgh Festival reveals comedy shortlist
23rd August 2007Formerly known as the Perriers stand-ups Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan and Zoe Lyons are up for the best newcomer prize.
Steve Coogan signed to play Eddie the Eagle
13th August 2007Steve Coogan has signed up to play Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards in a film of the British ski-jumper's life story. Eddie the Eagle achieved hero status by turning conventional aspirations on their head.
Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Alan Carr wins British Comedy Award
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
The Reading Comedy Festival gets underway weekend, with performances from Jimmy Carr & Rhod Gilbert
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
Triumphant night for 'Gavin and Stacey' at comedy awards
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
Third Time Lucky for Comedy Award Winner Russell Kane
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
Best Comedy Show nominations have been announced at The Fringe
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

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