David Cook

British actor and writer (1940-2015)
Person human Q5232542
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David Cook

Summary

David Cook is a human[1]. He was born in Preston[2]. He was born on September 21, 1940[3]. He died on September 16, 2015[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], writer[6], actor[7], novelist[8], and broadcaster[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Preston[2], David Cook…
  • David Cook was born on September 21, 1940[3].
  • David Cook died on September 16, 2015[4].
  • David Cook held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • David Cook's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • David Cook worked as a writer[6].
  • David Cook worked as an actor[7].
  • David Cook's professions included novelist[8].
  • David Cook worked as a broadcaster[9].
  • David Cook worked as a television actor[12].
  • David Cook's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[13].
  • David Cook received the E. M. Forster Award[14].
  • David Cook received the Hawthornden Prize[15].
  • David Cook is recorded as male[16].
  • David Cook's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • David Cook's family name is recorded as Cook[18].
  • David Cook's given name is recorded as David[19].
  • David Cook's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Preston[2], David Cook… he was born on September 21, 1940[3].

Education

David Cook's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[5], writer[6], actor[7], novelist[8], broadcaster[9], and television actor[12].

Recognition

Awards received include E. M. Forster Award[14], a literary award[21], in United States[22], founded in 1972[23] and Hawthornden Prize[15], a literary award[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1919[26].

Death and Burial

David Cook died on September 16, 2015[4].

Why It Matters

David Cook ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was David Cook born?

Born in Preston[2], David Cook…

What did David Cook do for work?

David Cook worked as screenwriter[5], writer[6], actor[7], novelist[8], and broadcaster[9].

Where did David Cook go to school?

David Cook was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[13].

What awards did David Cook receive?

Honors received include E. M. Forster Award[14] and Hawthornden Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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